Parades, fireworks, family days ... lots of options to make your Fourth of July fabulously fun.
SEATTLE AREA
Burien.Independence Day Parade. 3pm. FREE. SW 152nd St. and Sixth Ave. SW, Burien. 206-575-1633. www.swkcc.org.
Kenmore.18-minute fireworks show over Lake Washington. 10pm. FREE. Log Boom Park, 6000 NE 175th St., Kenmore. 425-398-8900. www.ci.kenmore.wa.us.
Renton. Fabulous Fourth of July Celebration. Kids’ inflatables, all-ages entertainment, food and fireworks. Noon, fireworks 10pm. FREE. Gene Coulon Beach Park, 1201 Lake Washington Blvd. N, Renton. 425-430-6600. www.rentonwa.gov.
Seattle. 25th Annual Naturalization Ceremony. Witness more than 500 petitioners from more than 75 countries being sworn in as new U.S. citizens. Noon-1pm. FREE. Seattle Center, Fisher Pavilion, 305 Harrison St., Seattle. 206-443-1410. www.ethnicheritagecouncil.org.
Seattle. Twenty-Seven Flags. Join the Veterans of Foreign Wars for an educational salute to all 27 historical versions of the American flag at Museum of Flight. 11am-noon and 2-3pm. Included with admission. $14, $13 seniors, $7.50 ages 5-17, free ages 4 and younger. 9404 E Marginal Way S, Seattle. 206-764-5720. www.museumofflight.org.
Seattle. Fourth of July Picnic. Games and races for ages 5-11 (6pm), concert by the Weavils (7pm), barbeque (7-8:30pm, $3). FREE. Magnuson Amphitheater, 6344 NE 74th St., Seattle. 206-684-7026. www.cityofseattle.net/parks.
Seattle. Chase Family 4th at Lake Union. Food (free water refills), Chase Playfield for all ages (hands-on activities, active play, entertainment), Street Scramble (see our calendar) and fireworks choreographed to music broadcast on KING 5 TV, 106.1 FM, 96.5 FM and 102.5 FM. Noon, fireworks 10pm. No pets. Bike parking area. FREE. Gasworks Park, 2101 N Northlake Way, Seattle. 206-281-7788. www.familyfourth.org.
Tukwila. Family Fourth at Fort Dent Park. Kid activities include inflatable bouncers, slides, climbing wall, food, entertainers and preschool area. 2-11pm, shuttle starts 7pm, fireworks 10pm. FREE. 6800 Fort Dent Way, Tukwila. 206-768-2822. www.ci.tukwila.wa.us.
EASTSIDE
Bellevue. Bellevue Family 4th includes live music, food, Kids Fun Zone (interactive games, roving entertainers, inflatable rides, climbing wall and more) and fireworks synchronized to music from Bellevue Philharmonic Orchestra, broadcast on 106.1 FM and 94.1 FM. 4-10:30pm. FREE, inflatables and climbing wall $1-$5, free Bellevue Square parking after 6pm. Bring a flashlight for safety. Bellevue Downtown Park, 10201 NE Fourth St., Bellevue. 425-452-4106. www.bellevuedowntown.org.
Issaquah. All-American Independence Celebration. Songs, readings, sing-alongs and stories that commemorate the Fourth of July. 3pm. $9, $25 per family (from same household). Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. NW, Issaquah. 425-837-3300. www.ci.issaquah.wa.us.
Issaquah. Issaquah's Downhome 4th of July & Heritage Festival. “Kids, Pets and Pride Parade” (11am), old-fashioned games, pony rides, entertainment and pie-eating contest. 11am-2pm. FREE. Downtown Issaquah. http://salmondays.org/splash_page.shtml.
Kirkland. Celebrate Kirkland! Children's parade (10am decoration, 11:30am parade) followed by Grand Parade (noon). Community Picnic includes food and Duck Dash (1-5pm). Fireworks 10pm at Marina Park, 25 Lakeshore Plaza Dr., Kirkland. 425-822-0284. www.celebratekirkland.org.
Sammamish. Fourth on the Plateau. Music, food and fireworks. 6pm, fireworks 10:15pm. Commons Park, 801 228th Ave. SE, Sammamish. www.ci.sammamish.wa.us/4thjuly.aspx.
Woodinville. Woodinville Bluesfest. Live blues bands, food and more. 3:30-8:30pm. FREE. Wilmot Gateway Park, 17301 131st Ave. NE, Woodinville. 425-489-2700. www.ci.woodinville.wa.us.
