Top-Notch Fireworks Displays and Fourth of July Celebrations Throughout Seattle and Puget Sound Region
Fiery Skies over the Emerald City: Fourth of July Fireworks and Festivities Around Seattle 2025
It's that time of year again, folks! Let's celebrate the land of the free and the home of the brave in style. Here's what's happening across Seattle for the Fourth of July 2025:
Pre-Independence Day Bash: July 3 Fun, Fireworks, and Frivolity
Red, White & Kaboom: Puyallup's 3rd of July Celebration
Date and Time: Thursday, July 3, 12:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.Location: Washington State Fairgrounds
Kick off your Fourth festivities early with rockin' live music, kid-friendly activities, a car show, and delicious eats! Fireworks light up the sky as the clock strikes dusk. Gather your parking passes for $30 in advance!
Lacey Fireworks Spectacular
Date and Time: Thursday, July 3, 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.Location: Rainier Vista Community Park
For more than five decades, the Lacey Independence Day Fireworks Spectacular has dazzled residents and visitors alike. Head to Rainier Vista Community Park for music, games, and food, and watch the sky burst into pyrotechnic brilliance at 10 p.m.
Maple Valley Independence Day Celebration
Date and Time: Thursday, July 3, 5 p.m. to 10:20 p.m.Location: Lake Wilderness Park
The early bird gets the fireworks, as Maple Valley holds their Independence Day Celebration a day early. Beginning at 5 p.m., picnic games, live music, and mouthwatering food can be found at Lake Wilderness Park. Prepare for fireworks around 10 p.m.
Newcastle's Fireworks on the Lake
Date and Time: Thursday, July 3, 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.Location: Lake Boren Park
Celebrate a few days early with Newcastle's Fireworks on the Lake. Food truck offerings, music, and dazzling fireworks await you and your family at picturesque Lake Boren Park starting at 6 p.m.
Mountlake Terrace 3rd of July Family Celebration
Date and Time: Thursday, July 3, 6 p.m. to 10:45 p.m.Location: Ballinger Park
Mountlake Terrace keeps it old-school, setting off their fireworks show on the eve of the Fourth. Munch on some grub, rock out to music, play field games, and test your pie-eating skills before the grand finale fireworks display at 10 p.m.
Independence Day in Seattle: Fireworks and Fun, July 4
Bainbridge Island's Grand Old 4th of July
Date and Time: Friday, July 4, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.Location: downtown Winslow
Filled with activities for all ages, Bainbridge Island's Grand Old 4th of July takes over downtown Winslow. Enjoy pancake breakfasts, parades, car shows, and more!
West Seattle 4th of July Kids' Parade
Date and Time: Friday, July 4, 10 a.m. to noonLocation: Sunset Ave. and 44th Ave. NW
Join the kids and pedal your bike, push your stroller, or roll your wagon in West Seattle's Fourth of July kids' parade. Stick around for arts and crafts after the parade at Hamilton Viewpoint Park.
Burien Independence Day Parade
Date and Time: Friday, July 4, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Location: downtown streets
Step back in time at Burien's Independence Day Parade, featuring floats, marching bands, and more. Gather along downtown streets at 11 a.m. to catch the action.
Seafair Summer Fourth
Date and Time: Friday, July 4, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.Location: Gas Works Park
The region's biggest fireworks display takes place during Seafair Summer Fourth. Make your way to Gas Works Park to enjoy live music, games, food, and a pie-eating contest leading up to the fireworks show at 10:20 p.m. Check out 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 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.Location: Lake Meridian Park
cooling off at Kent's 4th of July Splash, with family-friendly games, 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 p.m. to 11 p.m.Location: Des Moines Marina
The Des Moines Marina makes an ideal backdrop for the city's drone show, starting at 10 p.m. Arrive early to sample some food truck fare and enjoy live music, starting at 5 p.m.
As always, all events are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted[3]. Enjoy the celebrations safely!
- From the red, white, and blue decorations to the kid-friendly activities, the Pre-Independence Day Bash offers a small taste of the fun to come for Seattle's Fourth of July 2025.
- While hitting the books might seem out of place this holiday, Seattle's educators can find resources on the city's Fourth of July events at the entertainment section of the general news websites for updated schedules and important information.
- Teens and young adults looking for fashion trends or beauty tips can match their patriotic looks from head to toe by checking out the latest fashion-and-beauty news before setting off to the city's Fourth of July events.
- After a day filled with landscapes adorned with sky-high fireworks, quench your thirst at a local food-and-drink spot for a revitalizing beverage before heading home or continuing the festivities.
- When it comes to holiday meals, your family can dine on classic American dishes, such as barbecue and apple pie, making this Fourth of July weekend a sweet treat for your taste buds.
- Post-event, the house may need a little tidying, so take advantage of helpful home-and-garden tips to get your home shipshape before the holiday guests arrive.
