July 4th, Fireworks: 10:00 PM (or “at dark”) from the Coos Bay Boardwalk – best viewing spot downtown.  Firecracker Run, Mingus Park:  10:00 AM – 1/2-mile kid’s run (free); 10:15 AM – 4K run/walk (free for South Coast Running Club members, $10 for non-members; register online).  Mingus Park Celebration:  11:00 AM – 2:00 PM family-friendly event with Boy Scouts’ hamburger stand, Smokey the Bear (Coos Forest Protective Association), ODFW fishing pond, art, furry friends, and more.  Free Swim at Mingus Park Pool: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.  Mingus Park Community Building Open House: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM at 850 West Park Roadway.  Other Nearby 4th of July 2026 Events:  Old Town Florence Independence Day Celebration: 11:00 AM.  Lakeside, OR: Wulfy Beach 4th of July 12:00 PM.  Bandon: Fourth of July at The Warehouse 7:00 AM.  Tip: For the best fireworks view, arrive early on the Coos Bay Boardwalk or at Ko-Kwel Casino Resort on July 3. Mingus Park is packed with activities on July 4, so plan your schedule accordingly.