With one of the largest celebrations on the North Coast, Rockaway Beach is the place to be on July 4. Starting with the Independence Parade – this year’s theme is “Small Town America” at 11 a.m., the day’s festivities include a bake sale, the “Weiner National” dachshund races, and a flyover by the National Guard. When it gets dark, around 10 p.m., head to the Rockaway Beach Wayside or near by beaches for a spectacular fireworks display to cap the holiday fun.
F-15 Flyover confirmed for 10:20 am
11 AM – Annual 4th of July Parade
Location: Highway 101 Between N 3rd Ave and S 3rd Ave
1 PM – 15th Annual Firecracker Wiener Nationals (Registration begins at 12)
Location: Phyllis Baker City Park – 341 N Falcon St/346 Coral Ave
1:45 PM – Lion’s Club treasure hunt/races
Location: beach behind St. Mary’s Catholic Church – 275 S Pacific St
3PM – Live Music begins at the Chamber Caboose
10 PM (dusk) – Fireworks Show by Western Display Fireworks
Location: Wayside (Rockaway Beach City Center)
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ALL DAY at the Wayside: Fire Department/CERT booth, Rockaway Chamber Firework Sales and Information Caboose, various vendors and hot dog sales by the Lions Club.
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Official SOLVE beach clean up – organized by the Rockaway Beach Chamber – registration on the SOLVE website
Check-in location: Wayside (Rockaway Beach Chamber Caboose)
