As part of Oregon’s commitment to honor the 250th anniversary of the United States a group of citizens and organization leaders have stepped forward willing to organize and support local events in honor of this momentous occasion.
| Date: | Location: | Times: | Events: |
| Friday June 12th, 2026 | 100 Block Franklin Street (By Conover | 5p-8p | |
| 5:00p | Welcome Speech -Mayor Ken Willams | ||
| 5:15p | OHS Band Performance | ||
| 5:20p | Appearance by Paul Revere | ||
| 5:30p | Bob Coulter – VFW | ||
| 5:45p | Student Essay Presentations | ||
| 6:15p | Kids Bike Parade | ||
| 6:30p | Tug of War – Oregon Police vs. Oregon Fire Dept vs. Oregon Public Works | ||
| 5p-8p | Oregon Big Chair Photo Opp. | ||
| 5p-8p | Food Vendor and Sweets Vendor | ||
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| Saturday June 13, 2026 | Depot Museum 400 Collins Street | 10:30a-6p | |
| 10:30a | Welcome Speech | ||
| 11:00a | OHS Essay Readers | ||
| 11:30a | OHS Band Performance | ||
| Live Performances by the following artists: | |||
| 12p-1p | Jim Henkel | ||
| 1p-2p | Denny Jacobs | ||
| 2p-3p | Ira Haugen | ||
| 3p-4p | Steve Catron | ||
| 4p-5p | Well Strung | ||
| 10a-6p | Silverview Rail Car Tours Throughout the day | ||
| 10a-6p | Food Vendors | ||
| 10a-6p | Rotary Raffle Sales | ||
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| Sunday June 14, 2026 | Oregon Coliseum – CMAAA – 124 N 4th Street | 12p-3p | |
| 12:00 pm | Flag Raising Ceremony by VFW | ||
| 12::30p | Welcome Remarks | ||
| 1pm | OHS Band Performance | ||
| 1:30p | Best Patriotic Decoration Winners Announced | ||
| All Day | Self Guided 250 Flags Walking Tour |
The United States of America will commemorate its 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026, marking a historic milestone in the nation’s history. The City will help establish a central database of events happening in Oregon. The city council supported the establishment of a 250th Commemoration Committee and appoint the following members:
Jessica Cash, John Dickson (Chairman), Mike Glenn, Lee Hadick, Jeff Hallock, Dave Head, Jeff Hendricks, Mark Herman, Liz Hiemstra, Matthew Lenox, John Lindhorst, and Karly Spell. Darin DeHaan, City Manager (City Liaison)