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Vancouver Celebrates America's 250th Birthday With Free Daylong Festival At Fort Vancouver (Photo) - 06/30/26

Vancouver, Wash. – The City of Vancouver, The Historic Trust and the National Park Service invite the community to celebrate America's 250th birthday with a full day of free family-friendly festivities at the historic Fort Vancouver Parade Grounds on Friday, July 3.

 

Vancouver Celebrates America 250 will transform the Fort Vancouver Parade Grounds into a community gathering featuring live entertainment, hands-on activities, local history, food vendors and an outdoor movie under the stars. The free event runs from noon to 11 p.m. and is open to all ages. 

 

Highlights include a welcome from the mayor, a blessing from Colville-Lakes Tribal Member, live performances throughout the afternoon, a community pet costume contest, historic weapons demonstrations, family games and roaming entertainment. The celebration concludes with a free outdoor screening of the beloved film A League of Their Own (PG) beginning at 9:15 p.m. 

 

Visitors can also explore the rich history of Fort Vancouver through free admission to Fort Vancouver National Historic Site facilities from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., guided tours of the historic Marshall House and demonstrations presented by the Fort Vancouver Historic Weapons Program. 

 

Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs for the evening movie and spend the day enjoying one of the Pacific Northwest's most historic settings. 

 

Vancouver Celebrates America 250 
Friday, July 3, 2026 
Noon to 11 p.m. 
Fort Vancouver Parade Grounds 
1501 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver 

 

Admission is free. 

 

The celebration is presented in partnership with Washington State America 250 by The Historic Trust, National Park Service, City of Vancouver and Xfinity. Additional support is provided by Port of Vancouver USA, Riverview Bank, Waste Connections, The Columbian and Thompson Metal Fab. The outdoor movie is presented by Kaiser Permanente. 

 

For event information and a complete schedule, visit www.cityofvancouver.us/America-250.  

 

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Attached Media Files: Grant House on Officers Row with flags.,

Vancouver Celebrates America's 250th Birthday With Free Daylong Festival At Fort Vancouver (Photo) - 06/30/26

Vancouver, Wash. – The City of Vancouver, The Historic Trust and the National Park Service invite the community to celebrate America's 250th birthday with a full day of free family-friendly festivities at the historic Fort Vancouver Parade Grounds on Friday, July 3.

 

Vancouver Celebrates America 250 will transform the Fort Vancouver Parade Grounds into a community gathering featuring live entertainment, hands-on activities, local history, food vendors and an outdoor movie under the stars. The free event runs from noon to 11 p.m. and is open to all ages. 

 

Highlights include a welcome from the mayor, a blessing from Colville-Lakes Tribal Member, live performances throughout the afternoon, a community pet costume contest, historic weapons demonstrations, family games and roaming entertainment. The celebration concludes with a free outdoor screening of the beloved film A League of Their Own (PG) beginning at 9:15 p.m. 

 

Visitors can also explore the rich history of Fort Vancouver through free admission to Fort Vancouver National Historic Site facilities from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., guided tours of the historic Marshall House and demonstrations presented by the Fort Vancouver Historic Weapons Program. 

 

Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs for the evening movie and spend the day enjoying one of the Pacific Northwest's most historic settings. 

 

Vancouver Celebrates America 250 
Friday, July 3, 2026 
Noon to 11 p.m. 
Fort Vancouver Parade Grounds 
1501 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver 

 

Admission is free. 

 

The celebration is presented in partnership with Washington State America 250 by The Historic Trust, National Park Service, City of Vancouver and Xfinity. Additional support is provided by Port of Vancouver USA, Riverview Bank, Waste Connections, The Columbian and Thompson Metal Fab. The outdoor movie is presented by Kaiser Permanente. 

 

For event information and a complete schedule, visit www.cityofvancouver.us/America-250.  

 

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Attached Media Files: Grant House on Officers Row with flags.,