The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs will host a full slate of Independence Day events on Saturday, July 4th, under a theme that speaks to both the national milestone and the Tribes' deep roots in the region: "250 Years of America, Time Immemorial — Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs."

The theme is a deliberate juxtaposition. While the country celebrates its 250th birthday, the Tribes' ancestors have lived on these lands for thousands of years — and the framing invites residents and visitors to hold both truths at once.

What's Happening in Warm Springs on July 4th

  • 5K Fun Run/Walk — 8 a.m. start
  • Community celebrations throughout the day at the Warm Springs community campus
  • Fourth of July Fireworks — evening show on the reservation

The celebration comes just weeks after the Confederated Tribes wrapped up Pi-Ume-Sha Treaty Days, their annual late-June gathering that draws visitors from across the Northwest for powwow, rodeo, parade, and boxing events. The 2026 Pi-Ume-Sha Traditional Parade honored the theme "Honoring the Horses" and drew participants across youth, teen, and adult divisions.

A Community That's Always Been Here

Warm Springs is one of the most historically significant communities in Central Oregon. The Confederated Tribes — comprised of the Warm Springs, Wasco, and Paiute peoples — signed a treaty with the United States in 1855, ceding millions of acres while retaining rights to fish, hunt, and gather on traditional lands.

The Tribes operate Indian Head Casino, Warm Springs Power & Water, Warm Springs Composite Products, and other enterprises that contribute to the regional economy and tribal sovereignty.

KWSO 91.9 FM, the Tribe's community radio station, serves as a central hub for event coverage and community announcements. Residents can tune in or visit kwso.org for the latest schedule of July 4th events on the reservation.

The Warm Springs celebration is open to the public. Community members from across Jefferson County are welcome to join in honoring both the nation's founding and the communities that have called this corner of Oregon home long before the first colonists arrived.