Once again, hundreds of fireworks fans will flock to Sandy High School for the biggest public fireworks show in the Mt. Hood area. The Independence Day celebration starts at dusk on the Fourth.

Families will arrive early with lawn chairs to get the best view from the football field. Then the fun begins just after sunset, 9:02 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, as rockets of red glare shoot into the night.

The weather forecast calls for temperatures in the high 70s and mostly clear skies. So nighttime should provide the perfect setting for a picnic under a spectacular fireworks display.

Fireworks, launched by Sandy Firefighters, are expected to light up the night for 20-30 minutes, Sandy Parks And Recreation Events Coordinator Carol Cohen said.

Cohen, who’s been going to the fireworks show at Sandy High for more than 20 years, said longtime sponsor Clackamas County Bank and the City Of Sandy are partners in supporting the event again this year.
A portion of Bell Street will be closed prior to the fireworks display, and will remain closed for about 10 minutes after the show. Drivers leaving the parking areas may experience long delays due to traffic congestion.
Those who live on The Sandy Bluff or other neighborhood with a good viewpoint may choose to watch the show from home, avoiding the crowd.

Parking is limited at Sandy High School, 37400 Bell St. For a map of available parking space or more info, see the City Of Sandy website at the QR code or https://www.ci.sandy.or.us/parks-rec/page/4th-july-fireworks-dusk.