Fourth of July

Fireworks-Free

(Due to COVID, Fourth of July festivities for 2021 are still under consideration)

A rousing small-town parade and the Great Puffin Watch are among the fireworks-free Independence Day festivities in Cannon Beach. With Haystack Rock, a National Wildlife Refuge, at the edge of the shoreline, fireworks are not permitted on the beaches to protect the nesting seabirds and natural environment, but you can watch another unique colorful aerial display: Tufted Puffins nesting on Haystack Rock! Knowledgeable interpreters will help you spot puffins with spotting scopes on the beach during scheduled times. These fireworks-free festivities make this a great weekend for families and pets.

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Get wild with the Great Puffin Watch

National Wildlife Refuge Haystack Rock is home to thousands of birds and creatures. As an alternative to noisy fireworks that can disturb them, the Haystack Rock Awareness Program provides interpreters and spotting scopes to help visitors see Tufted Puffins and other birds, learn about tidepool life and discover ways to protect all of these amazing creatures. These volunteers will be on the beach near Haystack Rock. Find more information at friendsofhaystackrock.org/protect-our-puffins/.

Join the fun during our patriotic parade

A late morning Independence Day parade honoring the town’s veterans winds north up Spruce and back south down Hemlock with participants throwing candy and dog treats to spectators and their pets. Parade usually starts around 11am. Stop by the American Legion across the street from the midtown parking lot starting at 9am to register ($5 fee) and gear up for the parade with face painting and patriotic hats. Then, when the parade is over, head over to the fire department for hot dogs, tours, kids activities, and a chance to spray the fire hose starting at 1pm.

Find a new read at the Cannon Beach Library Used Book Sale

Thousands of books will be available at bargain prices during the Library's annual book sale.