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Top 5 Events | July 3-5

β‘  Fourth of July

πŸ“… July 4, 2026
πŸ“ Lake Union, Seattle, WA

Fireworks explode above Lake Union at 10:15 PM during Seafair 4th of July. Entry gates are open from 3 to 8 PM. This year, visitors must register for a free ticket or reserve a seat in advance. πŸŽ†βœ¨

North Shore: Gas Works Park features a kids’ zone, traditional games, a music stage, bicycle storage, 2 beer gardens, and food & drink vendors.πŸŽ‰πŸΏ

South Shore: Lake Union Park offers kids’ basketball, traditional games, DJ music, a beer garden, and food & drink vendors. πŸŽ‰πŸ”

πŸ’΅ Tickets: FREE

β‘‘ Concerts at the Locks

πŸ“… July 4 & July 5, 2026
πŸ“ Hiram M. Chittenden Locks & Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Garden, 3015 NW 54th St, Seattle, WA 98107

Concerts at the Locks is a popular outdoor summer music series at Ballard Locks, typically scheduled around 2 PM on weekends. The series features jazz, big bands, orchestras, and community bands, creating a relaxed outdoor atmosphere. 🎷🎢

Visitors can bring picnic blankets or chairs and enjoy music on the Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Garden lawn while watching boats pass through the locks, making it perfect for families, couples, and tourists. 🌿🎡

πŸ’΅ Tickets: FREE

β‘’ West Seattle Kids Fourth of July Parade

πŸ“… July 4, 2026 | 10:00 AM
πŸ“ Sunset Ave & 44th Ave NW, West Seattle, WA 98107

The West Seattle Kids Fourth of July Parade is a community tradition where children ride bikes, decorate wagons, and participate with strollers, celebrating Independence Day with fun activities. 🚲🎈

After the parade, the area hosts live performances, food vendors, and family-friendly games, providing a festive morning experience for families. πŸŽ‰πŸΏ

πŸ’΅ Tickets:Β Free

β‘£ Fourth on the Plateau–Sammamish Commons

πŸ“… July 4, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM
πŸ“ Sammamish Commons, 831 228th Ave SE, Sammamish, WA 98075

Fourth on the Plateau offers live music, a variety of food trucks, interactive children’s activities, and outdoor play areas, creating a vibrant summer festival that attracts families and community members alike. The event also features arts and crafts vendors, local performers, and engaging group games.πŸ”πŸŽΈ

The celebration culminates in a spectacular fireworks display around 10:00β€―PM, letting families, couples, and guests enjoy a classic Independence Day night under the stars following a full day of festivities. πŸŽ†πŸŽ²

πŸ’΅ Tickets: FREE

β‘€ Everett Fourth of July

πŸ“… July 4, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM
πŸ“ Legion Memorial Park, Everett, WA 98201

The Everett Fourth of July celebration includes all-day parades, family entertainment, and waterfront festivities, with fireworks typically illuminating Snohomish River and Port Gardner Bay in the evening. πŸŽ‡πŸŒŠ

Visitors can also enjoy food stalls, beer gardens, children’s games, and live music, making it a festival well-suited for full-family participation. πŸ”πŸŽΆ

πŸ’΅ Tickets: FREE

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