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To celebrate America's 250th year of Independence, Albany and communities throughout Linn County are planning full days of family-friendly fun, live music, parades, and evening fireworks. Whether you're looking for a small-town breakfast, a riverside concert, or a lakeside fireworks show, you’ll find great options here in Albany and the surrounding Linn County area, including historic towns like Brownsville and Lebanon. 

The City of Albany, City of Millersburg, and Linn County are proud to present Albany's 4th of July Fireworks Show near the Linn County Fair & Expo and Timber Linn Park. The show starts at dusk, free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The fireworks will be visible for folks within a 3 to 5 mile radius, depending on weather conditions, trees, and buildings.

The East Albany Lions Club's 69th Annual Lumberjack Breakfast is a great way to kick off the Independence Day weekend in Albany. It is held at Timber Linn Memorial Park, 900 Price Rd. SE, from Thursday, July 2, through Sunday, July 5. Breakfast is served each day from 6–11 a.m. and includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, eggs, sausage, milk, and coffee. Admission is $12 for adults and $6 for children ages 11 and under. Each morning features a classic car show during breakfast hours, and a raffle drawing will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 5.  

Brownsville’s Fourth of July festivities begin with a community breakfast at Pioneer Park. Throughout the day, enjoy family-friendly activities that highlight the town’s welcoming spirit. The evening wraps up with a fireworks display presented and supported by Connect Linn County and the Brownsville Rural Fire District.

Fireworks will light up the sky over Cheadle Lake Park in Lebanon on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at 10 p.m. To celebrate 250 years of America, the fireworks display will be joined by a high-energy live concert orchestrated by The Oaks of Lebanon. Lebanon’s Fourth of July Celebration organizes the fireworks display, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. This year, a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer's Association, supporting research, awareness, and families impacted by Alzheimer's.

Celebrate the 4th of July aboard the Santiam Excursion Trains’ Star Spangled Banner Ride. Departing from Lebanon, this special holiday ride takes guests to a private meadow near Cheadle Lake for a scenic view of the city’s fireworks display. It’s a unique and family-friendly way to enjoy the festivities away from the crowds. Find departure times, tickets, and more details on their website. 

Harrisburg celebrates Independence Day with a flag-raising ceremony at the Harrisburg Area Museum at 8 a.m., followed by another at the Riverfront Gazebo at 10 a.m. The day includes live music, food, and fun, ending with a vibrant fireworks show along the riverfront. The celebration is organized by the Harrisburg Community Fourth of July Association (HC4JA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All fireworks and activities are funded entirely through donations from generous individuals and local businesses. 

Mill City’s Independence Day festivities take place at Kimmel Park and begin with a Lions Club breakfast at SHS Commons and the Rick Posekany Memorial Run/Walk at SW Evergreen Street. A grand parade, live music, vendors, and tournaments fill the day with small-town celebration. The evening concludes with a fireworks display at Kimmel Park. The event is organized by the Mill City Fourth of July Committee, a dedicated group of community volunteers who meet throughout the year to coordinate and support the celebration.

With each town offering its own take on Independence Day, visitors to the Albany area can enjoy a variety of celebrations filled with history, music, local food, and community pride. Whether you're spending the day in Brownsville, Harrisburg, Lebanon, or Mill City, you're sure to find a warm welcome and a reason to celebrate.