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Lacey Fireworks Spectacular. Photo by Senza Photography
Happy birthday, America! We are celebrating in our usual fashion, delighting in the sparkles and booms overhead. The 4th lands on a Friday this year, so maybe you’ll let the kids stay up later than usual and risk the next day's sleep-deprived crankiness. Some cities will set off their fireworks on Thursday, which will give you an extra day to recover from blowing past bedtime.
But if any late night is too late for your kids, Seattle-area fireworks shows are not the only way to celebrate there are so many other things to do on the Fourth of July including kids’ parades and other daytime festivities. The best tradition of all? All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Here’s where to celebrate the Fourth of July and watch fireworks around Seattle in 2025.
July 3 Independence Day fests and fireworks
Red, White & Kaboom: Puyallup’s 3rd of July Celebration
Date and time: Thursday, July 3, 12:30–10:30 p.m.
Puyallup’s July 3 fireworks show, Red, White & Kaboom, lights up the sky at dusk over the Washington State Fairgrounds. Beforehand enjoy live music, kids’ corner activities, car show and food trucks starting at noon. Parking passes available for $30.
Lacey Fireworks Spectacular
Date and time: Thursday, July 3, 4–11 p.m.
For more than 50 years, Lacey has presented its Independence Day Fireworks Spectacular a day early, on July 3. Music and fun kick off at 4 p.m. in Rainier Vista Community Park, with fireworks at 10 p.m.
Maple Valley Independence Day Celebration
Date and time: Thursday, July 3, 5–10:20 p.m.
Maple Valley also favors the early game, with its Independence Day Celebration at Lake Wilderness Park on Wednesday, July 3, starting at 5 p.m. with picnic games, live music and food. The fireworks show starts around 10 p.m.
Newcastle’s Fireworks on the Lake
Date and time: Thursday, July 3, 6–10:30 p.m.
Get a head start on Independence Day festivities at Newcastle’s fireworks show sparkling over Lake Boren Park. Food truck offerings and music start at 6 p.m., then of course, fireworks at 10 p.m.
Mountlake Terrace 3rd of July Family Celebration
Date and time: Thursday, July 3, 6–10:45 p.m.
Keeping with city tradition, Mountlake Terrace shoots off fireworks on Wednesday, July 3. The show starts at 10 p.m., preceded by music, field games and food beginning at 6 p.m. in Ballinger Park. Don’t miss the pie eating contest this year!
July 4 fireworks and celebrations in Seattle
Bainbridge Island’s Grand Old 4th of July
Date and time: Friday, July 4, 7 a.m.–5 p.m.
Bainbridge Island’s Grand Old 4th of July features events happening all day in downtown Winslow, including perennial favorites such as the pancake breakfast, car show, Kids’ Zone, street fair, parade and more.
West Seattle 4th of July Kids’ Parade
Date and time: Friday, July 4, 10 a.m.–noon
Get those strollers, wagons and bikes ready! West Seattle’s 4th of July kids’ parade rolls out at 10 a.m. from the corner of Sunset Ave. and 44th Ave. NW. Kids are invited to play games and do arts and craft afterwards at Hamilton Viewpoint Park.
Burien Independence Day Parade
Date and time: Friday, July 4, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
For over 100 years, Burien’s Independence Day Parade keeps marching on. Gather along downtown streets at 11 a.m. for floats, marching bands and more.
Seafair Summer Fourth
Date and time: Friday, July 4, 3–11 p.m.
Seafair Summer Fourth’s fireworks show over Gas Works Park is the region’s biggest display. Gates open at 3 p.m. with live music, field games, food and a pie-eating contest leading up to the main event fireworks show at 10:20 p.m. You can also find great views of the show from South Lake Union Park or on and around Lake Union.
Kent’s 4th of July Splash
Date and time: Friday, July 4, 5–10:30 p.m.
Celebrate summer at Kent’s 4th of July Splash with outdoor fun, music and food starting at 5 p.m. at Lake Meridian Park. Fireworks blast off at 10 p.m.
Des Moines 4th of July Celebration and Drone Show
Date and time: Friday, July 4, 5–11 p.m.
The Des Moines Marina makes an ideal backdrop for the city’s drone show starting at 10 p.m. Come early to sample some food truck fare and enjoy live music starting at 5 p.m.
July 4 Eastside fireworks and fests
Carnation’s 4th of July Celebration
Date and time: Friday, July 4, 8:30 a.m.–10:45 p.m.
Carnation has a whole day of fun scheduled, starting with the Pies & Pints 5K at 8:30 a.m., a kiddie parade at 11 a.m., and ending with fireworks at Remlinger Farms around 9:50 p.m.
Bothell 4th of July Parade & Pancake Breakfast
Date and time: Friday, July 4, 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Bothell once again hosts its annual July 4th festivities including a free pancake breakfast, followed by a children's parade, then the over 100-year-old Grand Parade through the streets of downtown, ending near Pop Keeney Stadium.
