From fireworks over gorgeous lakes, and lighting up the Seattle skyline to community parades, there are plenty of wonderful places to watch fireworks and celebrate Independence Day in Seattle.
Where to watch fireworks in Seattle
Amazon Safari Summer Fourth
This is one of the best ways to celebrate Independence Day in the Pacific Northwest.
A family-friendly event that features live music and entertainment, yard games, food trucks, and an amazing choreographed fireworks presentation.
Where: 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle
When: July 4 from 3-11 pm
Angle Lake Park in SeaTac
Start the morning watching a festive neighborhood street parade. The afternoon fun includes swimming in the lake, races, dock decorating contests, and more. Guests can then enjoy the Parade of Decorated Boats at sunset (around 9 pm) before the drone show which will begin at approximately 10 pm
Where: Angle Lake Park
When: July 4
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An Edmonds Kind of 4th
The Edmonds Chamber of Commerce will host a 5K race, a children’s parade, and a main parade. Events begin at 9 am.
Where: 6th Avenue and Main Street, Edmonds
When: July 5
Bainbridge Island Grand Old 4th of July
A family-friendly event that kicks off with a pancake breakfast. After a hearty breakfast guests can enjoy a fun run, car show, street fair, kids zone, beer & wine garden, live music stages, and a 1-mile hometown parade.
Where: Waterfront Park
When: July 4 from 7a- 5 pm
Bellevue Family 4th
Guests will enjoy kids’ activities, food vendors, and live music before the fireworks. The fireworks kick off at 10 pm and will be synchronized with a live performance by the Bellevue Youth Symphony Orchestra.
Where: Downtown Park
When: July 4
Burien Independence Day Parade
This community parade takes place in downtown Burien. The parade starts at 3 pm and lasts approximately two hours.
Where: Downtown Burien
When: July 4
Des Moines Marina Celebration
A family-friendly event that will have everything from a maker’s market, food trucks, beer & wine garden. Live music and more.
Visitors can bring lawn chairs and blankets to watch the light-up drone show that starts at 10 pm.
Where: Des Moines Marina
When: July 4
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Normandy Park Fourth of July Celebration
An all-day event that starts with a fun run at 10 am. Other events include a parade, car show, kids zone, free hot dogs and ice cream, and more.
Where: Normandy Park
When: July 4
Lacey Fireworks Spectacular
Come early for the musical performances, acrobats, kids zone, and food vendors. The fireworks are set for 10 pm and guests can pick up a free pair of 3D glasses to elevate the experience.
Where: Rainier Vista
When: July 4
Tacoma Summer Blast
Enjoy a free family-friendly day of live music, food, entertainment, and craft vendors. Bring a picnic, blanket, and lawn chairs and enjoy the fireworks display over Commencement Bat at 10 pm.
Where: Dune Peninsula
When: July 4
Red, White, and Blues Festival Fireworks Display
Enjoy live music, food vendors, kids’ crafts, inflatables, and family fun all day. The main stage lights up at 4:00 PM with live music and performers. The fireworks will begin at 10:15 pm.
Where: Celebration Park, Federal Way
When: July 4
Red White and Boom
This free community event has food trucks, kid activities, vendors, and entertainment.
The festivities begin at 7 pm and fireworks will begin at 9:45 pm.
Where: Snoqualmie Community Park
When: July 4
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27 Flags at the Museum of Flight
27 Flags Independence Day Celebration is an event where members of Skyway Post 9430 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars honor our Nation’s birthday with a salute to the American flag—all 27 versions that have officially represented the U.S. over the years.
The presentation of each iteration is accompanied by the story of its symbolism in this all-ages program.
Where: The Museum of Flight
When: July 4
