Parades are another great way to celebrate community. Seafair festivals and parades happen in Seattle all summer long. Some are community parades that have been held since before Seafair began in the 1950s. But the popularity of fireworks seems to be decreasing due to environmental concerns, public safety, and cost. The following communities are hosting parades on July 4th.
I love the fireworks shows for Independence Day but know that many do not. (My husky dogs were never bothered by them, nor was I.) If you love the, see Where to see July 4th fireworks in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area (greaterseattleonthecheap.com)
July 4th Parades in the Puget Sound Region
Most are daytime parades. Some are preceded by children’s parades. We include starting time for the main parade and approximate route. Follow the links for more details, including parking and other information.
(Listed alphabetically by city)
Arlington: 5PM, preceded by a Kiddie version. Grand Parade on Olympic Ave. More info: Fourth of July Celebration | Arlington, WA (arlingtonwa.gov).
Bothell: NOON, preceded by a kiddie version. Grand parade Main Street through Bothell Way NE (starts from 104th Ave NE & Main St and ends at NE 188th St, Near Pop Keeney Stadium). More info: Fourth of July Parade & Pancake Breakfast | Bothell WA
Burien: 10AM two-hour parade in downtown Burien. More info: Discover Burien – 4th of July Parade
Carnation: 11:30 preceded by a kiddie version. Grand parade along Tolt Ave from W. Rutherford Street to Myrtle Street. More info: Carnation 4th of July
Dupont: 10AM Float Parade begins in front of the DuPont Community Center on Repauno Ave and squiggles through town on DuPont Ave and Haskell St, ending at Clocktower Park. More info: Annual Fourth of July Hometown Celebration | DuPont
Edmonds: NOON, preceded by a kiddie version. Main parade begins at 6th & Main, and squiggles through town along 6th, Walnut, 5th, and Main, ending at 4th and Daley. More info: Events — Edmonds Chamber of Commerce
Everett: 11AM parade. Starts at 25th Street and travels along Colby Ave, turning left at Wall Street for one block, then left again onto Wetmore Ave back to 25th. More info: Fourth of July 2025 | Everett Tourism, WA
Issaquah: 11AM. Moves south down Front Street to the Issaquah Community Center. More info: Calendar • Down Home 4th of July (issaquahwa.gov)
Kingston: NOON. From Lindvog Rd to Washington Ave. Viewing areas available on N and S sides of Hwy 104. More info: Kingston 4th of July Celebration
Kirkland: NOON, preceded by a kiddie version. Along Central Way in the downtown business district. More info: Celebrate Kirkland – City of Kirkland (kirklandwa.gov)
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