Here’s a look at Independence Day events along the North Oregon Coast, from Astoria to Gleneden Beach:

Cannon Beach

The Cannon Beach July 4th Parade starts at 1216 S. Hemlock. Registration for the parade starts there at 9 a.m. The parade itself starts at 11 a.m. and moves north on Hemlock.

The Tolovana Arts Colony will host a free concert of the North Coast Symphonic Band, conducted by David Becker, at 3 p.m. in the Cannon Beach City Park on N Spruce Street.

The Cannon Beach Library will also kick off its annual book sale on the holiday, with thousands of books for sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. People are advised to show up for the book sale early, as there can often be lines of around 100 people before they open.

The Cannon Beach Chapter FB, P.E.O Sisterhood, a philanthropic educational organization whose purpose is to assist women in reaching their educational goals will sell strawberry shortcake on the porch of the Cannon Beach branch of U.S. Bank starting at 10 a.m. (before the parade) until they have sold all their shortcake. Since its organization in 1985, the Cannon Beach chapter has awarded more than $54,000 in scholarships.

Astoria

Fort George Brewery’s annual “Liberate the Ales” Party with barbecue, live music and a beer garden begins at 2 p.m. July 4.

Astoria’s Riverwalk Twilight Parade begins at 8 p.m. July 4, walking from the Sunset Empire Transit Center to the Columbia Maritime Museum at 1792 Marine Dr. Come in costume. Kids, dogs, bikes, trikes and strollers are welcome. For more information, contact Blaire at 503-791-7940 or visit the Astoria Downtown Historic District Association on Facebook.

  A fireworks display along the Astoria Riverwalk starts at dusk.

Warrenton

  The Warrenton Volunteer Firefighters Association will hold its annual fundraiser, a community barbecue, from noon to 2 p.m. July 4 at the fire station, 225 S. Main Ave. Hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks are available.

The town’s Old Fashioned Parade begins at 3 p.m. at the Post Office and makes its way along Main Avenue. Parade check-in is from 12:15-2:15 p.m. at Warrenton Grade School. Expect more than 100 entries.

After the parade, head to Robinson Community Park behind City Hall for a picnic and family games, sponsored by local churches.

Gearhart

Gearhart’s Fourth of July Parade begins at 11 a.m. July 4 at McMenamin’s Gearhart Hotel. It heads south down Marion Avenue, turns on Pacific Way, and ends at the Gearhart Fire Station for a community hog dog feed.

Seaside

  The Oregon Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps marching band will give a free concert at 7 p.m. July 3 at Broadway Field in Seaside.

  On July 4, the town’s parade assembles along Necanicum Drive at 9:30 a.m. The parade begins at 11 a.m. and winds its way to 12th Avenue to Holladay Drive, to Broadway, to Columbia, to First Avenue, and back to Necanicum Drive. Stick around from noon to 4 p.m. for the Old Fashioned Social at the Seaside Museum and Historical Society, located at 570 Necanicum Drive. The Oregon Crusaders will give another performance at 2 p.m. Fireworks will be set from the beach at 10 p.m.

Help make sure the beach stays beautiful after the Fourth during the Treasure the Beach Clean-up from 8-11 a.m. July 5.

Manzanita

Manzanita’s Independence Day Celebration begins with a pancake breakfast from 8-11 a.m. at the former fire hall. A fundraiser for the Neah-Kah-Nie High School athletic department, the menu includes pancakes, ham, juice or milk, and coffee. Adults are $6 and children under 12 are $4.

Manzanitas annual parade gets underway at 1 p.m. Registration continues on the day of the parade, from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., at the Underhill Plaza on Manzanita Avenue. Ribbons will be awarded in a variety of categories. Entries must be in place by noon to be eligible for judging.

The community’s Emergency Volunteer Corps will have a cookout from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kamali Sotheby realty parking lot on Fifth Street and Laneda.

The city-sanctioned fireworks display starts at approximately 10 p.m. on the beach at Manzanita. The show lasts about 20 minutes.

Nehalem

Nehalem Bay Winery, 34965 Hwy 53, is celebrating Independence Day from 1-5 p.m. July 4 with live music from the band Seymour, beer, food and (of course) wine. There’s also free hot dogs. For more info, visit nehalembaywinery.com.

Rockaway Beach

This beach town’s renowned Old Fashioned 4th of July Parade kicks off at 11 a.m. July 4 and makes its way down the main drag, Hwy. 101. This year’s parade theme is “Sing About Freedom.” The community was featured in Coastal Living Magazine as the No. 8 top spot to celebrate the Fourth, and for good reason. After the parade, check out the Sixth Annual Wiener Dog Races at 1 p.m. at city park. Call 503-355-8108 for more info.

Fireworks will be set from the beach at dusk. The Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad is offering a special fireworks excursion that leaves from Garibaldi at 8:30 p.m. and arrives in Rockaway in time for the big bang. Visit ocsr.net/fireworks.html for more info.

Tillamook

The Blue Heron French Cheese Company, 2001 Blue Heron Dr.. will hold an Independence Day celebration starting at 5 p.m. July 4 with barbecue and live music from The Exiles. Local rock n roll band H.A.L. will hit the Blue Heron stage at 7:30 p.m. Family-friendly attractions include bouncy houses and inflatable toys, face-painting and art displays. Fireworks begin at dusk. Guests are invited to pack their lawn chairs. The event is free to the public, but there’s a $5 parking fee per vehicle and $5 per person fee for barbecue. For more info, call 800-275-0639 or visit blueheronoregon.com.

Cloverdale and Pacific City

Start your Independence Day celebration early in Cloverdale, and catch the Clover’s Day Festival and parade. The parade (believed to be the only one led by a cow) begins at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 30, and winds its way through downtown Cloverdale. (Watch for traffic when one lane of Hwy. 101 is closed.) Stick around for live music by Countryfied, a country rock-based variety band.

Festivities continue in Pacific City, where fireworks will be set at dusk on Saturday, June 30 at the beach near Pacific Avenue and the Bob Straub Wayside. For more information, call 503-392-4340.

Lincoln City

Celebrate the holiday with the music our Founding Fathers enjoyed. The Portland Baroque Orchestra presents Bachs Goldberg Variations on Strings at 7:30 p.m. July 3 at the Lincoln City Cultural Center. Admission is $29 for reserved seats, or $20 for general admission at door.

Lincoln City will celebrate with fireworks at dusk July 4 on Siletz Bay.

Gleneden Beach

Gleneden Beach, five miles south of Lincoln City, offers crafts, fireworks and a parade for the holiday. The July 4th pancake breakfast will be from 8-11 a.m. at the Gleneden Beach Community Center, 110 Azalea. Stay in town for the Annual 4th of July Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m at Eden Hall on Gleneden Beach Loop.

The 18th Annual Independence Day parade begins at 1 p.m. along Gleneden Beach Loop. Parking in the Gleneden Beach area will be limited, and parade goers are encouraged to park at the Salishan Marketplace and catch the shuttle to the parade route. The shuttle will run from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 2 to 3 p.m. for the return trip. For more info, visit glenedenbeach.org.