Madras is pulling out all the stops for the Fourth of July as the nation marks its 250th anniversary, with a full day of family-friendly events anchored at Sahalee Park and capped by one of the largest fireworks shows in Jefferson County history.

The theme for this year's celebration — "Red, White and Blue 250 Years With You" — was chosen to reflect both the holiday spirit and the milestone of America's semiquincentennial, according to Debbie Taylor, executive director of the Madras/Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce.

"I think for us, it's really just about being together with family and friends," Taylor said. "That's really what it is, just to have that time for people to come together, enjoy those traditional events that they have. It's for everyone just to be together and to celebrate."

Full Schedule for July 4th in Madras

  • 7 a.m. — Breakfast by Madras Elks BPOE
  • 7 a.m. — Todd Beamer Memorial Run
  • 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Food and entertainment at Sahalee Park
  • 9:45 a.m. — National anthem and American flag raising
  • 10 a.m. — Parade at 10th & B Streets and 7th Street
  • All day — Splash park at Sahalee Park (free, open to the public)
  • 10 p.m. — Madras Sparklers Fireworks Show, shot from Madras High School

The fireworks show is funded entirely through community donations to Sparklers 501(c)(3). Spectators are welcome to watch from almost anywhere in Madras, or head to the high school perimeter for a close-up view. For information or to donate, contact Mike Ahern at 541-420-9000.

A Milestone Celebration

July 4, 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence — a once-in-a-lifetime milestone that communities across the country are celebrating. For Madras, the day is as much about local identity and community pride as it is about national history.

Vendors will be set up from 9 a.m. until noon at Sahalee Park. The splash park — a popular summertime draw for families — will be open throughout the day.

Whether you're running the Todd Beamer Memorial 5K at sunrise or watching fireworks light up the high desert sky at 10 p.m., there's something for every age at this year's celebration. Jefferson County residents are encouraged to arrive early and stay late.