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Fourth of July events planned for 250th celebrations

Break out the red, white and blue for July 4 and

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The Ridgefield Fourth of July Parade is a Clark County tradition. (Photos by Taylor Balkom/The Columbian files)

The Ridgefield Fourth of July Parade is a Clark County tradition. (Photos by Taylor Balkom/The Columbian files)

A participant in last year’s Fourth of July parade in Ridgefield sprays bystanders with hundreds of bubbles. (Photos by Taylor Balkom/The Columbian files)

A participant in last year’s Fourth of July parade in Ridgefield sprays bystanders with hundreds of bubbles. (Photos by Taylor Balkom/The Columbian files)

Noah Larson of Denmark came dressed as Uncle Sam to last year’s Fourth of July parade in Ridgefield. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian files)

Noah Larson of Denmark came dressed as Uncle Sam to last year’s Fourth of July parade in Ridgefield. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian files)

Ridgefield Fourth of July Parade participants hand out candy to kids during last year’s festivities.

Ridgefield Fourth of July Parade participants hand out candy to kids during last year’s festivities.

Ridgefield High School cheerleaders march July 4, 2025, during the Fourth of July parade in Ridgefield. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian files)

Ridgefield High School cheerleaders march July 4, 2025, during the Fourth of July parade in Ridgefield. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian files)

America is on the cusp of its 250th birthday, so this year local communities have planned a few extra festivities to mark this historic milestone. Here is a convenient roundup of patriotic events happening from Saturday to the following July 4. Get your sparklers and flags ready, because Clark County is ready to celebrate.

The Korean War Veterans Memorial Committee of Southwest Washington will host a Korean War Veterans Remembrance Ceremony from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday honoring the men and women who served during the Korean War. This event, near the helicopter at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver, offers the community an opportunity to reflect, remember and pay tribute to those who answered the call of duty.

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