Fireworks, food and fun for the 4th

Seattle

Family Fourth at Lake Union

SEATTLE Family event with all-ages games, food, beer garden; fireworks show at dusk. Noon-11 p.m. July 4, Gas Works Park, 2101 N. Northlake Way, Seattle; free (www.chasefamily4th.org).

Naturalization Ceremony

SEATTLE More than 500 people from more than 75 countries will be sworn in by a U.S. District Court Judge as new citizens of the United States of America. Performances by Navy Band Northwest, United States Army Color Guard and the Total Experience Gospel Choir with director Pat Wright. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. July 4, Fisher Pavilion, Seattle Center; free (www.ethnicheritagecouncil.org).

Eastside

Bellevue Family 4th

BELLEVUE Daytime performances by the Seahawks' Blue Thunder drum line, C-17 flyover, live music. Fireworks display at dusk with music by the 60-piece Bellevue Philharmonic Orchestra. 2-11 p.m. July 4, Bellevue Downtown Park, 10201 N.E. Fourth St., Bellevue; free (www.bellevuedowntown.org/events/familyfourth).

Kirkland 4th of July

KIRKLAND Children's and community parades (11:30 a.m. and noon), picnic; fireworks display funding "a work in progress," check Web site to confirm. 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m. July 4, Marina Park, 25 Lake Shore Plaza, Kirkland waterfront, Kirkland; free (www.celebratekirkland.org).

Fourth on the Plateau

SAMMAMISH Music, food vendors, children's playground and fireworks display. 6-11 p.m. July 4, Sammamish Commons Park, 801 228th Ave. S.E., Sammamish; free (www.ci.sammamish.wa.us/4thJuly.aspx).

Pancake Breakfast

CARNATION Fourth of July breakfast to benefit Good Neighbor Fund, 8-11 a.m. July 4, Tolt Congregational United Church of Christ, 4851 Tolt Ave, Carnation; $5-$6 (425-333-4254 or www.toltucc.org).

Carnation Fourth of July

CARNATION Craft vendors, children's parade (10:30 a.m.), grand parade (11 a.m.). Hot Rods and Harleys, 5K Run/Walk, live music, food and arts and crafts booths. Noon-11 p.m. July 4, downtown Carnation, Tolt Avenue and Bird Street; free (www.carnation4th.org).

South

Burien Family Days and Parade

BURIEN Community parade with marching bands, floats, clowns and antique cars. 3 -11 p.m. July 4, downtown Burien, Southwest 152nd Street and Sixth Avenue Southwest; free (www.discoverburien.com).

Family 4th at Fort Dent Park

TUKWILA Entertainment stage, roving clowns, face painters, stilt walkers, food vendors, fireworks display at dusk. 2-11 p.m. July 4, Fort Dent Park, 6800 Fort Dent Way, Tukwila; free (www.ci.tukwila.wa.us).

Fireworks Over Des Moines

DES MOINES Music and a fireworks display at dusk. 6-11 p.m. July 4, Des Moines Marina, 22307 Dock St., Des Moines (206-870-6527).

4th of July in Renton

RENTON Children's activities, entertainment and fireworks display over Lake Washington. Noon-10:30 p.m. July 4, Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, 1201 Lake Washington Blvd., Renton (425-430-6700 or www.rentonwa.gov).

Auburn's 4th of July Festival

AUBURN Kids' bike parade, entertainment on two stages, inflatable rides, climbing wall and trampolines, trackless train, petting zoo and pony carousel, bingo, bocce, car show, laser tag, gaming stations, more than 50 craft artists, book sale, food concessions, spray park. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. July 4, Les Gove Park, 11th Street and Auburn Way South, Auburn; free entry to park; $5 wristband for unlimited activities (253-931-3052 or www.auburnwa.gov).

Red, White and Blues Festival

FEDERAL WAY Entertainment, games, contests and 10:15 p.m. fireworks. 6-11 p.m. July 4, Celebration Park, 1095 S. 324th St., Federal Way; free (www.cityoffederalway.com).

Enumclaw Stars and Stripes

ENUMCLAW Downtown parades (noon) and children's activities; fireworks at dusk at Enumclaw Expo Center. Noon-11 p.m. July 4, Enumclaw; free (360-825-7917).

Tacoma Freedom Fair and Air Show

TACOMA Music, games, family activities, air show and fireworks display. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. July 4, Waterfront Park, Tacoma, Ruston Way, Tacoma; free (www.freedomfair.com).

Kent's Fourth of July Splash

KENT Rhys Thomas will emcee and perform, local community groups will showcase talents. Pie and watermelon-eating contest, old-fashioned games, food and family fun. Noon-11 p.m. July 4, Lake Meridian Park, 14800 S.E. 272nd St., Kent; free (253-856-5050 or www.kentarts.com).

