WASHINGTON, USA — The Fourth of July is just days away!
Laws surrounding the use and sale of fireworks have changed in the last few years. For those who want to leave it up to the professionals, here's a list of displays and events happening around western Washington.
Seafair Fourth of July in Seattle
- Location: Gas Works Park, South Lake Union Park and Lake Union
- Hours: 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Price: Free and open to those of all ages. Reserved seats can still be purchased for around $50.
Seafair is one of Washington's most famous and has been voted one of the country’s best fireworks shows by USA TODAY and Business Insider. The event will include live music, food vendors and field games. For more information, click here.
The fireworks show will also be shown on KONG and KING5+ starting at 9 p.m.
This year lights at playfields, ballfields and other athletic parks will be turned on during nighttime hours to discourage fireworks lighting. For a full list of parks that will be lit, visit seattle.gov.
Tacoma’s Fourth of July Summer Blast
- Location: Ruston Way Waterfront
- Hours: 12 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- Attractions: Beer garden, live music, craft vendors, fireworks show, kids play area
Lacey Fireworks Spectacular
- Location: Rainier Vista Park
- Hours: 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Attractions: Live music, an aerial and cirque performance, more than 20 food vendors and, of course, a fireworks show starting at 10 p.m.
For more information, click here.
People's Bank Fourth of July Spectacular in Bellingham
- Location: Zuanich Point Park and the Squalicum Boathouse
- Time: 12 p.m., with fireworks display starting at 10:30 p.m.
- Attractions: Beer garden, art projects, family-friendly activities, food vendors
For more information, click here.
Carnation Fourth of July Celebration
- Location: Remlinger Farm
- Time: All-day festivities start at 8 a.m. and concludes with a firework show starting at 10 p.m.
- Attractions: 5K run, kiddie parade, grand parade, live music, basketball tournament
For more information, click here.
Fourth of July Splash in Kent
- Location: Lake Meridian park
- Time: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Attractions: Live music, food vendors, fireworks show that starts at 10 p.m.
The event is free for all ages. For more information, click here.
Other Fourth of July events
This year marks the 115th year of the parade. It will start at 11 a.m. and attendees are urged to arrive early to get a good seat. The parade will make its way through downtown Everett, starting at 25th Street and Colby Avenue.
- Location: Les Gove Park
- Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Price: Free, but guests can purchase wristbands that allow unlimited activities throughout the festival for $10
There will be no shortage of things to do at the festival. There will be mini golf, laser tag, food vendors, bocce and a classic car show.
- Location: Norwood Swim Club
- Time: Race check-in starts at 8:30 a.m. and other festivities will last through 4 p.m.
- Attractions: 5K run/walk, parade, food trucks, live music, slip 'n' slide
For those planning to set off personal fireworks, here's everything you need to know about the laws in your area.
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