Red, White & You

Red, White & You

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Celebrate Independence Day with KAFE 104.1!  From an Old-Fashioned 4th in Blaine to a Fabulous 4th in Mount Vernon!  From Stars, Stripes, and Spokes in Ferndale to Rock the Dock in Anacortes!  Check out all of these 4th of July events and festivals to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America!

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
Saturday, July 4th from 4pm-11pm
Live Music, Kids’ Zone, Vendor Booths
Fireworks at 10:30pm

Blaine
Freedom Eve
Borderite Stadium
Friday, July 3rd from 6:00pm-9:00pm
An Outdoor Music Concert featuring Uncle Lucius w/Brushpopper
Tickets are $25.

Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration
Downtown Blaine
Saturday, July 4th from 10am-10pm
Festivities ALL DAY including:
Pancake Breakfast, Street Fair & Kids Zone, Grand Parade
Fireworks at 10:00pm over Semiahmoo Bay

Ferndale
Stars, Stripes, and Spokes
Pioneer Park/Pioneer Village
Saturday, July 4th from 10:30am-1:00pm
Decorate your bike, stroller, or scooter and bring it for the parade at 11:00am.  Judging is at 10:45 for best decorations and costumes for kids and adults.
There will be live music and historical readings.

Hotel Bellwether
4th of July Brews, Blues, & BBQ
Saturday, July 4th from 6:00pm-10:30pm
LIVE Music from Baby Cakes
BBQ favorites, handcrafted cocktails and local brews
The best seat in the house for the fireworks over Bellingham Bay

 


Skagit County

Big Lake
Friday, 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
Saturday, 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
Saturday, July 4th at 8:00pm
Riverwalk Park
LIVE music starts at 8:00pm with Criminal Squirrel Orchestra.  Fireworks start around 10:00pm.
Please leave fireworks, alcohol, BBQs and canopies at home.

Sedro Woolley Loggerodeo
July 1st-4th
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
Saturday, 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
Saturday, July 4th from 5pm-11pm at the La Conner Marina
Live music from Mama Dirty Skirt, Bluesfish, and Steve Johnson, food, activities all lead up to the fireworks spectacular at 10:00pm

Concrete 4th of July Celebration
Saturday, July 4th at 3pm
The 4th of July Parade begins at 3pm…all entrants are welcome.   There’s also a party at Silo Park after the parade with a patriotic singalong, splashing in a waterpark, biking on the new bike trails, and more.

Skagit Speedway Fireworks
Saturday, July 4th…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 3rd
Firecracker 5K Fun Run at 8:30am
Cake Walk from 1:00pm-2:00pm
Chili Cookoff from 2:00pm-3:00pm
Pie Baking Contest from 3:00pm-4:00pm
LIVE Music from 4:00pm-8:00pm
Eastsound Fireworks Show at 10:00pm

Saturday, July 4th
Farmers Market from 10am-2pm
Orcas Island Community Band celebration from 11am-12pm
Parade at 12:15pm
Antique Car Show at 1:00pm
LIVE Music from 8:00pm-10:00pm
Rosario Fireworks Show at 10:00pm

San Juan Island
Saturday, July 4th ALL DAY in Friday Harbor
Pancake Breakfast 7am-10am
Family Fun Run at 8:00am
Parade at 10:30am
Pig War Picnic after the parade
Tractor Show 11am-3pm
LIVE Music at San Juan Island Brewing Co. from 1:00pm-3:00pm
The Dangerfields at Fairweather Park from 6:00pm-9:00pm
Music, food, and entertainment throughout the day
Fireworks over the Port of Friday Harbor at dusk  (10:15ish)

Lopez Island
Friday, July 3rd
The Annual Lopez Center Concert on July 3rd brings the community together for a lively evening of music and celebration. Enjoy local bands, great company, and a festive atmosphere that sets the stage for Lopez Island’s Fourth of July festivities. Whether you’re a visitor or a longtime resident, this concert is a fun way to soak up the island’s creative spirit and kick off the holiday weekend.

Saturday, 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
Friday, July 3rd at Freeland Park
LIVE music, bouncy houses, facepainting, and more at 4pm
Fireworks at dusk (approximately 10pm)

Oak Harbor 4th of July Parade & Fireworks
Saturday, 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
Saturday, July 4th – 8:00am-10:00pm
Pickleball Tournament from 8am-11am
Patriotic Pet Parade from 11am-12pm
Cornhole Tournament 11am-2pm
Craft & Food Vendors from 12pm-8pm
Apple Pie Eating Contest from 12pm-1pm
Uncle Sam’s Hot Dog Eating Contest from 2pm-3pm
Lawn Mower Derby from 3pm-5pm
Mars Garden Concert from 4pm-6pm
Parade at 6pm
Black Diamond Junction concert from 8pm-10pm
Fireworks at 10:15pm


Snohomish County

Mountlake Terrace 3rd of July Family Fireworks
Friday, 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
Saturday, July 4th from 3:00pm-11pm at Legion Memorial Park
Live music starts at 3:30pm
There’s also food trucks, Imagine Children’s Museum, putt putt, and an axe-throwing tournament.
Thunder on the Bay fireworks show starts at dusk (appx. 10:15pm)

Arlington 4th of July Celebration
Friday, July 3rd
Stilly Beer & Wine Garden at Haller Park from 2:00pm-9:00pm with the Stilly River Lockdown Band starting to play at 5:30pm

Friday, July 3rd
Line Dancing at Smokey Point Park at 6:00pm with South Fork Country Kickers.

Saturday, July 4th ALL DAY
Highlights include:
Pancake Breakfast from 8am-11am
Kids Kloset Silent Auction 8:30am-11:00am
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
Community Commemorative Photo after the parade
Great Stilly Duck Dash at 7:00pm
Fireworks at 10:00pm at Quake Park (seating on lawn of Boys & Girls Club)

Darrington Fireworks Show
Saturday, July 4th
Fireworks at dusk at the High School football field

Edmonds – An Edmonds Kind of 4th
Saturday, July 4th 9:30am-1pm in downtown Edmonds
4th of July 5K at Edmonds City Park
1K Family Run at 9:30am
1K Senior Saunter at 9:35am
5K Run at 9:45am
Children’s Parade at 11:30am
Main Parade at 12:00pm

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