The 2025 Florence Independence Day celebration ended with fireworks over the Siuslaw River
Written and photographed by Will Yurman
The sun set Friday night as some danced while others settled in on blankets and camping chairs, all waiting for darkness to fall and the explosion of light and sound at the annual fireworks show over the Siuslaw River.
DJ Al Rojas brought music to the Fourth of July celebration and dancers to their feet.
Jacob Potts and Josi Hewes came from Eugene to watch the fireworks.Thousands gathered for the annual fireworks display at the Fourth of July celebration at the Port of Siuslaw in Florence on July 4, 2025. Fireworks lit up the Florence sky for about 30 minutes Friday night. It was an explosive end to the 249th anniversary of the country’s founding. A fish-eye view of the fireworks.Scott Lindsay and Brianna Potts of Springfield share a kiss during the fireworks grand finale.
