Preparations for the annual Eyeopeners Lions fireworks show on the Fourth of July will limit access to some Port of Hood River facilities over the weekend.  The Port will close the Spit area at noon on Sunday until noon on Tuesday.  Access to the Sandbar from the Event Site will be closed at 7 p.m. Monday to all users due to the fireworks.  Kiteboard launching and landing from the Event Site grass is prohibited.  The sandy area of the Marina Beach will be closed at 7 p.m. on July 4.  Once the Marina Park parking areas are full, “closed” signs will be posted at the entrance and additional vehicles will not be allowed into Marina Park.  Use of fireworks by the public is prohibited on all Port properties, including the Marina and Waterfront areas.  People planning on watching the fireworks from the Marina and the Waterfront are reminded that the show’s conclusion usually brings very heavy traffic congestion.  The Port urges patience and cooperation to help ease the pressure created by the large number of vehicles attempting to exit the area at the same time.