Mark 250 years of American Independence and 75 years of Battle Ground’s founding at the 4th Annual BGJuly3 event! Join us on July 3rd, 2026 at Maddox Industrial Transformer in Battle Ground for a fun, family-friendly evening honoring this historic milestone with your friends and neighbors. And fireworks!
New this year:
Extended Hours! This year’s event will be two hours longer, giving you even more time to enjoy the activities and celebrate with friends and neighbors!
The Little Patriots Zone! We’ve created a special area just for our youngest guests. Children ages 5 and under can now enjoy the Little Patriots Zone featuring bounce houses, hands-on crafts, and fun activities designed just for little ones, along with seating nearby so parents can relax while their children play.
Meet the Founding Fathers! Keep an eye out for Ben, George, and Thomas as they wander throughout the event! These historic figures will be available for fun photo opportunities and will also take the main stage to share a bit about themselves and the important roles they played in our nation’s history.
Two more parking exits! We’ve added two additional exit routes from the parking field at the end of the event, helping you get home safely and more quickly!
All the other activities you’ve enjoyed in previous years will be back as well!
Bounce Houses- With separate bounce zones for different age groups, everyone can jump, play, and have fun in a safe, age-appropriate environment.
Carnival Games - Step right up and test your strength and skill with classic carnival games for all ages. Kids can win fun prizes and enjoy friendly competition all evening!
Meet our local heroes! Stop by to chat with first responders, explore their emergency vehicles, and learn more about the important work they do in our community.
Kids Crafts - Stop by the craft tents to choose from a range of fun, age-appropriate projects—then show off your masterpiece during the parade!
Kids Parade - Designed for children 10 and under, this festive parade invites kids to decorate their tricycles, wagons, big wheels, or scooters. Bring a decorated ride or stop by our Vehicle Decorating Tent before marching down Commerce Avenue in classic parade style. Grand prize for the best decorated vehicle!
Face-painting - From stars and stripes to fireworks, balloons, and fun patriotic designs, our talented face painters will help everyone get into the red, white, and blue spirit!
Balloon art - Watch as colorful balloons are transformed into hats, animals, swords, and festive creations everyone will love!
FOOD:
FREE hot dogs!
FREE water & soda!
FREE cotton candy!
Food trucks onsite!
A tasty selection of food trucks will be on-site, offering a variety of meals and treats available for purchase throughout the evening.
FIREWORKS: Professional fireworks show beginning at 9:45pm.
FAQS:
Are pets allowed?
No (except for service animals).
Is there disabled parking?
Yes! Please see parking map for designated spaces. Parking Map
Is alcohol permitted?
No.
Can we bring our own food?
Yes! Feel free to bring your own food, snacks and beverages - again, no alcohol please as this is a family-friendly event.
Can we bring chairs?
Yes! Feel free to bring your lawn chairs and blankets.
Where should I park?
Please see the event map for parking lots, entrances and exits. We’ll have a dedicated parking crew to help you get in and out of our lots quickly and smoothly!
Are there restrooms?
Yes, and plenty of them!
Do I need a ticket or reservation?
No, the event is open to all. Come and enjoy!
Can we use bicycles in the parade or during the event?
No, due to crowd sizes please leave the bicycles at home.
Why are you holding this event?
We love our country! We love Battle Ground! We love our community! And we want to celebrate with you!
