Meridian is gearing up for its annual Fourth of July celebration, promising an evening of music, food, and fireworks at Bonita Lakes, city officials announced. The fireworks finale will light up the sky over Lake Meridian at dusk. Personal fireworks aren’t permitted. Note: Parking at Lake Meridian Park for the Fourth of July Splash is by permit only. Catch a convenient shuttle at three locations: Kent Fire Station 75, Kentwood High School and Mattson Middle School. 2. Explore the Kent Food Trails. Check out the city of Kent’s annual free Fourth of July Splash event for music, food trucks, games and a fireworks display on Thursday, July 4 at Lake Meridian Park, 14800 SE 272nd St. Event hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Park gates open at 3 p.m. for drop off only. Meridian’s Fourth of July celebration promises to delight everyone, Cultural Affairs Director Terrence Davis said, with live music and a spectacular fireworks display over beautiful Bonita Lakes Join the city of Meridian for the annual 4th of July Independence Day Celebration. This will be an evening of great music by Daniel Houze & Vibe Tribe followed by a spectacular fireworks display over beautiful Bonita Lakes. The park will open at 3:30 p.m. Food vendors open at 4:00 p.m. For more information contact Terrence Davis at 601.485.1905. The city of Kent’s annual Fourth of July Splash will run from noon to 11 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, at Lake Meridian Park, 14800 SE 272nd St. Food, games, family activities and music are part of the fun times, including a pie-eating contest. Fireworks, food trucks and music will be part of the city’s annual Fourth of July Splash at Lake Meridian Park in Kent. The free event begins at 5 p.m. Friday, July 4 and will end with fireworks at 10 p.m. at the city park, 14800 SE 272nd St. Park gates open at 3 p.m. Kent Fourth of July Splash The fireworks will light at 10pm at Lake Meridian Park. The party starts at 5, featuring music and food vendors. Take the free shuttle because only ADA parking will be allowed on site. Join the city of Meridian for the annual 4th of July Celebration. Get ready for a great evening of live music, food trucks, and fireworks over beautiful Bonita Lakes. Gates open at 3:30 p.m. Food vendors open at 4 p.m. Music by: Scott McQuaig & The Tomcats, JC Experience, and Grayson Culpepper. For more information contact Terrence Davis at 601.485.1905. Kent’s 4th of July Splash Fri, Jul. 4 @ 5:00 p.m. –10:30 p.m. Set at Lake Meridian Park, the FREE Fourth of July event is a great way to celebrate Independence Day. Find tickets & information for 4th of July SPLASH. happening at Lake Meridian Park, Kent, WA on Fri, 04 Jul, 2025 at 05:00 pm PDT. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information. Kent’s annual 4th of July Splash returns to Lake Meridian Park on Friday, July 4, featuring live music, food trucks and a fireworks display over the lake at 10 p.m. The free event runs from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., with park gates opening and free shuttle service beginning at 3 p.m., according to city officials. Set at Lake Meridian Park, Kent’s annual FREE Fourth of July event is a great way to celebrate Independence Day. This free, outdoor event will run from 5–10 p.m. There will be live music, food trucks and more, with fireworks going off at 10 p.m. Park gates open at 3 p.m. for drop off only. No parking at Lake Meridian Park on July 4. Fireworks display: 10 p.m. Free shuttle from 5 p.m. to Set at Lake Meridian Park, the FREE Fourth of July event is a great way to celebrate Independence Day. Event hours: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Park gates open and free shuttle start at 3 p.m. No Load/Unload at Lake Meridian Park in 2025 (No stopping or drop offs) ADA parking only at Lake Meridian Park Fireworks display: 10 p.m. Join us for fireworks, food, music and fun at Lake Meridian Park as we celebrate the Fourth of July. 🏖️ 🏊 📅 Friday, July 4 ⏰ 5-10:30 p.m. 📍 Lake Meridian Park 🚌 Shuttle starts at 3 p.m. 🎆 Fireworks at 10 p.m. ℹ️ bit.ly/4lbYIPZ Fri, Jul 4 at 5:00PM PDT 4th of July SPLASH Lake Meridian Park · Kent, Washington 81 people Parking at Lake Meridian Park on July 4 will be available by permit only. Free shuttle buses will run from 5pm - 11:30pm and take visitors to Lake Meridian Park from Kent Fire Station 75 (15635 SE 272nd ST) and Kentwood High School (25800 164th AVE SE). by Scott Schaefer June 11, 2019 Fourth Of July SplashJuly 4 @ 12:00 p.m.+ Lake Meridian Park FREE! Enjoy a full day of fun on the shores of Lake Meridian, from entertainment and games, to one of the most spectacular fireworks displays in the region. Find free shuttle buses from Mattson Middle School, Kentwood High School and Fire Station 75. Kent’s annual 4th of July Splash returns to Lake Meridian Park on Friday, July 4, featuring live music, food trucks and a fireworks display over the lake at 10 p.m. The free event runs from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., with park gates opening and free shuttle service beginning at 3 p.m., according to city officials. Fireworks will return this year to the city of Kent’s Fourth of July Splash at Lake Meridian Park for the first time since 2019. The pandemic halted Splash in 2020 and 2021 and last year the city had music and activities but no fireworks show due to a lack of staff in the Kent Police Department Description Celebrate Kent's Fourth of July SPLASH. There will be live music, food trucks, kid activities, and fireworks set right on Lake Meridian Park. They offer free shuttle buses from 3 p.m. to after the fireworks. Free shuttles will run from Fire Station 75 (15635 SE 272nd) and Kentwood High School (25800 164th SE).
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