Fourth of July Activities in the Puget Sound

Looking for something to do this Fourth of July? Below you will find a plethora of activities for the whole family! I hope you have a great holiday!!

Eastside

Bellevue Family Fourth
Bellevue Downtown Park: Begins at 6pm
Musical performances and plenty of activities for both kids and family at the Puget Sound Energy Family Fun Zone. The fireworks, which begin at 10pm, are synchronized to a performance by Bellevue Philharmonic.
For more information visit www.bellevuedowntown.org

Freedom Festival ~ Bothell
July 3: 7pm kicks off Bothell’s Patriot Dance
July 4: Grand Parade begins at noon.  Following at 2pm is a re-enactment of the Battle of Concord.
For more information visit www.ci.bothell.wa.us

Downtown Home 4th of July & Heritage Festival ~ Issaquah
11am—2pm: Celebration begins with a parade down Front Street North and continues with pony rides, games, contests and much more at Memorial Field.
For details please visit www.ci.issaquah.wa.us

Celebrate Kirkland
10am—Kirkland Arts Center: “Decorate to Celebrate” event with flags and pinwheels for the kids to decorate. 
11:30am—Children’s Parade begins.
Noonish—Military flyover will begin the Grand Parade
1:30pm—Rotary Picnic at Juanita Beach.
10pm—Marina Park & Juanita Beach Park: Fabulous Fireworks display over beautiful Lake Washington!
For more details and info visit www.celebratekirkland.org

Demolition Derby ~ Monroe
Evergreen Speedway: A demolition derby, other races, musical entertainment and a fireworks show at dusk make this a great day of family fun!
For tickets and details visit www.evergreenspeedway.net

Fabulous Fourth of July ~ Renton
Coulon Beach Park: Begins at noon
Enjoy food, live music, interactive dancing, magicians and lots of games. The 22+ minute fireworks show begins at 10pm from Lake Washington and is visible from the hills of Coulon Park.
For more information visit www.ci.renton.wa.us

Woodinville Bluesfest
Wilmot Gateway Park: Enjoy a picnic with your family while listening to great music.  Free kids arts and crafts! 
For more information visit www.ci.woodinville.wa.us

SEATTLE AREA

4TH OF Jul-Ivar’s Extravaganza
Myrtle Edwards Park
11am—11pm: You’ll enjoy  live bands, food booths, family entertainment, contests and a huge fireworks extravaganza! Fireworks begin at 10pm.
For more details visit www.ivars.net

Family Fourth at Lake Union
Gas Works Park: Begins at 10pm, park opens at noon
Gas Works Park offers one of the best views for fireworks over Seattle.  Bring your blankets and picnic baskets for a day of fun!  Kids will enjoy chalk art, hula hoops &  more.
For more information visit www.wamufamily4th.org

Fireworks and Fish on the 4th of July
Seattle Aquarium:  7pm—midnight
View the fireworks show over Elliott Bay from outside the piers at the Aquarium featuring jazz guitarist Michael Powers. Bring picnic food and enjoy the fun!
For details and tickets: 206-386-4300 / www.seattleaquarium.org

Argosy 4th of July Locks Cruise
Seattle Waterfront, Pier 56: 7pm—11:15pm
Get a phenomenal view of Seattle’s fireworks from Lake   Union on the Goodtime III. You’ll also enjoy spectacular views of the city skyline before cruising through the Locks!
For tickets and info call: 800-642-7816
$71 per adult, $45 per child (ages 5-12)

4th of July Argosy Dinner Cruise
Seattle Waterfront, Pier 56: 8pm—11pm
A lovely 4-course dinner with live bands on each deck await you!  Dining, dancing and tons of fun. Open decks allow for excellent viewing of fireworks from Elliot Bay!
For tickets and info call: 800-642-7816
$135per adult, $99 per child (ages 5-12)

Argosy 4th of July Fireworks Cruise
Seattle Waterfront, Pier 55: 8—11:45pm
Enjoy a fun 2-hour cruise on board the Spirit of Seattle. There’s live entertainment by the Dixie Land Jazz Band and amazing views of Seattle’s fireworks from Elliott Bay.

