ICYMI: The KTVZ 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular
BEND / REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In case you missed it, you can watch the entire KTVZ 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular above. Happy Independence Day!
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America 250: Pilot Butte Closed for Bend’s 4th of July Fireworks Show
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pilot Butte is being prepared for Bend’s annual 4th of July fireworks show. It will feature more than 1,000 shells and a massive 12-inch finale shell creating a 1,200-foot diameter explosion. The display is scheduled for Saturday at 10 p.m. and is expected to last about 20 minutes. Extensive safety measures
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America 250: Redmond VFW to Host Free BBQ Following Redmond 4th of July Parade
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, July 4th, following the Redmond 4th of July parade, the Redmond Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) will host a free BBQ lunch for veterans and their families, everyone is welcome to attend. The event was made possible thanks to generous sponsors, including McDonald’s, Walmart, and more. Join in on
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America 250: Redmond to Unveil Public Art Instillation Honoring America’s Independence
REDMOND, ORE. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Commission for Art in Public Places will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil its latest public art installation on Friday, July 3, at 5:45 p.m. The ceremony, located at the southwest corner of Centennial Park in Redmond, is an integral part of the city’s 250 Community Block Party.
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America 250: Sisters and La Pine mark America’s Independence with local 4th of July Celebrations
LA PINE/SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, communities across Central Oregon are preparing to celebrate with events that highlight both patriotism and local connection. In Sisters, preparations are underway for the annual Sisters 4th Fest, a free, family-friendly event at Village Green Park on July 4. The half-day celebration,
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America 250: Central Oregon Communities Plan Full Slate of Activities for Independence Day
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon is preparing for a busy Fourth of July weekend as Bend and Redmond join celebrations marking America’s 250th birthday with parades, live music, family activities and fireworks. In Bend, the festivities kick off the morning of July 4 and stretch into the evening, with a slate of events that
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America 250: The Declaration of Independence – Recited by Lee Anderson
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — To honor the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding, KTVZ’s Lee Anderson recited the Declaration of Independence, paying tribute to the enduring principles of liberty, equality, and self-government that have shaped the United States since its birth in 1776. From the National Archives:Note: The following text is a transcription of the
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Redmond Celebrates America’s 250th with Community Block Party
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond will host the Redmond 250 Community Block Party on July 3 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Centennial Park. The event will feature two Blue Ribbon contests and celebrates America’s 250th anniversary. Community members are invited to participate in a Blue Ribbon Pie Baking Contest and
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Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Show to Air LIVE on NBC and Telemundo
NEW YORK (KTVZ / NBC) — The 50th “Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks” special, America’s largest Independence Day celebration, will illuminate the skies and air live at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC and Telemundo. This year’s event expands its pyrotechnic display across the Brooklyn Bridge, the lower East River and the lower Hudson River, honoring
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For the second year in a row, KTVZ News is bringing Central Oregon’s Independence Day celebration straight to you — LIVE — from around Central Oregon. This year’s special broadcast is part of the nationwide America250 commemoration, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States and honoring the people, history and
Continue Reading Gathering in Gratitude: Central Oregon Celebrates 250 Years of America
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From Warm Springs to La Pine, from Burns to the peaks of the Cascade Mountains, communities across Central Oregon are invited to come together this Independence Day to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Whether you’re gathering along a parade route, enjoying a hometown festival, honoring veterans, or
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