VANCOUVER, Wash. – A bang-up blowout is expected for the annual “Comcast Presents 4th of July at the Historic Reserve” this year in Vancouver.

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The popular event will feature the largest fireworks show west of the Mississippi, along with a full day of entertainment, food and family fun.

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The festivities begin at 9 a.m. with music, kids games, arts and crafts, carnival rides and food.

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As for the highlight of the night, the fireworks show is scheduled to begin at 10:10 p.m. The powerful pyrotechnics show, choreographed to music, will likely last about a half hour, according to organizers. Folks already home by that time still don't have the miss the show; the fireworks will be broadcast live on KGW Newschannel 8 and also streamed live on kgw.com.

People planning on attending “Comcast presents 4th of July at the Historic Reserve” were also encouraged to take part in "Take $4 to the 4th," which is a volunteer donation campaign for local charities.

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