Snap, crackle, pop, boom? No, that’s not Rice Krispy treats you hear; it’s fireworks!
Once again, it’s time for everyone’s favorite Independence Day Holiday here in the United States, and of course, there’s no other way to let freedom ring than with a good, old-fashioned fireworks show to light up the night sky on the 4th of July. It’s all brought to you courtesy of the red, white, and blue, and here in Snohomish County, there’ll be plenty of fun, free events, and fireworks shows to celebrate the 4th of July in 2024!
Everett’s Fourth of July Festival & Fireworks
The city of Everett always likes to kick off its Fourth of July celebrations with a bang, and what better way to start the festivities than with the famous Everett’s Fourth of July Parade, which has been held nearly every year since 1909. The parade will begin in downtown Everett at 11 a.m., making its way through town and onward to more festivities.
Celebration goers will then make their way over to Legion Memorial Park for the Fourth of July Festival, beginning at 3 p.m., where they’ll enjoy live music, food trucks, kid-friendly activities brought to residents by the Imagine Children’s Museum, and an annual beer garden hosted by the Everett Music Initiative for the adults. Don’t forget to stick around for the grand finale, the annual Thunder on the Bay Fireworks Show, beginning at 10 p.m. This is one Fourth of July Celebration you won’t want to miss out on!
Edmonds Fourth of July Parade
Downtown Edmonds will be holding its own Edmonds Fourth of July Parade, starting on Main Street and Fifth Avenue at noon and running until 2 p.m. Like Everett, the city has been holding its annual parade celebration for over a hundred years now, with it beginning back in 1907 when it was produced by the newly founded Edmonds Chamber of Commerce, which still puts on the event to this day.
Party-goers to the free event can expect to see fellow community members who register to participate in the parade walk, roll, or dance their way through the city streets, all while showcasing their patriotism. In addition to the main parade, there will also be a Beat Brackett 5k & 1k held that same day at 8 a.m. before the festivities and a Children’s Parade at 11:30 a.m. that is free to join; those interested can register at the Ace Hardware parking lot on Fifth Avenue between 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. the day of the event.
Bothell Fourth of July Parade and Pancake Breakfast
There’s no Fourth of July like that of Bothell, where thousands of people of all ages come together in the heart of downtown Bothell to celebrate the city’s annual Fourth of July Parade and Pancake Breakfast celebration! The day’s festivities begin with everyone’s favorite free pancake breakfast, hosted by the Bothell Fire Department at the Park at Bothell Landing at 9919 NE 180th Street, starting at 8:30 and lasting until 10:30 a.m. From there, Independence Day continues with the Children’s Parade beginning at 11:15 at the corner of Main Street and 104th Avenue NE, followed by the Grand Parade departing from the same location at noon.
Lake Stevens Old Fashioned Fourth at the Lake
Nothing says Fourth of July fun like a day spent out on the lake, which is why the Greater Lake Stevens Chamber of Commerce is proud to once again host the city’s Old Fashioned Fourth at the Lake for the 2024 Independence Day celebration. Residents are invited to join in on the fun at North Cove Park, where they’ll be plenty of olde tyme family games to enjoy, such as a water balloon toss, three-legged race, egg and spoon race, a hula hoop contest, cornhole tournament, water wars, and much more!
Marysville Fourth of July Celebration
Residents of Marysville are invited to once again head over to Ebey Waterfront Park for a day of fun, sun, and patriotism as they kick off their annual Fourth of July Celebration.
Beginning at 7 p.m., food trucks and vendors in the Maryfest parking lot will welcome guests with tantalizing treats that make for easy “grab and go” picnics for the upcoming fireworks show, beginning promptly at 10 p.m. Some food vendors guests can expect are Sugar and Spoon, Big Red Truck, CaribBean Cusine, Little Jamie’s Mini Donuts, Kettle & Pop, and Black Sea. The fireworks can also be viewed from nearby locations besides Ebey Waterfront Park, including the south end of the Marysville Mall parking lot, and the show will even be live-streamed on the City of Marysville’s Facebook page.
Angel of the Winds USA Birthday Bash
The Evergreen Speedway in Monroe is once again excited to kick off the Fourth of July holiday with its annual Angel of the Winds USA Birthday Bash! Gates for the fun-filled Independence Day spent at the track will open at 2 p.m., but opening ceremonies won’t officially begin until 6, running until 10 p.m. This year will be the event’s 70th anniversary and features past favorites like demo derby, boat races, Mr. Dizzy Stunt, bus derbies, mini bump to pass, figure 8 racing, and more! At the end of the night, all the excitement is topped off with a spectacular fireworks show lighting up the night sky over the speedway.
Arlington Hometown July Fourth Celebration
The city of Arlington has a grand celebration planned for America’s birthday in 2024 with their annual Hometown July Fourth Celebration. The merriment begins with a pancake breakfast sponsored by Stilly Valley Youth Dynamics at Haller Park from 7 until 11 a.m., with the park also hosting the Kiwanis Auction in the early morning hours of the celebration as well.
Later, the Lifeway Hometown Carnival will be held at Legion Park from noon until 4 p.m., with the old-fashioned carnival featuring bouncy houses, face painting, balloon animals, giant bubbles, ring toss, lawn bowling, fish bowl toss, lawn games and more. At 4:30, a Kiddies Parade will make its way through downtown, beginning on Olympic Avenue, followed by the Grand Parade at 5 p.m. The cherry on top of this Independence Day celebration is, of course, a dazzling fireworks display at Bill Quake Memorial Park beginning at 10 p.m.
From live music and fun-filled activities to colorful parades and breathtaking fireworks displays, there are plenty of ways to celebrate your patriotism, country, and freedom in Snohomish County this upcoming Fourth of July in 2024!
