2018 4TH OF JULY
VOLUNTEERS & DONATIONS
The BIGGEST annual Oak Hills event is only possible through support from volunteers and donations. Please consider making a contribution today.
Our biggest Oak Hills event of the year!
This year’s theme: BEACH PARTY, reflects the fun-in-the-sun holiday events and celebrations.
FUN RUN/WALK
Start your 4th of July with this fun and free event! Check-in begins at 7:30am at Oak Hills Drive and 153rd. All are welcome!
KIDS BIKE PARADE
An Oak Hills tradition that is fun for all ages of bike riders! Bike decorating begins at 10:30am at the outdoor basketball court at the Rec and the parade begins at noon.
PARADE FLOATS & ANNUAL PARADE
Plan your float with family friends and neighbors! THEME: BEACH PARTY!!! Boom boxes and live music ok! Dancing and costumes, (almost) anything goes. Let’s have a big beach party! Parade check-in begins at 11:30 a.m.
The parade route starts at Oak Hills Elementary, heads north on Forest Avenue, west on Perimeter, and returns to the school via Norwich. All are welcome to line the streets and enjoy the parade!
FIREWORKS DROP ZONE
As always respect the Drop Zone and other rules and expectations especially due to the expanding participation by non-residents. Please help us to protect our property by following the rules and enforcing those rules with your party guests as well as strangers you see in the neighborhood. One specific place in which we need help is to protect the drop zone before and after the show. If you would be willing to hold a flashlight at the boundary of the drop zone during the exit after the show please contact Linda Kitchin (linda@kitchinonline.com).
DONATIONS
We thank you in advance for donations to the 4th of July. Donations may be made online or in-person at the Rec or any donation collection locations at the neighborhood entrances. Please instruct all people invited to your party that donations are the only way we can afford to put on this wonderful show and encourage them to joyfully donate at the gates coming into the neighborhood. If your party starts before 7 p.m., please consider making your homeowner donation larger to consider the number of your guests!
Start your 4th of July with this fun and free event! Check-in begins at 7:30am at Oak Hills Drive and 153rd. All are welcome!
KIDS BIKE PARADE
An Oak Hills tradition that is fun for all ages of bike riders! Bike decorating begins at 10:30am at the outdoor basketball court at the Rec and the parade begins at noon.
PARADE FLOATS & ANNUAL PARADE
Plan your float with family friends and neighbors! THEME: BEACH PARTY!!! Boom boxes and live music ok! Dancing and costumes, (almost) anything goes. Let’s have a big beach party! Parade check-in begins at 11:30 a.m.
The parade route starts at Oak Hills Elementary, heads north on Forest Avenue, west on Perimeter, and returns to the school via Norwich. All are welcome to line the streets and enjoy the parade!
FIREWORKS DROP ZONE
As always respect the Drop Zone and other rules and expectations especially due to the expanding participation by non-residents. Please help us to protect our property by following the rules and enforcing those rules with your party guests as well as strangers you see in the neighborhood. One specific place in which we need help is to protect the drop zone before and after the show. If you would be willing to hold a flashlight at the boundary of the drop zone during the exit after the show please contact Linda Kitchin (linda@kitchinonline.com).
DONATIONS
We thank you in advance for donations to the 4th of July. Donations may be made online or in-person at the Rec or any donation collection locations at the neighborhood entrances. Please instruct all people invited to your party that donations are the only way we can afford to put on this wonderful show and encourage them to joyfully donate at the gates coming into the neighborhood. If your party starts before 7 p.m., please consider making your homeowner donation larger to consider the number of your guests!
Schedule of Events
7:30 a.m. |
FUN RUN/WALK: check-in |
at Oak Hills Drive, near 153rd |
8 a.m. |
FUN RUN/WALK: start |
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8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. |
FREE Breakfast |
Recreation Center |
10:30 a.m. |
KIDS' BIKE PARADE: bike decorating |
Recreation Center outdoor basketball court |
11:30 a.m. |
PARADE: check-in |
Oak Hills Elementary |
12 p.m. |
KIDS' BIKE PARADE: start |
Oak Hills Elementary |
12:20 p.m. |
Flag Ceremony, National Anthem |
Oak Hills Elementary |
12:30 p.m. |
PARADE: start |
Route: from Oak Hills Elementary (OHE), north on Forest Ave, west on Perimeter, returning to OHE via Norwich. |
1 p.m. - 4 p.m. |
SPECIAL EVENTS 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
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Recreation Center |
4 p.m. |
Pool Closed |
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6:30 p.m. |
FOOD CARTS OPEN Voodoo Donuts Little Boba Truck Kona Ice Home Plate Sliders Smoke-a-Luscious |
Recreation Center |
10 p.m. |
FIREWORKS DISPLAY |
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9 a.m., July 5 |
Community Field Clean-Up |
Greenspace fields near tennis courts. |
OAK HILLS welcomes the MUDTOWN STOMPERS, performing live at the Rec at 1:30 p.m.
A mix of dixieland jazz with a name inspired by Portland's rainy (and muddy) seasons, the Mudtown Stompers includes musicians from around the greater Portland area, including Oak Hills! Founded in 2008, the band has performed at the Portland Farmers Market, Portland Sunday Parkways, small venues, and private parties. Come enjoy music and dancing to celebrate the 4th of July holiday!
A mix of dixieland jazz with a name inspired by Portland's rainy (and muddy) seasons, the Mudtown Stompers includes musicians from around the greater Portland area, including Oak Hills! Founded in 2008, the band has performed at the Portland Farmers Market, Portland Sunday Parkways, small venues, and private parties. Come enjoy music and dancing to celebrate the 4th of July holiday!
5TH OF JULY COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP
This growing tradition in fun, donuts are provides, and KIDS ARE WELCOME and encouraged to serve their community. Meet at the field at 9 a.m. on July 5th. Bring rakes, gloves, and garbage bags. Blowers or mowers with bags are also welcome.
This growing tradition in fun, donuts are provides, and KIDS ARE WELCOME and encouraged to serve their community. Meet at the field at 9 a.m. on July 5th. Bring rakes, gloves, and garbage bags. Blowers or mowers with bags are also welcome.
Oak Hills Homeowners Association, Washington County, Oregon