Get ready for a Fourth of July weekend filled with festivities. This year, Central Oregon hosts a variety of independence-themed celebrations across the region. From barn dances and parades to fireworks displays and pet parades, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Explore Terrebonne, La Pine, Bend, Prineville, Madras, and Sisters for a vibrant mix of music, contests, games, mouthwatering food and, of course, fireworks.

Wherever you head to celebrate in the days ahead, remember to wear sunscreen, stay hydrated and celebrate Independence Day responsibly.

Friday 6/30

Independence Celebration: A barn dance featuring Kristi Kensey and the Whisky Bandits; 6 p.m.-10 p.m.; free; Mac Park Pavilion, 5195 SW Clubhouse Drive, Terrebonne; crookedriverranch.com or 541-548-8939.

Saturday 7/1

Independence Celebration: A festive parade and vendor craft fair; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; free; Mac Park Pavilion, 5195 SW Clubhouse Drive, Terrebonne; crookedriverranch.com or 541-548-8939.

LaPine Frontier Days: This four-day festival is loaded with bands, apple pie contests, lawnmower races, ugly legs contest, beard and mustache contest, barbecue throwdown, kids’ games, stick pony races, woodcutters jamboree, talent show, parade and more; 8 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; free, check website for schedule and lineup; LaPine Frontier Land, 16260 Sixth St., La Pine; lapinefrontierdays.org.

Sunday 7/2

LaPine Frontier Days: This four-day festival is loaded with bands, apple pie contests, lawnmower races, ugly legs contest, beard and mustache contest, barbecue throwdown, kids’ games, stick pony races, woodcutters jamboree, talent show, parade and more; free, check website for schedule and lineup; LaPine Frontier Land, 16260 Sixth St., La Pine; lapinefrontierdays.org.

Monday 7/3

LaPine Frontier Days: This four-day festival is loaded with bands, apple pie contests, lawnmower races, ugly legs contest, beard and mustache contest, barbecue throwdown, kids’ games, stick pony races, woodcutters jamboree, talent show, parade and more; free, check website for schedule and lineup; LaPine Frontier Land, 16260 Sixth St., La Pine; lapinefrontierdays.org.

Tuesday 7/4

Fourth Of July Parade: The festive parade will take place; 10-11 a.m.; free; Downtown Redmond; 541-923-5191.

Bend Fourth of July Spectacular Fireworks: The colorful light display can be seen from anywhere in Bend with a view of Pilot Butte; 10 p.m.; free; Pilot Butte, Bend; visitcentraloregon.com.

Bend Pet Parade: Watch from the sides or partake in this much-loved traditional parade in Bend; 10-11:30 a.m.; free, no registration necessary, see website for details; Downtown Bend, Wall & Bond Streets, Bend; bendparksandrec.org.

Decorate & Celebrate Family Event: Bring your bike on the fourth of July to decorate your bike and yourself for a fun family celebration; 12:30-2 p.m.; free, donations are appreciated; Petrosa Community Grass Area, NE Petrosa Ave., Bend; letspaintclasses.art or 541-480-7491.

Fourth of July Firework Show: Prineville Chamber invites you to enjoy the fireworks display; 9-10 p.m.; free; Ochoco Creek Park, 430 NE Juniper St., Prineville; prinevillechamber.com.

Fourth of July Bash: Live music from local artists leading up to the Pilot Butte firework show; 6-11 p.m.; free; On Tap, 1424 Cushing Drive, Bend; ontapbend.com.

Fourth of July Festival: People of all ages will enjoy live entertainment, a bike parade, contests, carnival-style games, a petting zoo, pony rides, delicious food and more; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; free; The Village at Sunriver, 57100 Beaver Drive, Sunriver; villageatsunriver.com or 541-593-8704.

Fourth of July Celebration: Music from Juju Eyeball, barbecued food, and happy hour all day; free; Worthy Brewing Co., 495 NE Bellevue Drive, Bend; facebook.com/worthbrewing or 541-639-4776.

Fourth of July Parade in Madras: Enjoy breakfast followed by a parade, flag ceremony and then music throughout the afternoon; 7 a.m.; free; Sahalee Park, SE Seventh St., Madras; madraschamber.com.

Splash-N-Dash: A unique race for individuals and teams, designed for the fit and almost fit that combines swimming, cycling, kayaking and running throughout the historic city of Prineville; 8 a.m.; $30, individual and team registration options available; Throughout the town of Prineville; splashdash.org.

Frontier Days Firework Show: LaPine Frontier Days invites you to their spectacular fireworks show which will be held in the meadow; 10 p.m.; free; LaPine Frontier Land, 16260 Sixth St., La Pine; lapinefrontierdays.org.

LaPine Frontier Days: This four-day festival is loaded with bands, apple pie contests, lawnmower races, ugly legs contest, beard and mustache contest, barbecue throwdown, kids’ games, stick pony races, woodcutters jamboree, talent show, parade and more; 7 a.m.-11 p.m.; free, check website for schedule and lineup; LaPine Frontier Land, 16260 Sixth St., La Pine; lapinefrontierdays.org.

Precious Bryd and High Street Party Band: The two high-energy dance bands will perform on the roof top leading up to the firework show on Pilot Butte; 6 p.m.; Subaru of Bend, 2060 NE Highway 20, Bend; subaruofbend.com.

Prineville Fourth of July Celebration: Join for good food, craft vendors, activities, and more right after the parade; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; free; Ochoco Creek Park, 430 NE Juniper St., Prineville; ccprd.org.

Rumble on the Runway: Includes a pancake breakfast, classic car show, 5K run and walk, rubber chicken drop and more with food carts and drinks on site; 7 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sisters Eagle Airport, 15820 Barclay Drive, Sisters; sisterscountry.com or 541-549-0251.

Sound Fourth: Music and songs performed by The Cascade Horizon Band and The Festival Chorus to celebrate America’s birthday; 3 p.m.; free admission, donations welcome to cover expenses; Caldera High School, 60925 SE 15th St., Bend; facebook.com/CascadeHorizonBand.