As you’re planning what to do for the fourth of July, here are some events to make the process a little easier.
JBLM FREEDOM FEST
• Time: 11 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. (Fireworks at 10 p.m.)
• Location: Cowan and Memorial Stadiums on JBLM Main
• FREE and open to public
• Website: http://www.JBLMFreedomFest.com
FOURTH OF JULY PARADE
• Time: 3 – 5 p.m.
• Location: Burien Town Square Park, SW 152nd and 4th Ave SW to Ambaum Blvd., Burien, WA 98166
• Websites:
• https://www.seattlesouthside.com/event/burien-independence-day-parade/1758/
• https://www.seafair.com/events/2018/burien-4th-of-july-parade
BELLEVUE FAMILY 4TH
• Time: 9 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. (Fireworks at 10:05 p.m.)
• Location: Various; Fireworks at Bellevue Downtown Park, 10201 NE 4th St., Bellevue, WA 98004
• Website: https://www.bellevuedowntown.com/events/family-4th
4th OF JULY CELEBRATION/COLORS OF FREEDOM PARADE
• Time: 10:45 a.m. (Parade); 1 – 11 p.m. (Festival and fireworks, which start at 10 p.m.)
• Location: Parade – Wetmore and Colby Avenues b/t Wall and 26th streets; Fireworks – Port Gardner Bay, Everett, WA
• Website: https://everettwa.gov/790/4th-of-July-in-Everett
FREEDOM FESTIVAL/PARADES
• Time: 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. (pancake breakfast); 11:15 a.m. (children’s parade); Noon (grand parade); 12 – 4 p.m. (food truck festival)
• Location: Various – Bothell, WA
• Website: https://www.bothellwa.gov/269/Fourth-of-July-Freedom-Festival
SKY HIGH 4th OF JULY
• Time: 8 – 11 p.m.
• Location: Sky View Observatory at the Columbia Center, 700 4th Ave, floor 73, Seattle, WA 98104
• Website: https://www.skyviewobservatory.com/en-US/experiences/offers-events/fourth-of-july
SEAFAIR SUMMER 4TH
• Time: noon – 11 p.m. (Fireworks at 10:15 p.m.)
• Location: Gas Works Park, 2101 N Northlake Way, Seattle, WA 98103
• Website: https://www.seafair.com/events/2019/seafair-summer-fourth
4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS SHOW
• Time: 7 – 11 p.m.
• Location: Marysville Pilchuck High School, 5611 108th St NE, Marysville, WA 98271
• Website: http://www.marysvilletulalipchamber.com/events/details/marysville-4th-of-july-celebration-7709
4TH OF JULY HERITAGE DAY CELEBRATION
• Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Kids n Pets Parade at 11 a.m.)
• Location: Parade begins and concludes at Veterans’ Memorial Field, Issaquah, WA
• Website: https://www.issaquahchamber.com/single-post/2019/06/17/Down-Home-4th-of-July-Heritage-Day-Celebration
TACOMA FREEDOM FAIR
• Time: 10 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. (Fireworks at 10:10 p.m.)
• Location: Fireworks over Commencement Bay, Tacoma, WA
Website: http://www.freedomfair.com/
RED, WHITE AND KABOOM!
• Time: noon – 10 p.m. (Fireworks at 10 p.m.)
• Location: Pioneer Park, 300 S Meridian, Puyallup, WA, 98371
• Website: https://business.puyallupsumnerchamber.com/events/details/4th-of-july-red-white-and-kaboom-10054
4th OF JULY PATRIOTIC KIDS PARADE
• Time: 10 a.m.
• Location: Gig Harbor High School, 5101 Rosedale St NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
• Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gig-harbors-2nd-annual-4th-of-july-patriotic-kids-parade-tickets-61336583372/amp
4th OF JULY CELEBRATION
• Time: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. (Fireworks at 10:15 p.m.)
• Location: Various – Port Angeles, WA
• Website: https://www.visitportangeles.com/event/fourth-of-july-celebration-port-angeles/
4th OF JULY FESTIVAL
• Time: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Location: Les Grove Park, 910 9th St SE, Auburn, WA
• Website: https://www.auburnwa.gov/city_hall/parks_arts_recreation/special_events
And, not to be the bearer of bad news but here’s a list of where fireworks are banned:
King Co:
• Algona
• Beau Arts Village
• Bellevue
• Burien
• Carnation
• Clyde Hill
• Des Moines
• Federal Way
• Issaquah
• Kenmore
• Kent
• Kirkland
• Lake Forest Park
• Maple Valley
• Medina
• Newcastle
• Redmond
• Renton
• Sammamish
• SeaTac
• Shoreline
• Tukwila
• Woodinville
• Yarrow Point
Pierce Co:
• Fircrest
• Ruston
• Steilacoom
• Tacoma
Snohomish Co:
• Brier
• Edmonds
• Everett
• Gold Bar
• Lynnwood
• Marysville
• Mill Creek
• Mountlake Terrace
• Mukilteo
• Woodway
Clallam Co:
• Port Angeles
• Sequim
Jefferson Co:
• Port Townsend
Kittitas Co:
• Cle Elum
• Ellensburg
• Roslyn
• South Cle Elum
Mason Co:
• Shelton
San Juan Co:
• Friday Harbor
Skagit Co:
• Anacortes
• Burlington
• Concrete
• La Conner
Thurston Co:
• Lacey
• Olympia
• Tumwater
Whatcom Co:
• Bellingham