Where to see fireworks in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area

Civic Field is still under construction, traditional locatoin of the fireworks shos. However, the Edmonds Chamber is sponsoring and supporting the fireworks show over Lake Ballinger (more info below).The Edmonds is hosting 4th of July Parade with a lineup of 90-100 entries, including neighborhood groups, High School graduating classes, and classic car clubs. More info: An Edmonds Kind of 4th – Edmonds Chamber of Commerce. 

July 3rd fireworks over Lake Ballinger

The Edmonds Chamber is sponsoring and supporting the fireworks show over Lake Ballinger, produced by the City of Mountlake Terrace. The boat launch and waterfront areas, including the new fishing pier, will be closed. The spectator viewing area will be on the hillside within the park – directly to the south and southeast of the Mickey Corso Community Clubhouse (also known as the Mountlake Terrace Senior/Community Center). There is no onsite parking available, so walking, biking and rideshares are strongly encouraged.The fun will include a DJ and food trucks beginning at 6:00PM. When darkness falls at approximately 10:00 p.m., expect the fireworks display over beautiful Lake Ballinger. More info: 3rd of July Family Celebration | Mountlake Terrace, WA (cityofmlt.com)

Everett’s iconic Thunder on the Bay fireworks show

Everett’s July Fourth at Legion Memorial Park is loads of fun with live music, adult bevvies, food trucks and kid-friendly entertainment starting at 3 p.m. and ending after the fireworks (about 10:30 pm). Check their website for places to watch (and/or listen to) the fireworks. More info: Fourth of July Festival 2023 | Everett Tourism, WA (visiteverett.com)

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Fireworks Show (DOD ID required)

JBLM invites DOD ID card holders to Cowan and Memorial Stadiums. Food trucks will be in the midway starting at 5 p.m. Fireworks at 10:15 p.m. Please park in authorized spaces only. More info: Fireworks : JBLM : US Army MWR and JBLM MWR (armymwr.com)

Celebrate Kirkland 4th of July parade (no fireworks)

4th of July family-friendly community parade. Kirkland no longer produces a fireworks show due to the less desirable effect on pets (and their people) and surrounding environment, incuding wildlefe. Plenty of neighboring cities offer fireworks displays including Bellevue, Kenmore, Sammamish, and Seattle. More info: Celebrate Kirkland 4th of July – City of Kirkland (kirklandwa.gov)

Seattle Seafair Summer Fourth on Lake Union

Seafair Summer Fourth is voted one of the nation’s best fireworks shows across the country. The fireworks display takes place over Lake Union in one of the best natural amphitheaters anywhere. The televised broadcast features a fully choreographed fireworks presentation accompanied by a musical score. There is a full day of pre-show activities at several locations. Each location offers its own unique experience. Gates open @ 3:00 pm. Fireworks @ 10:15 pm. This event is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Paid reserved seating is available. 

• Gas Works Park for a hilltop view.
• South Lake Union Park for a darker sky view. Don’t miss this special celebration of our nation’s independence. 
• On Lake Union if you have a boat!) for an overhead view.
• Can’t make it out to watch the fireworks live? Tune in to the live broadcast on KONG from 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM on July 4th.
• More info: Seafair Summer Fourth — Seafair

Tacoma 4th of July Summer Blast

This annual event takes place on Dune Peninsula and the iconic Ruston Way Waterfront and features vendors, entertainment stages, and a firework display. This event is the largest free community event in the South Sound, produced by the City of Tacoma and Metro Parks Tacoma. More info: Tacoma Summer Blast – Metro Parks Tacoma

NOTICE: Personal Fireworks Use is Prohibited in Tacoma

Violations of the fireworks ban can result in a $513 fine. Skip the fine, start a new Fourth of July tradition in 2023! More info: Fireworks – City of Tacoma

CANCELLED: Tacoma Freedom Fair & Gig Harbor Wings & Wheels Air Show

• Gig Harbor Wings & Wheels Air Show is permanently closed as announced in a 2022 press release. More info: PRESS-RELEASE-6-13-2022b.pdf (gigharborwingsandwheels.com) and Tacoma Freedom Fair (inactive site since 2022).

But wait, there’s more! Listed below is a selected list of cities and towns that usually have free public fireworks displays in locations north, south, and west of Seattle.

Fireworks over Lake Union in Seattle – DepositPhotos.com