Red, White & You

Red, White & You

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Celebrate Independence Day with KAFE 104.1!  From the Fireworks Over Bellingham Bay to the Hometown 4th in La Conner!  The Big Lake Fireworks in Mount Vernon to An Old-Fashioned Fourth in Blaine!

And, be sure to check to see if, and when, you can set off fireworks where you live HERE!

Wherever you’re enjoying the fireworks tonight, turn up your radios for our Fireworks Soundtrack!  The show goes from approximately 10:00pm-10:30pm, with a replay of all the songs in their entirety from 10:30pm-12:00am.

Here’s a listing of 4th of July events around the Pacific Northwest!  If you have an event that you’d like us to add, let us know about it!

Whatcom County

Bellingham – Zuanich Point Park
Peoples Bank 4th of July Spectacular
Zuanich Point Park
Friday, July 4th from 12pm-11pm
Live Music, Kids’ Zone, Vendor Booths
Fireworks at 10:30pm

Downtown Blaine
Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration
Friday, July 4th from 8am-11pm
Festivities ALL DAY including:
Pancake Breakfast from 8am-11am
Street Fair & Kids Zone from 10am-6pm
Grand Parade at 12pm
Kid Zone from 1pm-5pm
Fireworks at 10:30pm

Hotel Bellwether
4th of July Brews, Blues, & BBQ
Friday, July 4th from 5:30pm-11:00pm
LIVE Music from The Chris Eger Band
BBQ favorites, handcrafted cocktails and local brews

Bellingham Bells Fireworks Night
Saturday, July 5th at Joe Martin Field
After all the 4th of July fun, you can see even more fireworks after the Bellingham Bells host the Port Angeles Lefties on July 5th at Joe Martin Field in Bellingham!


Skagit County

Big Lake
Thursday, July 3rd at approximately 10:15pm
Best viewing places are The Big Lake Golf Course or The Big Lake Church.
Parking Fee of $20.
Presented by the Big Lake Firefighters Association

Anacortes
Friday, July 4th from 10am-1pm
Town Photos & Patriotic Program at 10am
Parade at 11am
Rock the Dock at Seafarer’s Park at 5pm
Fireworks will begin at dusk over Fidalgo Bay (appx. 10pm-ish)

Mount Vernon Fabulous 4th of July
Friday, July 4th at approximately 10:00pm
Edgewater Park
Park opens at 8pm. Please leave fireworks, alcohol, BBQs and canopies at home

Sedro Woolley Loggerodeo
June 29th-July 5th
Loggerodeo is a week full of activities for the entire community including chainsaw carving competitions, a beard contest, street dance, live music, a carnival, and fireworks.  Click here for a schedule of events.
Fireworks will be July 4th at dusk at Riverside Park.

La Conner 4th of July Parade
Friday, July 4th from 12pm-2pm
Open to anyone who wants to enter.  Lineup begins at 11am on State St. behind the La Conner Retirement Inn.  Parade starts at 12pm.

La Conner Hometown 4th of July Celebration
Friday, July 4th from 5pm-11pm at the La Conner Marina
Live music, food, activities all lead up to the fireworks spectacular at 10:00pm

Concrete 4th of July Celebration
Friday, July 4th at 3pm
The 4th of July Parade begins at 3pm…all entrants are welcome.   There’s also a DIY picnic and party at Silo Park.

Skagit Speedway Fireworks
Saturday, July 5th…Races start at 7pm, fireworks are after the races
It’s a night of racing action at Skagit Speedway, followed by the fireworks.


San Juan County

Orcas Island 4th of July Celebration
Friday, July 4th ALL DAY at the Eastsound Village Green
5K Fun Run at 8am
Community Picnic & Market starts at 12pm
Cake Walk at 1pm
Chili Cook-off at 1:30pm
Pie Contest at 2:30pm
LIVE Music from 3pm-9pm

San Juan Island
Friday, July 4th ALL DAY in Friday Harbor
Pancake Breakfast 7am-10am
Parade at 10:30am
Pig War Picnic after the parade
Tractor Show 11am-3pm
Randy Hansen Concert  6pm-10pm
Music, food, and entertainment throughout the day
Fireworks over the Port of Friday Harbor at dusk  (10:15ish)

Lopez Island
Friday, July 4th ALL DAY
Celebrate Independence Day on Lopez Island with a morning Fun Run, a charming Book Sale, and their famous small-town parade that winds through the heart of the village. Wrap up the day with a dazzling Fireworks display over Fisherman Bay, making July 4th on Lopez a perfect blend of community spirit and festive fun.


Island County

Freeland 3rd of July Freedomfest
Thursday, July 3rd at Freeland Park
LIVE music, bouncy houses, facepainting, and more at 5pm
Fireworks at dusk (approximately 10pm)

Oak Harbor 4th of July Parade & Fireworks
Friday, July 4th
The Fourth of July parade sets off at 11am
Fireworks will be launched SE Pioneer Way after dark (around 10pm).
For a weekend full of events including a carnival, street festival, and more, CLICK HERE!


Clallam County

4th of July Celebration in Port Angeles
Friday, July 4th – 8:30am-10:00pm
Pickleball Tournament at 9:00am
Apple Pie Baking Contest at 11am
Cornhole Tournament 11am-2pm
Uncle Sam’s Hot Dog Eating Contest from 2pm-3pm
U.S. Army Band Concert from 3pm-5pm
Lawn Mower Derby in downtown Port Angeles from 3pm-5pm
Live Music on the City Pier from 4pm-6pm
Parade at 6pm
BARRACUDA concert from 8pm-10pm
Fireworks at 10pm


Snohomish County

Mountlake Terrace 3rd of July Family Fireworks
Thursday, July 3rd at 6:00pm at Ballinger Park
This year’s festivities will include a pie eating contest, field games, a DJ, and food trucks.  Fireworks will take place at approximately 10:00pm.

Everett 4th of July Festival
Friday, July 4th from 3:00pm-11pm at Legion Memorial Park
Live music starts at 3:30pm
There’s also food trucks, putt putt, and an axe-throwing tournament
Thunder on the Bay fireworks show starts at dusk (appx. 10:30pm)

Arlington 4th of July Celebration
Friday, July 4th ALL DAY
Highlights include:
Pancake Breakfast from 8am-11am
Freedom 5K Color Run at 10am
Carnival from 12pm-4pm at Legion Park
Kiddies Parade at 4:30pm on Olympic Avenue
Grand Parade at 5:00pm on Olympic Avenue
Fireworks at 10:00pm at Quake Park (seating on lawn of Boys & Girls Club)

Darrington Parade & Fireworks Show
Friday, July 4th
Fireworks at dusk at the High School football field

Edmonds – An Edmonds Kind of 4th
Friday, July 4th 8am-1pm in downtown Edmonds
1K Baby Brackett run at 8am
5K Beat Brackett at 8:10am
Children’s Parade at 11:30am
Main Parade at 12:00pm

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