Fourth of July Guide for the Eastside

By Sophia Sonovich | Courtesy of 425magazine.com

o matter how you decide to celebrate America’s birthday, we have you covered with some of our top picks for Fourth of July festivities on the Eastside.

Edmonds

An Edmonds Kind of 4th

Spend Fourth of July at Edmonds’ all day celebration. The Edmonds Chamber of Commerce has sponsored this event for 111 years, and this year is no different. From a 5k to a mustache contest, this event has it all. Then at 10 p.m., sit back and gaze at the fireworks show set to traditional music.

City of Newcastle

Fourth on the Lake

Bring your chairs and settle in at Lake Boren Park in Newcastle. At 6 p.m. food vendors will be available, and at 8 p.m. performers will take the stage. Stay until it gets dark because the fireworks show over the lake will be one you don’t want to miss.

Kirkland

Celebrate Kirkland

The celebrations begin in Kirkland at 10 a.m. with fun for the family at Marina Park Pavilion. Later, catch the parades, music in the park, and the Kenworth Kirkland Fireworks Show at 10:15 p.m. The theme of this years parade is “Celebrate Kirkland, United We Stand.”

Sammamish

Lake Sammamish Fireworks Show

Celebrate our independence by viewing the 23rd annual Fourth of July Fireworks Show on Lake Sammamish starting at 10:15 p.m. The best spot to nestle in on the lake to view the show is Vasa Park. Not only does the event bring the community together, its proceeds also benefit the Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank.

Kenmore

4th of July Fireworks Show

Bring whatever you need to get cozy at Log Broom Park for the fantastic fireworks show. The show begins at 10 p.m., but to get the celebration started early, activities and vendors will be open at 7:30 p.m.

Bellevue

Downtown Bellevue 4th of July Fireworks

This 27th annual premier Fourth of July event features live music, a family fun zone, food vendors, and a top-of-the-line fireworks show. The fun will begin at 2 p.m. in Bellevue Downtown Park.