Good morning, this is your Bend Local Frequency for Saturday, July 5th.
We hope you had a fantastic Fourth of July, Bend. Even though the big day is behind us, the holiday spirit is still alive with celebrations continuing across Central Oregon. Last night, fireworks off Pilot Butte lit up the sky despite some wet weather earlier in the day, which did nothing to keep families and their pets from the annual Bend Pet Parade downtown. That parade, with its very creative costumes—yes, there was another dog dressed as Uncle Sam—brought out a cheerful crowd, rain or shine.
If you’re looking for ways to keep the momentum going this weekend, there’s no shortage of things to do. The festivities aren’t over in neighboring towns, either. La Pine continues its Frontier Days celebration through the weekend, featuring live music, a parade, plenty of food vendors, and fireworks of their own. And if you missed last night’s display, you can still catch more family fun at Prineville’s Splash-N-Dash or enjoy lawn games and live tunes at Diamond Lake Resort.
A bit of important safety news for our neighbors in Redmond and for anyone planning to head north: starting today, Redmond’s city council has imposed an emergency ban on use of all personal fireworks due to the high fire risk. This follows several recent fires, including one yesterday in Dry Canyon that was caused by fireworks. So, while you can still catch the official public display at Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, leave your own fireworks at home. Authorities remind everyone that these restrictions are in place until the burn ban is officially lifted, as we all work to keep Central Oregon safe during this dry and windy period.
Here in town, live music is taking over the evening scene. Tonight, Silver Moon Brewing is hosting a lively show called Revolutionary Super Sexy Superheroes from eight to ten. If you’re in the mood for an outdoor music experience, the Summer Music Festival continues at Seventh Mountain Resort, running from five to eight. And for those who like to combine fresh air with a culinary twist, tomorrow’s Piano Flow Alpaca Picnic at Flying Dutchman Alpacas in Tumalo promises a unique mix of music, picnicking, and fuzzy friends.
A quick heads up for local shoppers: Warby Parker opens its doors today at the Old Mill District, bringing more eyewear options to Bend. And looking ahead, the always-popular Budweiser Clydesdales will be rolling into the Bi-Mart Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo at the end of the month, so start making your plans now.
No matter how you’re spending your Saturday, whether you’re out exploring a new trail with your electric bike or settling in for an evening of local music, Bend is bustling with activity and no shortage of reasons to get out and connect.
This has been Bend Local Frequency. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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