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July 3 celebration set to dazzle

The Oregon Garden Foundation will host its annual  Silverton Day Celebration presented by Roth’s Fresh Markets on July 3 at The Oregon Garden. Festivities include a fireworks show, live music by The Flextones and 3Rivers Crossing, family activities and great food from local vendors, along with beer and wine.

The celebration kicks off at 5 p.m., with food and drink vendors and family activities, including a bounce house, face painting and balloon animals. Some activities will have an additional charge. At 10 p.m., the fireworks show begins. Following the show, the live entertainment continues until 11 p.m. For the entire event schedule and list of activities, visit the garden’s website.

The July 3rd fireworks display and celebration is free to all attendees after 5 p.m., with a suggested $5 donation to help offset the cost of the fireworks. Silverton residents also receive free Garden admission (with proof of residency) all day, starting at 9 a.m., in celebration of Silverton Day. Onsite parking is $5 after 3:30 p.m. and free shuttles will also pick up at various parking lots in town. More information on parking can be found online.

The Oregon Garden Resort will also host a July 3rd BBQ starting at 5 p.m. The menu includes pulled pork sliders, sausages, BBQ chicken, macaroni and cheese and more. Guests are encouraged to purchase tickets ahead of time, as space is limited and ticket prices increase at the door. Ticket prices are: Seniors $24.95, Adults (age 11+) $29.99, Kids (ages 3-10) $20.95. Tickets can be purchased online: www.oregongarden.org.

Sponsors of this community event include: Roth’s Fresh Markets, The Oregon Garden Foundation, the City of Silverton, Willamette Valley Pie Company, K2 Creative, Hanson Vineyards, Salem Sign Co., Bud Light, Widmer, 10 Barrel, Al’s Garden Center and Kona Ice.

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