Download the parade application here! https://forkswa.com/wp-content/uploads/pdf/forks-4th-of-july-parade-application.pdf

Pick up derby tickets, schedules, and 4th of July buttons at the West End Youth League (WEYL) fireworks stand, 390 S. Forks Avenue.

GET Demo Derby Tickets here:

*WEYL Fireworks Stand – Open June 28 – July 3, 1 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Open July 4, 9 a.m. -11 a.m. and 2-9 p.m.

*Forks Forum office, 490 S. Forks Ave., June 30 – July 3, 8 a.m.- 1 p.m.

*July 4th at the base of the Tillicum Park Arena by the old tennis courts, after the parade ends. Please note: Strollers require a ticket. No wagons, animals, pop-up canopies, or coolers allowed. Gate opens at 1 p.m., Derby begins at 3 p.m.. Tickets are $10 each. Kids 2 and under are free. CASH ONLY and no refunds.

MUSEUMS AND VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER

(All closed on July 4th)

Forever Twilight in Forks Collection, RAC Alcove, 11 N. Forks Avenue, 360-374-2531 | Noon- 4 p.m. Daily (last tour is 3:30 p.m.)

We fill up fast! Time slot reservations can be made beginning at 11:30 am. See twilightmuseum.com for more details.

Forks Timber Museum, 1421 S. Forks Avenue, 360-374-9663 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon-Sat and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun

Forks Visitor Information Center, 1411 S. Forks Avenue, 360-374-2531 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon-Sat and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun

John’s Beachcombing Museum, 143 Andersonville Avenue, 360-640-0320 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Daily

4TH OF JULY ART, CRAFT AND PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW

Entries: Thursday Noon – 6 p.m.

Show: Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Sunday Open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Entries pick up 2-4 p.m.

Free entry, Rainforest Arts Center, 35 N. Forks Avenue, 360-374-2486.

VENDORS AROUND TOWN

Beaver Farmers Market, 200361 HWY 101, Beaver, 360-327-3535 | Saturday, July 5, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Moonlight Madness, Forks Avenue, 360-374-2531 | Saturday, July 5, 6-10 p.m.

VENDORS IN THE PARK

This is an opportunity for Forks-area non-profits to be a vendor in Tillicum Park. Please contact 360-374-5412 x 109 to sign up.

Tillicum Park, 325 Tillicum Lane | July 4-6, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

WEDNESDAY, JULY 2

6 p.m. Miss Patriotic Pageant, Tillicum Park Entry Fee: suggested donation of $5 to benefit Sarge’s Place. Registration is at 3-5:30 p.m. the day of OR July 1 from 6 -7 p.m. For more info: Forks Old-Fashioned 4th of July Miss Patriotic Pageant 2025 on Facebook.

THURSDAY, JULY 3

6 p.m. Frog Jump, Tillicum Park, 360-640-8169.

INDEPENDENCE DAY — FRIDAY, JULY 4th

7-10 a.m. Elks Annual Forks 4th of July Breakfast, cost: adults $15, kids 12 & under $10, Forks Elks Lodge, 941 Merchant Road, 360-374-2524.

8 a.m. Garrison Flag Raising at Tillicum Park by the Mayor and U.S. Coast Guard Station Quillayute River.

8:30 a.m. Check-in for Grand Parade at Pacific Pizza, line up at Forks Outfitters parking lot. Parade Entry Drawing for $100 and all entries that check in at the parade registration table are eligible.

8:30-10:45 a.m. Sign-ups for Kiddies Parade begins, Peninsula College parking lot, 481 S. Forks Avenue, 360-640-2143.

10:30 a.m. Final entries & judging for Grand Parade begins.

11 a.m. Judging (optional) for Kiddies Parade, 11:30 a.m. Line-up for Kiddies Parade.

11:45 a.m.. Kiddies Parade begins sponsored by Forks Emblem Club #488; Peninsula College parking lot, 481 S. Forks Avenue.

NOON FORKS GRAND PARADE begins from Forks Outfitters parking lot.

1-4 p.m. Salmon Bake sponsored by Forks Lions Club, cost TBA, Tillicum Park “Ben Dome”.

3 p.m. DEMOLITION DERBY gates open at 1 p.m., ticket info at top of page, Tillicum Park arena.

DUSK FIREWORKS at Tillicum Park.

SATURDAY, JULY 5

8-8:45 a.m. Forks 4th of July Fun Run Registration, race begins at 9 a.m. Sponsored by Forks Community Hospital United Way Committee. Entry fee $10. Includes medals for the first 100 registrants. Walk or run 1-mile, 5k, 10k. Mocha Motion parking lot on Forks Ave, 360-640-5333.

8:30 a.m. Horseshoe Tournament sign-ups, tourney begins at 9 a.m., entry fee $10, Tillicum Park, 360-374-5323 after 3 p.m.

10 a.m. 5th Annual “Paddle Battle in Forks” Pickleball Tourney sponsored by West End Thunder, $25 entry fee per team, please pre-register 360-640-3543.

1 p.m. – 4 p.m.NOLS Chess Tournament (Registration 1 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.) at the Forks Library for ages 13 and up – FREE, for Questions 360-374-6402

6 p.m. Cribbage Tournament, entry fee $10, Forks Congregational Church, 280 Spartan Avenue, 360-374-9382.

6-10 p.m. Moonlight Madness sponsored by WEBPA. Forks Avenue closed between Calawah and Bogachiel, featuring Senior Parents Car Smash, music, vendors, fun for the kids and more, 360-640-2132. Events are free or by donation.

SUNDAY, JULY 6

Noon- 2 p.m. Kiddies Play Day sponsored by Forks Lions Club, Tillicum Park, 360-640-3123.

4 p.m. Sacks Tournament, entry fee $40 per team if you pre-register/$50 day of. Space limited. Tillicum Park, 360-870-1100 to pre-register.

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING FORKS OLD FASHIONED 4th OF JULY

Christi Baron, Chairman | PO Box 881, Forks, WA 98331 | 360-640-2132 | fof4th@yahoo.com

Schedule compiled by Forks Chamber of Commerce

Visitor Information Center | 1411 S. Forks Avenue | Forks, WA 98331 | 360-374-2531

Schedule subject to change.