Seattle’s not the only city celebrating America’s Birthday on July 4! Here are some of the other local communities with entertainment, parades, family fun and fireworks!
Symetra Bellevue Family 4th
Wednesday, July 4
2:00pm – 10:30pm
Bellevue Downtown Park
10201 NE Fourth Street
Bellevue, WA 98004
http://www.bellevuedowntown.org
It’s the Eastside’s Premier 4th of July Event! Enjoy an all-star lineup of entertainment including live music by The Buckaroo Blues Band and free kids’ activities – all leading up to the Eastside’s largest fireworks display, set to a live performance by the Bellevue Youth Symphony Orchestra on the Republic Services Main Stage. Plus, stop by the 94.1 KMPS booth beginning at 6:00 pm for giveaways and to meet on-air personalities. And tune in to 94.1 FM for the live on-site broadcast from the event!
2012 Fourth of July Splash
Wednesday, July 4
12:00pm – 11:00pm
Lake Meridian Park
14800 SE 272nd St.
Kent, WA 98042
http://www.kentwa.gov
A fun filled day at Lake Meridian Park on the shore of Lake Meridian on the east side of Kent. The Splash features family activities including old fashioned games, hands on art projects, demonstrations, a wide variety of food vendors and continuous stage entertainement. The Splash is highlighed by a performance by the Air Force Marching Band and one of the largest fireworks displays in South King County.
Renton’s Fabulous 4th of July
Wednesday, July 4
12:00pm – 10:30pm
Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park
1201 Lake Washington Blvd. N.
Renton, WA 98056
http://www.rentonwa.gov
The City of Renton invites you to celebrate Independence Day in Renton. Enjoy free children’s activities and face-painting, stage entertainment, and a professional fireworks display from a barge in Lake Washington at 10:00pm!
Red, White and Blues Festival
Wednesday, July 4
6:00pm
Celebration Park
1095 South 324th Street
Federal Way, WA 98003
http://www.cityoffederalway.com
Fireworks will light up the sky over Celebration Park for Federal Way’s 20th annual Red, White and Blues Festival. The family fun begins at 6pm July 4th with live music, crafts and activities for all ages. Admission is free to the biggest celebration of the year in Federal Way! This year’s festival includes live music from Puget Sound artists Bullet Creek, Mr. Pink and The New Blues Brothers. World renowned performer and Federal Way resident, Roberto the Magnificent will resume duties as the main stage Master of Ceremonies. Activities for children and families will include patriotic arts and crafts, three-legged races, a tug-of-war, a hot dog eating contest, and an open volleyball court. A variety of food vendors will be onsite to offer barbecue, sandwiches, salads, espresso, snacks and other fare. The evening will finish with the best fireworks display in town! Festivalgoers will have a front row seat to the 20-minute choreographed fireworks show put on by Entertainment Fireworks Inc. at 10:15pm. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for watching the fireworks.
Freedom Fair Tacoma
Wednesday, July 4
Ruston Way Waterfront
Tacoma, WA 98407
http://www.freedomfair.com
On July 4th it’s the big event all along the Ruston Way waterfront! Come for all the 4th of July activities – airshows, great food, vendors, exhibits, rides, and events – along with a lot of very exciting new ones! It’s the South Sound’s biggest annual event, and a party that you don’t want to miss, which ends with the Northwest’s biggest firework show at 10:10pm over Puget Sound!
July 4, 2012 in Everett
11:00am – 11:00pm
Everett, WA 98201
http://www.everettwa.org
Bring a lawn chair and grab a front row seat for the best show in town! At 11:00am, watch world class marching bands, dance and drill teams, giant puppets, stilt walkers, clowns and more in the Colors of Freedom Parade! Free Everett Transit shuttles from Everett Station. Follow the parade down Colby and Wetmore Avenues, between Wall and 26th streets. Then, starting at 1:00pm, enjoy a family picnic on the grassy bluff overlooking Port Gardner Bay. With free kids’ activities, a food fair, live music, and a stunning view of the fireworks over Port Gardner Bay, there’s something for everyone. Catch the free Everett Transit shuttle at the Everett Community College Broadway lot or Everett Station. The night caps off with amazing Thunder on the Bay Fireworks at 10:20pm!
The Great Carnation 4th of July Celebration
Wednesday, July 4
7:00am – 10:00pm
Carnation, WA 98014
http://www.carnation4th.org
Come celebrate America’s birthday with a Parade, Hot Rods & Harleys, a 5K Run/Walk, Pancake Breakfast, Live Music, Cowpie Eating Contest, Raffles, Vendor Village featuring Food, Arts & Crafts, Mom’s Room, Sno-Valley Senior’s famous ‘Strawberry Shortcake Feast’ and of course a night time Fireworks Display!
Auburn’s 4th of July Festival
Wednesday, July 4
11:00am – 4:00pm
Les Gove Park
910 9th ST SE
Auburn, WA 98002
http://www.auburnwa.gov
Celebrate America’s birthday at Les Gove Park. This FREE event includes a noon bike parade, various entertainment on two stages, a kids craft tent, an arts & craft grove with over 50 artists, a car show, 8 inflatable rides, a rock wall, euro-bungy trampolines and other fun activities for children. The event also offers bingo, mini golf, bocce, food concessions, and so much more! Come see for yourself, this naturally shaded park and spray park will keep you cool during the afternoon.
An Edmonds Kind of 4th
Wednesday, July 4
10:00am – 10:30pm
Edmonds, WA 98020
http://www.edmondswa.com
Bring your friends and family to Edmonds for an exciting Independence Day celebration! A fun-run, kids’ parade, Edmonds Firefighters Waterball Competition, Food Vendors, Evening Entertainment and Fireworks!
Rock & Soul Fundraiser Dance on Orcas Island
Wednesday, July 4
8:30pm
Odd Fellows Hall
112 Haven Road
Eastsound, WA 98245
http://www.oddshall.org
Admission is $10, featuring Rock and Soul music from the 60s and 70s, and including outstanding video performances from Woodstock, Cream, Concert for George, etc. Come help raise money for the Community Giving Fund. The fund helps provide scholarships to community minded high school seniors, and sends kids to conferences on sustainability (UN, RIO 20, NW regional, etc.).