NORTH SOUND Arlington. Frontier Days. Kiddie parade (4:30pm), grand parade (5pm, Olympic Ave.), Stilly Duck Dash (7:30pm) and fireworks (9pm). 360-403-3421. www.ci.arlington.wa.us.
Bothell. Freedom Festival. Children's parade (11:15am, Main St. and SR 527), grand parade (noon, Main St. and SR 527), concert (1-2pm) and re-enactment of the Battle of Lexington and Concord (2pm). FREE. Park at Bothell Landing, 9919 NE 180th St., Bothell. 425-486-7430. www.ci.bothell.wa.us.
Edmonds. An Edmonds Kind of Fourth. Children’s parade (11:30am), main parade (noon), live entertainment (7:30pm) and fireworks (10pm). FREE. Downtown Edmonds. 425-640-1496. www.edmondswa.com.
Everett. Colors of Freedom. Yankee Doodle Dash (7:30am registration, 9am race. $20-$35. 425-258-9211. www.ymca-snoco.org). Parade (11am-12:30pm, downtown Everett). Fun in the Sun Street Fair includes family activities and entertainment (12-30-3pm. FREE. First Baptist Church of Everett, 1616 Pacific Ave. 425-259-9166. www.fbc-everett.org). Two-for-one admission at Imagine Children’s Museum (10am-4pm. 1502 Wall St., Everett. 425-258-1006. www.imaginecm.org). Colors of Freedom Fest includes music, kid’s activities and Bite of the Fourth food fair (1-10pm. FREE. Legion Park, 145 Alverson Blvd.). Fireworks over Port Gardner Bay can be viewed from several spots on and near the Everett waterfront (10:20pm. FREE.). Shuttles from Everett Station or Everett Community College. 425-257-8700. www.everettwa.org.
Lynnwood. Star Spangled Celebration. Costume parade (5:30pm). Entertainment, old-fashioned games, inflatables, food and fireworks choreographed to music. 6-10:35pm, fireworks 10:15pm. FREE. Lynnwood High School Athletic Complex, 3001 184th St. SW, Lynnwood. 425-670-5732. www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us/parks.
SOUTH SOUND
Auburn. 4th of July Festival. Kids’ bike parade, entertainment on two stages, inflatable rides, climbing wall, trampolines, petting zoo, carousel, gaming stations, food and craft vendors, spray park and more. 11am-4pm. FREE, $5 unlimited rides/activities. Les Gove Community Campus, 910 Ninth St. SE, Auburn. 253-931-3043. www.auburnwa.gov.
Des Moines. Fireworks over Des Moines. Concert by Jr. Cadillac 8pm, fireworks 10pm. $1 suggested donation. Des Moines Marina, 22307 Dock St., Des Moines. 206-870-6527. www.desmoineswa.gov.
Federal Way. Red, White & Blues Festival. Live music, games, hands-on art, sports clinics and fireworks. Bring blankets and chairs. 6pm, fireworks 10:15pm. FREE, parking $5-$7. Celebration Park, 1095 S 324th, Federal Way. 253-835-6900. www.cityoffederalway.com.
Kent. Fourth of July Splash. Old-fashioned games, athletic skills contests, family games, classic cars, hands-on art, inflatables, eating contests, boat parade, entertainment and fireworks. Noon, fireworks 10pm. FREE. Free shuttles from several locations. Lake Meridian Park, 14800 SE 272nd St., Kent. 253-856-5050. www.ci.kent.wa.us.
Tacoma. Freedom Fair. Arts and crafts market, International Food Fair, family games and activities, seven music areas, pole vaulting, car show, Tacoma Air Show (1:30-3:30pm), and fireworks (10:10pm, synchronized to music on 106.9 FM and 1180 AM). 10am-10:30pm. Suggested donation $5, $1 kids, $10 families. Ruston Way promenade bordering Commencement Bay, downtown Tacoma. Limited parking, directions online. 253-756-9808. www.freedomfair.com.
FARTHER AFIELD
Bainbridge Island. Grand Old Fourth of July. Parade, street fair, carnival, car show, food, relay races, historic baseball game and more. 7am-5pm. FREE. Downtown Winslow, Bainbridge Island. 206-842-3700. www.bainbridgechamber.com.
Kingston. Kingston 4th of July Celebration. “Tiny Town” kids’ area with games, entertainment, pony rides, food and craft vendors, contests and tot play area (10am-5pm July 3-4. Kola Kole Park, 26096 W First St. NE, Kingston), music (10am-11pm July 4. Mike Wallace Park, next to Kingston Marina), and fireworks over Apple Tree Cove (10:15pm). FREE, donations accepted. Downtown Kingston. info@kingstontinytown.com. www.kingstontinytown.com.
