Seattle 4th July 2023

Fireworks, Live Stream, Start Time, Events, Parties, Hotels

July 4th fireworks in Seattle promises to be one of the biggest yet, and covered by local TV and also available to watch online with a live stream for those who can't make it in person.

The Seattle Independence Day celebrations are now known as Seafair Summer 4th, a revitalised celebration after several years of problems and doubts over budgets and funding.

The party is held at Gas Works park, and is free of charge, although there is some reserved seaing available for purchase if you wish to secure the very best Lake Union views.

Seafair Summer Fourth at Gas Works Park

This year the main venues for the Seattle 4th July celebrations, entitled Seafair Summer Fourth, is Gas Works Park, with events from noon until 11pm. The party includes live entertainment, glow in the dark dance party, a beer garden, food vendors and specially organised games for the kids.

The event is completely free of charge and culminates in a spectacular fireworks show that will light up the skies right across the city. The fireworks are schedules for 10.15pm.

Summer Fourth at Lake Union Park

Let's not forget relative new comer at Lake Union Park, featuring live music, drinks, fireworks views and running from 3-11pm.

Full schedule here.

4th July Fireworks

Away from the main central Seattle party, there are normally many 4th July fireworks displays out in the suburbs - some of the main ones are, please check with each venue in case of any last minute changes:

Bellevue: Downtown Park 10:05 p.m.
Edmonds: Civic Stadium 10 p.m.
Everett: Port Gardner Bay 10:20 last year
Federal Way: Celebration Park 10:15 p.m.
Kent: Lake Meridian Park 10 p.m.
Kirkland: Marina Park 10:15 p.m.
Lakewood: Joint Base Lewis-McChord 10 p.m.
Newcastle: Lake Boren Park 10 p.m.
Renton: Coulon Park 10 p.m.
SeaTac: Angle Lake Park 10:15 p.m.

4th July Fireworks Cruise

One of the best ways to view the fireworks is to take a cruise on the lake and make an evening of it with dinner and bubbles, as well as live music before the pyrotechnics:

Seattle 4th July cruise

TV & Live Streaming

The Seattle Independence Day fireworks have been one of the easier to watch online for a few years now, with the popular local broadcaster providing a free live stream.

The Seattle 4th July fireworks will be broadcast live by Kong TV.

There are also a large number of live webcams positioned around Seattle, and looking at the Space Needle in particular, from where you should be able to catch some decent views of the fireworks:

Seattle webcams

Hotels

If you're in Seattle for the 4th July party then it is advisable to book your accommodation as early as you can as the city will be exceptionally busy throughout the whople period.

You can search for hotels, check availability and make reservations for local hotels here.

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