It's been quite a few years, but the feeling of patriotism is back in Forest Grove for 2012 as the Forest Grove Firefighter's Association is a proud sponsor of the return of an Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Show. This family friendly event will be held on Wednesday July 4th on the fields at Tom McCall Upper Elementary School (1341 Pacific Avenue), and admission is free.
Live music from Forest Grove resident Josh Smith will kick off the celebration at 8:30 pm. Josh is a former firefighter from Gaston who joined the United States Army in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. He served in combat during the war in Iraq and was honorably discharged from the Army in 2009. Recently Josh took first place in the Portland Singer/Songwriter Showcase, his debut album titled "Honey Badger" is available on iTunes.
Once the sky turns dark at 10:00 pm the fireworks show will begin. Local business owner, and licensed pyrotechnician, Chris Sutton will awe the crowd with a fireworks display worthy of the birthday of the greatest nation on Planet Earth. We encourage those living close by to walk to the show, but parking is available at the Tom McCall campus parking lots which are located at 1255 and 1341 Pacific Avenue. There will be excellent viewing from the fields north of Tom McCall East and Tom McCall West so bring a blanket to lay out on the grass and enjoy the show.
This is a family friendly event that is being held on the grounds of the Forest Grove Public School District - no alcohol, tobacco, or personal fireworks are permitted on Forest Grove School District property.
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