Fireworks Galore Around the Region

If you’re staying close to home Monday, you can check out the start of Woodinville’s summer concert series with the Fourth of July concert at . The concert is the entertainment portion of the Northshore all day Fourth of July celebration events shared with Kenmore and Bothell. (Click for more details.)

But if you’re out and about, there are plenty of Fourth of July festivities and fireworks displays around Puget Sound. Here’s a roundup.

BELLEVUE

The Symetra Bellevue Family 4th celebration will begin at 2 p.m. at Bellevue Downtown Park, and continue until 10:30 p.m., ending with the fireworks display that begins at 10:05. After 6 p.m. there is free event parking in Bellevue Square, an easy walk from the park. The lowdown on events can be found at Bellevue Downtown’s website.

There’s also a rare opportunity to visit the traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall, on display July 1–4 at the Sunset Hills Memorial Park in Bellevue. 

EDMONDS

An Edmonds Kind of 4th

Put on by the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce and Hazel Miller Foundation. The day's events include a 5K Run at 10 a.m., a Children's Parade at 11:30 a.m., the Main Parade at noon, the Edmonds Fire Department Waterball Competition at City Park at 2:30 p.m., evening entertainment at the Civic Playfield (6th and Bell) at 7:30 p.m., and a fireworks display at 10 p.m. at Civic Playfield. Get more information here.

GIG HARBOR

Destiny Harbor Tours: 4th of July (Gig Harbor)
Departing from Gig Harbor, there are two sea tours available. During the day, the cruise takes you right into the action of Tacoma's Freedom Fair air show. During the evening, take a cruise to see the Freedom Fair's amazing fireworks display. See the link above for costs, times and contact information.  

KIRKLAND

Kirkland’s big summertime bash on the Fourth of July is based at Marina Park. Activities include a kids parade (11:30 a.m.), the 12th annual old-fashioned patriotic parade (noon), the Rotary Club of Kirkland’s “Duck Dash,” (3 p.m.) and the spectacular fireworks show (10:15 p.m.). The city expects some 10,000 people to enjoy the celebration and plans to be prepared. Get more information here.

NEWCASTLE

Lake Boren Townhomes sponsors a public fireworks display with festivities beginning at 6 p.m. at Lake Boren Park. Get more information here.

RENTON

At Renton’s Fabulous Fourth of July and Fireworks, enjoy free children's activities and face-painting from noon to 8 p.m., (sponsored by Coal Creek Family YMCA & Matt Griffin YMCA), stage entertainment from 1:30 to 9:30 p.m. (sponsored by Sanctuary & The Reserve Apartments), and a professional fireworks display from a barge on Lake Washington at 10 p.m. Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, 1201 Lake Washington Blvd. N. Get more information here.

SAMMAMISH

Fireworks show starts at 10 p.m. and is part of the evening-long 4th On the Plateau holiday celebration at . The event also will feature food, kids play areas and live music. The event is free, with parking available at , and for $5.

SEATTLE

Family Fourth at Lake Union
All-ages games, food vendors, noon-8 p.m., beer garden, noon-9:30 p.m.; special viewing area for people with disabilities opens 6 p.m., fireworks show at dusk,  Gas Works Park, 2101 N. Northlake Way, Seattle. Get more information here.

STEILACOOM

Steilacoom 4th of July

The Steilacoom Chamber of Commerce once again opens Lafayette Street to the public for the daylong July 4th Celebration. The event will feature a street fair, beer garden, Steilacoom Tribal Museum and a fireworks show over Puget Sound that starts at 10 p.m. Get more information here.

TACOMA

Freedom Fair

Three days of events, July 1-4, at various locations. On July 4, activities are held all day along the Ruston Waterfront and inlcude airshows, food, vendors, exhibits, rides and events. The fireworks show begins at 10:10 p.m. Get more information here.

AFTER THE FOURTH:
REDMOND

For those who wish to see fireworks in Redmond, Derby Days offers its annual display on Saturday, July 9, at 10 p.m. at Redmond City Hall campus, 15670 N.E. 85th Street.