July 3-5  HAPPY 4th of July Weekend!

4th of July Activities:

SEATTLE~
Firecracker 5000
FRI  5K run/walk around the streets of Seattle Center to celebrate the Fourth of July, starts at Memorial Stadium.  (www.promotionevents.com).

Family Fourth at Lake Union
SAT  Family activities all day plus food and entertainment and the fireworks display at dusk at Gas Works Park.  (www.chasefamily4th.org).

Naturalization Ceremony
SAT  More than 500 people will be sworn in as U.S. citizens at Fisher Pavilion, Seattle Center.  (www.ethnicheritagecouncil.org).

EASTSIDE~
Bellevue Family Fourth
SAT  Entertainment, kids' activities, C-17 flyover and fireworks in Bellevue Downtown Park.  (www.belevuedowntown.org)

Kirkland 4th of July
SAT  Parades, picnic and fireworks at Marina Park on the Kirkland Waterfront.   (www.celebratekirkland.org).

Fourth on the Plateau
SAT  Music, food, children's playground and fireworks at Sammamish Commons Park.  (www.ci.sammamish.wa.us/4thjuly.aspx).

Carnation Fourth of July
SAT  Pancake breakfast, crafts, parades, 5K run/walk, music, arts & crafts and food in downtown Carnation.  (www.carnation4th.org).

NORTHEND~
Lynnwood Star-Spangled Celebration
SAT  Costume parade, kids' activities, music, food and fireworks at Lynnwood Athletic Complex.  (www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us).

An Edmonds Kind of Fourth
SAT  Fun run, parades, music and fireworks in downtown Edmonds.  (www.edmondswa.com).

Bothell Freedom Festival
SAT  A re-enactment of the battle of Concord, parade, music and dance at Bothell Landing.  (www.explorebothell.com).

Colors of Freedom Festival
SAT   Food, children's activities, music, parade and fireworks over Port Gardner Bay.  Legion Memorial Park.  (www.ci.everett.wa.us).

Evergreen Speedway Fourth of July
SAT  Auto racing and demolition derby with fireworks at dusk at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe.  (www.evergreenspeedway.net).

Arlington Fourth of July
SAT  Pancake breakfast, triathlon, parade and fireworks in downtown Arlington.  (www.ci.arlington.wa.us).

SOUTHEND~
Tacoma Freedom Fair and Air Show
SAT  Music, games, family activities, air show and fireworks at Waterfront Park.  (www.freedomfair.com).

Red, White and Blues Festival
SAT  Music, food, kids' activities. games and fireworks at Celebration Park in Federal Way.  (www.cityoffederalway.com).

Burien Family Days and Parade
SAT  Community parade with marching bands, floats, clowns and antique cars in downtown Burien.  (www.discoverburien.com).

Family 4th at Fort Dent Park
SAT  Entertainment, roving clowns, face painters, food and fireworks in Tukwila.  (www.ci.tukwila.w.us).

Fireworks Over Des Moines
SAT  Music and fireworks at Des Moines Marina.  (www.desmoineswa.gov).

4th of July in Renton
SAT  Children's activities, entertainment and fireworks over Lake Washington at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park.  (www.rentonwa.gov).

Auburn's 4th of July Festival
SAT  Parade, entertainment, petting zoo, car show, crafts, food and more at Les Gove Park.  (www.auburnwa.gov).

Enumclaw Stars and Stripes
SAT  Downtown parade and children's activities plus fireworks at Enumclaw Expo Center at dusk.  (www.metrokc.gov/parks).

Kent's Fourth of July Splash
SAT  Entertainment, pie-eating and watermelon-eating contests, old-fashioned games, food and family fun at Lake Meridian Park.  (www.kentarts.com).

WESTSIDE~
Bainbridge Grand Old Fourth of July
SAT  Street fair, antique car show, entertainment and parade on Bainbridge Island.  (www.bainbridgechamber.com).

Kingston 4th of July Celebration
FRI-SAT  A two day celebration with children's games and activities, pony rides, food, crafts, entertainment, parade and fireworks.  (www.kingstontinytown.com).

Oak Harbor Old Fashioned 4th of July
SAT  A beachside carnival, parade, flyover of Navy aircraft, food and fireworks at Windjammer Park.  (www.oakharborchamber.com).

Anacortes Independence Day
SAT  Parade, patriotic program and fireworks of Fidalgo Bay at Dusk.  Causland Park.  (www.anacortes.org)

Other Weekend Events:

Seattle International Beerfest
FRI-SUN  More than 150 beers from more than 15 countries plus beer gardens and live music at Mural Amphitheatre, Seattle Center.  (www.seattlebeerfest.com).

Lake Union Wooden Boat Festival
SAT-SUN  More than 100 visiting vessels displayed at the Center for Wooden Boats and South Lake Union Park plus music, food and kids' activities.  (www.cwb.org).

Naval Station Everett Open House
FRI  Ship training simulator, military demonstrations, classic car show, music, food, aerial flyovers and ship tours.  (425.304.3202).

New Movies:
- Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
- Public Enemies