Fireworks Fill The Sky On 4Th Of July
Seattle -- AT&T Family Fourth Celebration: Entertainment, flag ceremony, fireworks at 10:20 p.m.; starts at noon, Gas Works Park, free; 281-1111. -- 4th of Jul-Ivar: Includes FlyerWorks, an all-day event sponsored by the Museum of Flight, plus music, food, entertainment, fireworks at 10:15 p.m.; starts at 11 a.m., Myrtle Edwards Park; free; 587-6500. -- Spirit of Puget Sound: View the fireworks and enjoy a full-course dinner, floor show and dancing; boarding begins at 7 p.m., Pier 70, $45-$75; 443-1442. -- Fourth of July Party: Entertainment, food buffet ($5) and viewing of the Lake Union fireworks sponsored by The Swedish Club and the Young Scandinavians; 8 p.m., 1920 Dexter Ave. N., $3 admission; please call first, 283-1090. -- "A Waterfront 4th": A day-long celebration, wading pool, barbecue, and rooftop viewing of Elliott Bay fireworks; 11:30 a.m., Bell Harbor International Conference Center, Pier 66, free admission; 441-6666. -- Fireworks Extravaganza Tour: Gray Line of Seattle provides round-trip transportation, picnic buffet, indoor viewing of Elliott Bay fireworks; pick-up times 4:45 to 6:30 p.m., party at Bell Harbor International Conference Center, Pier 66, $39; 624-5813. -- Naturalization Ceremony: Speakers include Mayor Norm Rice, Gov. Mike Lowry, Sen. Slade Gorton, Sen. Patty Murray, Rep. Jim McDermott, plus storyteller Grey Eagle, musical entertainment; noon, Flag Plaza, Seattle Center, free; 684-7200.
North
-- Lynnwood: Star Spangled Celebration with fireworks, crafts, food, entertainment; 8 p.m., Lynnwood High School Athletic Complex, 3003 184th St. S.W., free; 771-4030. -- Bothell: Children's parade at 11:45 a.m., followed by the grand parade at noon beginning at Kaysner Way and Main Street, live music and a re-enactment of the Battle of Concord follow at Bothell Landing Park, 9929 N.E. 180th St., free; 485-4353. -- Arlington: Pancake breakfast in Haller Park, parade at 5 p.m. down North Olympic Avenue, fireworks at 9:30 p.m., Eagle Creek Elementary, 1216 E. Fifth St., free; 435-3708. -- Edmonds: Children's parade at 11:30 a.m. at 500 Walnut St. followed by the main parade at 600 Main St., live entertainment at 8 p.m. at Civic Center Playfield, 600 Bell St., fireworks at 10 p.m., free; 776-6711. -- Everett: Community picnic with live entertainment from noon to 4 p.m. at Forest Park, 802 Mukilteo Blvd., entertainment at 8 p.m. at Everett Memorial Stadium, 3900 Broadway, fireworks at 10 p.m., free; 339-1113. -- Index: Craft booths, parade at noon, duck race and live entertainment; starts 10 a.m., fireworks at 10 p.m., Index Avenue; (360) 793-0584. -- Monroe: Demolition derby and fireworks; time trials start at 5 p.m., Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. S.E., $3.50-$12; 776-2802. -- Shoreline: Softball tournament, children's activities, live entertainment, food booths; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Hamlin Park, 16006 15th Ave. N.E., free; 361-2260.
South
-- Auburn: Food, crafts, games, fireworks; 11 a.m., Les Gove Park, Auburn; free; 931-3043. -- Fort Lewis: Freedom Festival with entertainment, carnival, food, antique auto show, 3D glasses provided for fireworks display at 9:30 p.m.; starts 10 a.m., Cowan Stadium, free; (206) 967-4294.
East
-- Bellevue: July 4th Family Celebration with fireworks, picnic, games, music; 6 p.m., Bellevue Downtown Park; free; 453-1223. -- Woodinville: Fireworks at 10:30 p.m. at JB Sod Farm, 14303 N.E. 145th St., free; 489-2700. -- Carnation: Pancake breakfast, fun run, kids parade at 10:30 a.m. followed by the main parade, arts and crafts, Snoqualmie Tribe dancing and story telling, music, fireworks at dusk, downtown Carnation; starts 8 a.m.; 333-4055. -- Carnation: Family fun festival with children's activities, food, music, volleyball tournaments; 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Remlinger Farms, 32610 N.E. 32nd St.; 451-8740.
Other
-- Bainbridge Island: Grand Old Fourth Celebration includes street fair, foot races, grand parade at 1 p.m.; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eagle Harbor Waterfront Park and downtown Winslow; 842-3700. -- Whidbey Island: Arts, crafts, carnival, pancake breakfast, parade at 11 a.m., fireworks at dusk; 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Oak Harbor waterfront (360) 675-3535.
STREET/BRIDGE CLOSURES: -- Alaskan Way from Broad to Bay streets, all day. -- Ballard, University, Spokane Street and First Avenue South bridges, 10:45 p.m. July 4 to 12:10 a.m. July 5. -- Fremont Bridge, 10:25 p.m. July 4th to 12:15 a.m. July 5. -- Aurora Bridge, closed to pedestrian traffic during fireworks displays.