Thursday, July 3, 2008

What's Happening This 4th of July


Still undecided as to where you will spend the 4th of July. See what's happening in your neighborhood.

SEATTLE

WaMu Family 4th at Lake Union

What: Daytime and evening activities include a spectacular fireworks show
Location: Gas Works Park - 2101 N. Northlake Way, Seattle
Cost: Free
Website: familyfourth.org
Time: Noon - 11 p.m.

Fourth of Jul-Ivar's
What: Fireworks show
Location: Elliott Bay - Myrtle Edwards Park, 3130 Alaskan Way W., Seattle
Cost: Free
Website: ivars.net
Time: 10 p.m.

Museum of Flight's 27 Flags Show
What: Aircraft fly-ins, children's activities, Wings of Freedom Bomber exhibit and picnic.
When: July 1-5
Location: Museum of Flight, 9404 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle
Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cost: $7.50-$13
Website: www.museumofflight.org

Fourth of July bash
What: Picnic buffet, dancing, karaoke, games, indoor and outdoor view of the Lake Union fireworks
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Swedish Cultural Center - 1920 Dexter Ave. N., Seattle
Cost: $33 adults, $12 ages 9 & younger
RSVP: 206-523-9570

EASTSIDE

Bellevue Family 4th
What: Family fun and fireworks
Time: 10 pm for fireworks
Location: Bellevue Downtown Park, 10201 N.E. Fourth St., Bellevue
Cost: Free
Parking: Free parking at Bellevue Square after 6 pm
Website: www.bellevuedowntown.com

Kirkland 4th of July Festivities
What: Fireworks
Location: Juanita Marina Beach Park - 25 Lake Shore Plaza, Kirkland
Time: 10 p.m.
Website: www.ci.kirkland.wa.us

Fourth on the Plateau
What: Fireworks Show
Location: Sammamish Commons Park, 801 228th Ave. S.E., Sammamish
Time: 10:15 p.m.
Website: www.ci.sammamish.wa.us/4thjuly.aspx
Carnation Celebration
What: Fireworks Show
Location: Tolt-MacDonald Park - Carnation
Time: Dusk
Website: www.carnation4th.org/

SOUTHEND

Fireworks Over Des Moines
What: Fireworks Display
Location: Des Moines Marina, 22307 Dock St., Des Moines
Time: 10 p.m.
Website: www.desmoineswa.gov

4th of July in Renton
What: Fireworks display over Lake Washington
Location: Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, 1201 Lake Washington Blvd., Renton
Time: 10 p.m.
Website: rentonwa.gov

Fourth of July Splash
What: Fireworks display accompanied by Rainier Symphony
Location: Lake Meridian Park, 14800 S.E. 272nd St., Kent
Time: 10 p.m.
Website: www.ci.kent.wa.us/arts

Red, White and Blues Festival
What: Old-fashioned games, soccer, flag football, volleyball, preschoolers' play area, entertainment on two stages, food vendors, dance, fireworks display
Location: Celebration Park, 1095 S. 324th St., Federal Way
Time: 6-10:30 p.m.
Website: www.cityoffederalway.com

Tacoma Freedom Fair and Air Show
What: Outdoor market, international food fair, Lost Boys Pirate Cove children's activities, Camp Patriot to honor community heroes, car show, entertainment, fireworks display
Location: Waterfront Park, Tacoma
Time: 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Website: www.freedomfair.com

NORTHEND
Family 4th of July
What: Music, children's activities, food vendors, fireworks show at dusk
Time: 7 - 10:30 p.m.
Location: Evergreen Playfields, 22400 56th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace
Website: mltrec.com
An Edmonds Kind of Fourth
What: Fireworks show
Location: Edmonds Civic Stadium and Playfield, Sixth Avenue North and Bell Street, Edmonds
Time: 10 p.m.
Website: www.edmondswa.com

Fourth of July Fireworks
What: Parade with dancers, drill teams and musicians who represent world cultures; all-day festival with food, children's activities and music, fireworks show over Port Gardner Bay
Time: 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Location: Legion Memorial Park, 145 Alverson Blvd. at Marine View Drive, Everett
Website: www.everettwa.org

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Above photo by Erika Schultz of the Seattle Times

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