Independence Day, also known as The 4th of July, is coming! This holiday celebrates the day the U.S. adopted the Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776, and declared independence from Britain.
This is our biggest national holiday of the year. There will be celebrations all day and fireworks at night. Each city plans their own celebration. Check out the links below to decide where you would like to celebrate: Seattle: Seafair Summer 4th Noon- 11:00 p.m. Gas Works Park & Lake Union Park Live music, refreshments, and a huge fireworks display. Website: http://www.seafair.com/AnEvent.aspx?ID=24&SecID=1018 Bellevue: Bellevue Family 4th 2 p.m.- 10:30 p.m. Bellevue Downtown Park Live music, entertainment, free kids' activities, and a great fireworks display over the park, set to music played live by the Bellevue Youth Symphony. Website: http://www.bellevuedowntown.org/events/familyfourth/index.html Kirkland: Celebrate Kirkland 10 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Marina Park Parade, live music, food, and fireworks over Lake Washington. Website: http://www.celebratekirkland.org/eventschedule.htm Sammamish: Fourth on the Plateau 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. Sammamish Commons Food, live music, kids' activities, fireworks. Website: http://www.sammamish.us/events/FourthOntheplateau.aspx Issaquah: Down Home 4th of July and Heritage Day Celebration 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Veteran's Memorial Park (Parade route is on NW Gilman Blvd) Old fashioned games and races, "Slug Speed Race" contest, pie-eating contest, kids bike and pet parade, Jazz music, and more. (no fireworks) Website: http://www.downhome4th.org/ More celebrations, fun runs, and fireworks displays are happening all throughout the region. Here is a link to information: http://www.seattle-fun.com/seattle-fourth-of-july.html Have a fabulous 4th of July!
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