July Fourth in Lincoln City

Stars, Stripes and Wildlife | July 4, 2026

Festivities start at noon in the Taft District of Lincoln City with live music, a food truck, a beer garden, fun giveaways, and local partners on hand to share knowledge about Siletz Bay wildlife and the natural surroundings of the bay, beach and ocean.

Live Music Schedule
Join us for this year's lineup of live music at the Taft Pavilion (west end of SW 51st Street). The music starts at 12:00 PM and continues throughout the afternoon, ending at 5:00 PM. Family friendly and it's FREE.

Event music and band details coming soon.

4th of July Parking and Shuttle Service

Parking is permitted in the public parking areas throughout Lincoln City's Taft District. Event parking at Taft High School will be open at 11:00 AM. A shuttle service will make rounds from Taft High School to the event site until 6:00 PM. Note that this area of Lincoln City becomes very busy during this holiday weekend—please be patient, exercise caution, and plan ahead!

After the conclusion of Stars, Stripes and Wildlife, make your way north up the hill in Nelscott for a clear view of the fireworks display over Devils Lake.

Fireworks are Prohibited in Lincoln City

The sale, offer for sale, possession, and use of fireworks is prohibited everywhere within the city of Lincoln City—including all private and public property (such as beaches, streets, and parks). Violators will be fined and/or prosecuted for lighting any firework here. This includes sparklers and novelty devices.

Find further information detailing Lincoln City's firework regulations here.

Pack it In, Pack it Out

After a fun day with friends and family on the sand, help keep Lincoln City beaches clean by removing all trash and packing out everything you brought in. Extra trash receptacles will be on SW 51st Street for all disposal needs.

Trash for Treasures
Bring a trash bag to pick up any trash or debris found along the beach. Send Explore Lincoln City a photo of your collection of trash and be eligible to win a handmade glass float as part of the Trash for Treasures program.

Beach Clean Ups
Look out for beach cleanups throughout town on July 5, following July 4 celebrations. Check online at Lincoln City Parks and Recreation, the City of Lincoln City, and SOLVE for details on organized cleanup events.

What's New?

Last year, Lincoln City held the first drone show on the Oregon Coast instead of fireworks over Siletz Bay. The change was in response to growing community concerns about environmental and wildlife impacts at this sensitive site, which is located within 1000 feet of the Siletz Bay Wildlife Refuge. Public safety, fire risk, and impact on pets and veterans of war were factors, too.

This year, Lincoln City decided to move all nighttime celebrations away from this sensitive ecological site. The City of Lincoln City will be holding a professional firework display over Devils Lake the night of July 4th.

Explore Lincoln City will host Stars, Stripes and Wildlife in the Taft District near Siletz Bay to raise awareness around this unique ecological area and the reasons to protect it and the wildlife that lives here. With music, food, fun and wildlife education, we introduce this new way to celebrate the holiday in a favorite location that is friendlier to wildlife, pets, and military veterans.

Why Were Fireworks Moved Away From Siletz Bay?

Salishan Spit—the traditional firework launch site—is a highly sensitive area governed by Oregon Parks and Recreation District and very near the Siletz Bay Wildlife Refuge. Many concerns have been raised about the site, which is home to many species of wildlife, including a resident harbor seal population and many nesting birds, including the Federally protected Western Snowy Plover.

Fireworks impact air quality, waterways, soil, human health, and of course, wildlife.

Additionally, the Salishan Spit is particularly vulnerable to erosion, which is exacerbated by the heavy equipment necessary to produce a fireworks show.

Moving fireworks away from this sensitive area is better for Siletz Bay, Salishan Spit, Siletz Bay Wildlife Refuge, Pacific Ocean, Taft Beach and all species that call this area home.