SOUTH END

Auburn’s 4th of July Festival
Les Grove Park: 11am—4pm
This annual festival is family fun for everyone. There’s plenty to see and do including craft booths, games, vintage cars, two live entertainment stages, inflatable rides, art and plenty of food!
For details and directions please visit www.ci.auburn.wa.us

Burien’s Fourth of July
Southwest 152nd Street:
The Fourth begins at 10am with arts, crafts, food, bicycle races and more.  The Grand Parade down SW 152nd starts at 3pm.
For details visit www.ci.burien.wa.us

Stars & Stripes Celebration ~ Enumclaw
Downtown—Begins at 1pm with music and crafts for the kids.  A parade kicks off at 6pm and the fireworks display at dusk at Enumclaw Expo Center.
For details visit www.ci.enumclaw.wa.us

Red, White and Blues ~ Federal Way
Celebration Park—The festival begins at 4:30pm with live    music, dance, art activities, face painting, jungle mania, food and much more.  The grand fireworks display starts at 10:15pm.
For more information visit www.cityoffederalway.com

Kent’s Fourth of July Splash
Lake Meridian Park: Begins at 12noon
Families can enjoy activities such as a hoop shoot skills course, a classic car show, old-fashioned games and a pie eating contest. The Rainier Symphony will perform at 9pm and will continue to play a choreographed performance to one of the largest fireworks displays in South King County.
For more information contact 253-856-5050 / www.ci.kent.wa.us

Maple Valley 4th of July Picnic
Lake Wilderness Park: 4pm—10:30pm
Fun for the whole family! Enjoy plenty of food, games, music, entertainment and more.  Fireworks begin at 10pm.
For more information visit www.ci-maple-valley.wa.us

Puyallup 4th of July Celebration
Meeker Mansion, 312 Spring Street
4pm-6pm: Band concert & ice cream social
For details and information call 253-848-1770

Family 4th at Fort Dent Park ~ Tukwila
Kids activities begin at 4pm with bouncers, slides, climbing wall, miniature golf and more.  Fireworks begin at 10pm sharp.
For information visit www.ci.tukwila.wa.us

Tacoma Freedom Fair
Ruston Way Waterfront: All day
Freedom Fair events cover 2 miles of Ruston Way. Enjoy an international food fair, a classic car show and a market featuring 150 vendors. Don’t miss the Air Show beginning at 3pm or the Washington Dragon Boat Festival. The grand finale’ fireworks display begins at 10:20pm.
For complete details please visit www.freedomfair.com

NORTH END

An Edmonds Kind of 4th
Downtown Edmonds
A day of fun for you and your family. Enjoy a children’s parade, followed by the main parade. Then enjoy and celebrate with live entertainment and a fantastic fireworks display at Civic Stadium.
For more information visit www.edmondswa.com

Everett’s All-American Fourth
There are so many activities you will barely be able to fit  them all in.  Start off with a Pancake Breakfast followed by the YMCA’s Yankee Doodle Dash, 5K & 10K fun run.  The parade will begin at 11am and the Family Freedom Fest  kicks off at the same time. There you can enjoy games, crafts, music and food. The stunning fireworks show will begin at 10pm with live music!
For more information please visit www.ci.everett.wa.us

Lynnwood Star Spangled Celebration
Lynnwood Athletic Complex: 7pm—10:30pm
Live music, roving entertainment, booths and inflatable games are just a few things your family can enjoy at this years fourth. The amazing fireworks show is choreographed to music.
For detailed information visit www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us

Arlington Festival
Participate in many of the fun activities including a Pancake breakfast, the Pedal, Paddle, Puff Triathlon, the Grand  Parade on Olympic Avenue and the Stilly Duck Dash. The fun and festivities will begin at 7am and will wrap up with a fireworks display at 9pm.
For more information visit www.ci.arlington.wa.us

Tony Meier
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