Independence Day activities

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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - While Celebrating America this Independence Day weekend there is no shortage of events, parades, and miscellaneous things to do. Here is a list of what we have been able to find for this weekend.

EDITORS NOTE: With all the activities going on, this list may be incomplete. If you know of an event related to Independence Day event happening between July 1-4, please email us the details at news@klamathfallsnews.org.

Friday, July 1

  • 6:00 PM: Ron “Gabby” Friend - Bike Night, Show and Shine
    American Legion Post 8, Combat Veteran Motorcycle Association, Klamath Falls

  • 7:00 PM: Cinema & Swim
    Ella Redkey Pool, Klamath Falls

Saturday, July 2

  • 9:00 AM: Klamath Falls Farmers Market
    Central Square, Downtown Klamath Falls

  • 9:00 AM: Historic Trolley Tour
    Klamath County Museum

  • 10:00 AM: Motorcycle Poker Run
    Disabled American Veterans, Klamath Falls

  • 7:00 PM: Summer Roller Jam
    Bill Collier Community Ice Arena

  • DUSK: Movie in the Park - The Sandlot
    Malin Community Park

Sunday, July 3

  • 10:00 AM: Church in the Park & BBQ
    Malin Community Park

Monday, July 4

  • 8:00 AM: Car Show
    Malin Community Park

  • 10:00 AM: Chiloquin 4th of July Parade
    Chiloquin, Oregon

  • 10:00 AM: Independence Day Parade
    Downtown Klamath Falls - Main Street from Spring to Veterans Park

  • 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM: Fort Klamath Museum (Visitation Hours)
    Highway 62, Fort Klamath, Oregon

  • 11:00 AM: Community Band Concert
    Veterans Park, Klamath Falls

  • 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Baldwin Hotel Museum (Visitation Hours)
    31 Main Street, Klamath Falls

  • 1:00 PM Cornhole Tournament
    Malin Community Park

  • 4:00 PM: Klamath Falls Freedom Celebration Series
    Klamath County Fairgrounds

  • 5:00 PM: Live Music & BBQ
    Lake of the Woods

  • DUSK: Fireworks
    Lake of the Woods

  • 10:00 PM: Freedom Fireworks
    Klamath County Fairgrounds

173rd Fighter Wing flyover schedule

The 173rd Fighter Wing out of Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Ore. will conduct Independence Day flyovers for ceremonies at locations throughout Oregon.

F-15 Eagle fighter jets are scheduled to conduct flyovers at the following community locations at, or around, the designated times on Monday, July 4.  

  • 10:00 a.m. Downtown Klamath Falls, Klamath Falls, Ore.

  • 10:20 a.m. Downtown Ashland, Ashland, Ore.

  • 10:30 a.m. Central Point 4th of July Freedom Festival, Central Point, Ore.

  • 11:00 a.m. Creswell 4th of July Parade, Creswell, Ore.

  • 11:30 a.m. Eagle Point 4th of July Parade, Eagle Point, Ore.

  • 12:00 p.m. Lake of the Woods Resort, Lake of the Woods, Ore.

All passes will be approximately 1,000 feet above ground level and about 400 mph airspeed. Flights could be canceled or times changed due to inclement weather or operational contingencies.

The Oregon Air National Guard has been an integral part of the nation's air defense since 1941.  The 173rd FW is home to the sole F-15C pilot training facility for the United States Air Force.