North

Lynnwood Star-Spangled Celebration

LYNNWOOD Kids' activities, music, food vendors, parade (5:30 p.m.), fireworks show at dusk. 5:30-10:30 p.m. July 4, Lynnwood Athletic Complex, 3003 184th St. S.W., Lynnwood; (425-650-4030 or www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us).

An Edmonds Kind of Fourth

EDMONDS Fun run (10 a.m.), followed by a children's parade, and main parade. Evening musical entertainment, with fireworks at dusk. 10 a.m. -10:30 p.m. July 4, downtown Edmonds, Fifth Avenue and Main Street, Edmonds; free (425-776-6711 or www.edmondswa.com).

Bothell Freedom Festival

BOTHELL A re-enactment of the battle of Concord (2 p.m.), parade (noon), music and dance. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. July 4, Bothell Landing, Woodinville Drive and 100th Avenue Northeast, Bothell; (425-486-7430 or www.explorebothell.com).

Colors of Freedom Festival

EVERETT Food, children's activities, music and parade (11 a.m.). Fireworks show at 10:20 p.m. over Port Gardner Bay. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. July 4, Legion Memorial Park, 145 Alverson Boulevard, Everett; (425-257-7101 or www.ci.everett.wa.us).

Evergreen Speedway Fourth of July

MONROE Auto racing and demolition derby, fireworks at dusk. 5-11 p.m. July 4, Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. S.E., Monroe; $7.50-$22.50 (360-805-6100 or www.evergreenspeedway.net).

Arlington Fourth of July

ARLINGTON Pancake breakfast 7-10 a.m., triathlon, parade at 5 p.m., fireworks display at dusk. 7 a.m.-10:30 p.m. July 4, North Olympic Avenue, downtown Arlington (360-403-3448 or www.ci.arlington.wa.us).

Around the Sound

Bainbridge Grand Old Fourth of July

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND Street fair, entertainment, antique car show and parade. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. July 4, Winslow Way East, Bainbridge Island (206-842-3700 or www.bainbridgechamber.com).

Oak Harbor Old Fashioned

4th of July

OAK HARBOR A beachside carnival, parade, flyover of Navy aircraft, food and arts and crafts vendors; fireworks at dusk. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. July 4, Windjammer Park, 1600 S.E. Beeksma Dr., Oak Harbor; free (www.oakharborchamber.com/4thofjuly.aspx).

Anacortes Independence Day

ANACORTES Town photo (10 a.m.), parade (11 a.m.), patriotic program at Causland Park and fireworks over Fidalgo Bay at dusk. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. July 4, Causland Park, Eighth Street and N Avenue, Anacortes; free (www.anacortes.org/news.cfm).

Around the state

4th of July Celebration

PORT ANGELES Food, crafts, live music, parade (6 p.m.), fireworks at dusk. 3 -10 p.m. July 4, Port Angeles City Pier, Railroad and Lincoln Streets, Port Angeles; free (www.portangeles.org/WaveBroadband4thofJulyCelebration.html).

Splash Festival

ABERDEEN Arts and crafts, food vendors, carnival, games and fireworks display over the Chehalis River. Noon-10 p.m. July 4, Morrison Riverfront Park, 1401 Sargent Blvd., Aberdeen; free (www.visitgraysharbor.com).

Fireworks on the Beach

LONG BEACH 10 p.m. July 4, Bolstad Avenue beach approach, Long Beach; free (www.funbeach.com/events/independence/index.html).

Booming Bay Fireworks

WESTPORT 9 p.m. July 4, Westport Marina, Westport; free (www.westportwa.com).

Grand Coulee Dam

GRAND COULEE Arts and crafts booths, American food fair, live entertainment, laser light show (10 p.m. each night) and fireworks off the top of the dam on July 4 at 10:35 p.m. 10 a.m.-10:35 p.m. July 3-4, Grand Coulee Dam, State Route 155 and State Route 174, Grand Coulee, Okanogan County; free (www.grandcouleedam.org/eventcalendarnew.htm).

Kinderfest and

Fourth of July Celebration

LEAVENWORTH Face painting, free snacks, balloons. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 4, downtown Leavenworth, Front Street and Ninth Street, Leavenworth; free (www.leavenworth.org).

Maryhill Museum of Art

Family Fun Day

GOLDENDALE Picnic dinner (5-8 p.m.), flag-making activity, and a visit from Smokey Bear (6-11 p.m.) followed by live music and laser show. 5 -11 p.m. July 4, Maryhill Museum of Art, 35 Maryhill Museum Drive, Goldendale, Klickitat County; $2-$7 (www.maryhillmuseum.org).

4th of July Fireworks Display

STEVENSON Fireworks at dusk. 8 -11 p.m. July 4, Skamania Lodge, 1131 S.W. Skamania Lodge Way, Stevenson; free (www.skamania.org).

— Compiled by Jeff Albertson