Celebrate Kirkland
Date and time: Friday, July 4, 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Kirkland hosts its annual Kids’ Parade, followed by the main parade, through the streets of downtown, starting at 11:30 a.m. Kids can meet at Lakeshore Plaza an hour early to decorate and prepare.
Issaquah Down Home 4th of July
Date and time: Friday, July 4, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Issaquah’s annual 4th of July fest kicks off at 11 a.m. with the kids and pets parade along Front Street. Stay after to enjoy music, food trucks and picnicking along Front Street.
Bellevue Family 4th
Date and time: Friday, July 4, 5–10:45 p.m.
Bellevue booms with its huge Family 4th celebration. Fun and entertainment are on offer in Bellevue Downtown Park starting at 5 p.m., and fireworks bursting in air just after 10 p.m.
Fourth on the Plateau
Date and time: Friday, July 4, 5–10:30 p.m.
Fun games and activities for the whole family start at 5 p.m. at Sammamish Commons for Fourth on the Plateau; fireworks launch at 10 p.m.
Snoqualmie 4th of July Red, White & Boom Fireworks
Date and time: Friday, July 4, 7–10:30 p.m.
Find inflatables, field games and more family fun beginning at 7 p.m. in Snoqualmie Community Park, culminating in a booming fireworks show at 9:45 p.m.
Kenmore’s 4th of July Fireworks Show
Date and time: Friday, July 4, 7:30–10:30 p.m.
Fireworks light up the sky in Kenmore at 10 p.m. over Log Boom Park. Music and family fun start at 7:30 p.m.
Lake Sammamish Fireworks Show
Date and time: Friday, July 4, 10 p.m.
Issaquah launches its fireworks show over Lake Sammamish. This display is a fundraiser for the local food and clothing bank and can be viewed from anywhere along the southern side of the lake. Donations are welcome. Lake Sammamish State Park and Vasa Park are popular viewing points.
July 4 fests and fireworks north of Seattle
An Edmonds Kind of Fourth
Date and time: Friday, July 4, 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
In Edmonds, early birds with youngsters can race in the 1K family race at 9:30 a.m. and then head downtown to enjoy the kids’ parade at 11:30 a.m. The main parade starts at noon.
Everett’s July 4th
Date and time: Friday, July 4, 3–10:30 p.m. (not yet updated for 2025)
Everett’s July 4th Celebration kicks off at 3 p.m. with kids’ activities provided by Imagine Children’s Museum and plenty of other entertainment at Legion Memorial Park — the perfect place from which to catch the fireworks show at around 10 p.m.
Marysville 4th of July
Date and time: Friday, July 4, 7–10:30 p.m.
Marysville welcomes visitors to Ebey Waterfront Park beginning at 7 p.m. for fun, festivities and fireworks; the fireworks show lights up the sky beginning at 10 p.m.
July 4 fests and fireworks in Tacoma and South Sound
Auburn’s 4th of July Festival
Date and time: Friday, July 4, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Head to Auburn’s Les Gove Park for tons of kiddie entertainment happening all day. Kids can enjoy unlimited inflatables, train rides, bungee trampolines and more with purchase of a wristband for $10.
Tacoma’s 4th of July Summer Blast
Date and time: Friday, July 4, noon–10:30 p.m.
Fireworks will light up the night over Commencement Bay at 10 p.m. Turn up beforehand for food and entertainment at Dune Peninsula and Cummings Park starting at noon.
Federal Way Red, White & Blues 4th of July Festival
Date and time: Friday, July 4, 4–11 p.m.
Federal Way hosts its Red, White & Blues Festival playing at Celebration Park. Festivities, including a parade, inflatables and other fun kids' activities, begin at 4 p.m. with fireworks launching at 10:15 p.m.
Tumwater Independence Day Parade & Family Festival
Date and time: Friday, July 4, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. (parade) and 6–10:45 p.m. (festival and fireworks)
In Tumwater, catch the community parade at 11 a.m., head over to Tumwater Valley Golf Course for the Tumwater Family Festival starting at 6 p.m., and stay for the fireworks show at 10:15 p.m. $10 event parking.
Steilacoom’s 4th of July Parade & Celebration
Date and time: Friday, July 4, 1–10:45 p.m.
In downtown Steilacoom, line the streets to catch the parade at 1 p.m. and stay for booming fireworks around 10:30 p.m.
Enumclaw 4th of July Parade
Date and time: Friday, July 4, noon–1 p.m.
All are invited to watch or join Enumclaw’s patriotic parade which winds through town beginning at noon.
Weekend fireworks
JBLM Freedom Fest
Date and time: Saturday, June 28, 1–11 p.m.
Joint Base Lewis-McChord’s pre-Fourth festival is back and open to the public (with preregistration). It’s an all-day event with carnival rides, entertainment, car show and more taking place at Cowan Stadium on base. The night ends with a short drone show followed by fireworks at 10:15 p.m.
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in 2017 and was most recently updated on June 18, 2025 by ParentMap’s calendar editor, Julie Dodobara, who fact-checked and verified each event to make sure it was accurate and updated for the 2025 festivities.
