July 1, 2026

For Everyone getting ready, expect sun and a comfortable temperature in the 70s.  If you don’t want to go to the fireworks performance areas directly, consider the panoramic views in Seattle from Alki Beach, Hamilton Park, Kerry Park, and Bhy Kracke Park.
Seattle Proper
  • Seafair 4th of July (Lake Union): The main event can be viewed for free from two primary locations. Gas Works Park offers a family zone, field games, and live music, but requires a free advance ticket to enter this year to manage capacity. Gates close strictly at 8:00 PM. Lake Union Park features DJs and open seating with better flat-surface accessibility. Fireworks start at 10:20 PM. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
  • Water Cruises: Companies like Argosy Cruises offer ticketed 21+ floating watch parties departing from both Lake Union and Kirkland from 8:00 PM to midnight. [1, 2]

Eastside
  • Bellevue Family 4th: Hosted at Bellevue Downtown Park, this free event features food trucks starting at 3:00 PM and live orchestral performances before the fireworks launch at 10:05 PM. [1, 2, 3, 4]
  • Snoqualmie Red, White & Boom: Festivities begin at 7:00 PM at Snoqualmie Community Park with food trucks and field games, followed by fireworks at 9:45 PM. []
  • Lake Sammamish: Fireworks launch over the water at 10:00 PM, with prime view family festivals hosted at Vasa Park Resort and Lake Sammamish State Park. [1, 2, 3]
  • Carnation Celebration: Head to Remlinger Farms for a full day of family activities culminating in a fireworks display at 9:45 PM. [1]

North & South of Seattle
  • Everett Thunder on the Bay: A 22-minute show launches over Port Gardner Bay at 10:15 PM. Free views are available at Legion Memorial Park (shuttles available from Everett Community College). [1, 3, 4, 5]
  • Tacoma Summer Blast: Spanning the Ruston Way Waterfront to Dune Peninsula, this South Sound festival features food trucks and live entertainment all day, ending with a massive display over the bay at 10:00 PM. [1, 2]
  • Federal Way: Free festivities and food vendors gather at Celebration Park, with fireworks starting at 10:15 PM. [1]