Seattle Fourth of July Celebrations

July 2011

If you're looking for Seattle Fourth of July celebrations, there are several in the area complete with fireworks, food, and fun.

The big fireworks display over Lake Union will take place this year due to the generosity of community supporters, individuals and businesses alike. It's huge so arrive early to stake out your spot!

There are smaller, less crowded - but no less fun! - Fourth of July celebrations to the north and south and on the Eastside of Lake Washington. Or you could enjoy a scenic ferry ride on your way to a celebration on Bainbridge Island or Kitsap Peninsula. There are plenty of events to choose from if you find yourself in Seattle on the Fourth of July!

Seattle

Family Fourth at Lake Union

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Gas Works Park
Noon-11pm, Fireworks show at dusk, approximately 10pm
Big Tip: arrive early to stake your spot for the fireworks display!
www.familyfourth.org

This is the big one in town, once rated one of the "Top Five Fireworks Displays" by TIME magazine. The fun kicks off at noon with family activities, beer garden and food vendors located throughout Gas Works Park. The fireworks begin around 10pm over Lake Union.

Seattle Fourth of July Cruises

Waterways Cruises
8pm - 2.5 hour cruise features BBQ buffet and fireworks show on Lake Union
www.waterwayscruises.com

Argosy Cruises
8pm - five hour cruise with dinner, dancing, and fireworks show on Lake Union
7:45pm - four hour cruise with Dixieland jazz band and fireworks show on Lake Union (departs from Kirkland)
7pm - four hour cruise through Ballard Locks then on to the fireworks show on Lake Union
8:30pm - 2.5 hour cruise for fireworks show on Lake Union
www.argosycruises.com

North

Edmonds Fourth of July

10am - 10:30pm
Free
Downtown Edmonds
website

Fun-run at 10am, children's parade (11:30pm from Fifth Ave and Walnut St.), main parade (Noon from Sixth Ave and Main St.), firefighters waterball competition (3pm), evening entertainment (7:30pm), and fireworks display (10pm) at Civic Stadium, Sixth Ave and Bell St.

Bothell Fourth of July Celebration

8:30am - 10:30am: Pancake Breakfast, Downtown Fire House
11:15pm: Children's Parade, line up on Main St. at 103rd
Noon: Main Parade (100th Annual), starts on Main St. and SR 527
www.explorebothell.com

Everett's Fourth of July 2011

2pm - 10pm
Downtown Everett, Legion Park
www.enjoyeverett.org

Colors of Freedom Parade on Colby and Wetmore Ave between Wall and 26th St, Festival and Fireworks Show featuring food fair, live music, children's activities, pony rides, inflatables, antique car show, and fireworks show over Port Gardner Bay.
www.enjoyeverett.org

Evergreen Speedway Fourth of July

5pm - 11pm
$7.50-$22.50
Evergreen Speedway
14505 179th Ave SE, Monroe
www.evergreenspeedway.com

Auto racing and demolition derby with fireworks display at dusk.

Arlington Frontier Days

7am - 10:00pm
Downtown Arlington
www.ci.arlington.wa.us

Pancake breakfast, kiddies parade, Peddle, Paddle, Puff triathlon, grand parade, Stilly Duck Dash, and fireworks display.

South

Kent Fourth of July Splash!

Noon till approximately 11pm
Lake Meridian Park
14800 SE 272nd St.
Free parking and shuttle buses from Kent Fire Station, Kentwood High School, and Meridian Elementary School

Classic car show, old-fashioned games like gunny sack races, watermelon and pie eating contest, stage entertainment, boat parade, art projects for the kids, and a choreographed performance by the Rainier Symphony at 9pm through the fireworks display.

Burien Independence Day Parade

3pm start
Downtown Burien on Ambaum Blvd SW from SW 149th St, then east on SW 153rd St, north on 4th Ave SW, west on SW 152nd St.
www.discoverburien.com

Parade with marching bands, floats, clowns, and antique cars.

Family 4th at Fort Dent Park - Tukwila

2pm - 11pm
6800 Fort Dent Way, Tukwila

Stage entertainment, kids activities, game theater, and fireworks display.

Fireworks Over Des Moines

10:00pm
Des Moines Marina

Renton's Fabulous Fourth of July

Noon - 11pm
Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park
1201 Lake Washington Blvd. N.

Children's activities, face-painting, stage entertainment, live music, and fireworks display launched from a barge in Lake Washington.

Auburn's Fourth of July Festival

11am - 4pm
Free entry to park, $5 wristband for unlimited activities
Les Gove Park
1005 12th St. SE

Bike parade at noon, stage entertainment, kids craft corner, arts and crafts booths, petting zoo, bocce, car show, mini golf, spray park, inflatable rides, rock wall, bingo, food vendors, and more.

Camp Berachah Celebration

4pm - 11pm
Camp Berachah Ministries, 19830 SE 328th Place, Auburn

Music, go-carts, inflatables, dinner (by reservation, $5-$11, 253-939-0488), fireworks display. Donation per car appreciated.

Red, White and Blues Festival

6pm - 11pm
Celebration Park, Federal Way
1095 S. 324th St.

Live music, food vendors, and a choreographed fireworks show. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for watching the fireworks.

Tacoma Freedom Fair - Celebrating the Centennial of Naval Aviation in 2011

10am - 10:30pm
Ruston Way Waterfront
Tacoma

Live music, air show, outdoor market, childrens activities, car show, pole vault competition, Lost Boys Pirates Cove, food vendors, fireworks display, and more.

Enumclaw Stars and Stripes

10am - 10pm
Downtown Enumclaw
www.ci.enumclaw.wa.us

Parade at noon on Cole St, kids activities, music and fireworks display at dusk at Expo Center. Bike decorating for parade at 10am on the corner of Cole and Myrtle Streets.

CityBlast - Puyallup

Puyallup Fair and Events Center

10K race, 5K race, 3 on 3 basketball tournament, Kids Fun Zone, live music, stage show, fireworks.
www.cityblast.org

Eastside

Bellevue Family 4th

4pm - 10:30pm
Free
Bellevue Downtown Park
10201 NE Fourth St.
www.bellevuedowntown.org/events/familyfourth

Largest celebration on the Eastside featuring Family Fun Zone opens at 2pm, fly-over by McChord AFB C-17s at 4pm, live music, and a special Independence Day performance by the Bellevue Philharmonic Orchestra before and during the fireworks display.

Kirkland Fourth of July

10am - 10:30pm
Marina Park
25 Lake Shore Plaza, Kirkland Waterfront
www.celebratekirkland.org

"Decorate to Celebrate" event for kids with flags, pinwheels, and more, children's walking parade at 11:30, Old Fashioned Downtown parade at noon, food vendors, live music, and fireworks display.

Fourth on the Plateau

6pm, fireworks at 10pm
Sammamish Commons Park, 801 228th Ave SE

Live music, food vendors, children's playground.

The Great Carnation Fourth of July Celebration

All Day
Downtown Carnation
www.carnation4th.org

Pancake breakfast, Hot Rods & Harleys, 5K Run for the Pies, strawberry shortcake, Kiddie Parade, Grand Parade, live music, show horses, pony rides and bouncy toys, dance, karaoke, beer garden, fireworks display, and so much more. Check the website for all the details.