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This annual event takes place on Dune Peninsula and Cummings Park on Ruston Way and features two distinct event footprints, over 150 vendors, 2 stages and a 20-minute firework display. The Emerald Queen Casino fireworks show takes place as part of Tacoma’s 4th of July Summer Blast over Commencement Bay on the Ruston Way Waterfront in Tacoma on July 4, 2022. Cheyenne Boone One of the South Sound’s biggest Independence Day celebrations is returning to the Ruston Way waterfront — the 4th of July Tacoma Summer Blast. It will be a full day of live music, food, entertainment, craft vendors and, of course, spectacular fireworks over Puget Sound. Point Ruston from noon to 10 p.m., the website said. Children can enjoy the Kids Zone at Cummings Park. That includes a bounce house, sports and interactive games. There also will be ice cream, arts and crafts and a karaoke booth, according to the release. Tacoma’s fireworks display, presented by Tacoma Venues & Events, will begin at 10 p.m. 4th of JULY TRAFFIC ALERT: Expect delays and congestion on July 3rd and 4th due to Tacoma Summer Blast at Dune Peninsula and Ruston Way. Get parking and road closure details Alert: Traffic detour in effect at Point Defiance Park. In addition there is one lane only on Animal Loop Road and Five Mile Drive toward Owen Beach. Tacoma’s 4th of July celebration is back! Head to the Ruston Way Waterfront where you’ll enjoy a full day of live music, food, entertainment, and craft vendors. The fun begins at noon and ends with spectacular fireworks over Puget Sound. Drivers along Ruston Way will encounter parking restrictions or road closures during a two-day period for Summer Blast, the largest free Fourth of July event in the area hosted by Parks Tacoma in Attend the 4th of July Summer Blast celebration along the Ruston Way waterfront for live music, food trucks, a craft market, fireworks, and more! Explore nature on an urban hike or going out to a trail. One of the South Sound’s biggest Independence Day celebrations is returning to the Ruston Way waterfront – the 4th of July Tacoma Summer Blast. It will be a full day of live music, food Metro Parks Tacoma, in partnership with the City of Tacoma, presents Tacoma's 4th of July Summer Blast, a family-friendly day of live music, food, entertainment and crafts vendors, culminating in a fireworks display over Commencement Bay. Fire up those grills and get ready for some summer fun—Pierce County is set to celebrate the Fourth of July in style! From fireworks that light up the Puget Sound to parades that bring the community together, this year's festivities are packed with entertainment for everyone. Find the best 4th of July fireworks in Washington State 2025—from Seattle Seafair and Bellevue to Spokane, Wenatchee, and iconic Grand Coulee Dam lights. Celebrate safely! Friday, July 4, 2025 | Ruston Way Waterfront Free | Download the Digital Program Tacoma’s 4th of July celebration is back! Head to the Ruston Way Waterfront where you’ll enjoy a full day of live music, food, entertainment, and craft vendors. The fun begins at noon and ends with spectacular fireworks over Puget Sound. Families will find some of "everything Fourth" at Tacoma’s Summer Blast. Fireworks are back on the Ruston Way Waterfront, along with the Main Stage, Family Zone and Beer Garden. There'll be food and a craft market as well. View Facility Hours 4th of JULY TRAFFIC ALERT: Expect delays and congestion on July 3rd and 4th due to Tacoma Summer Blast at Dune Peninsula and Ruston Way. Get parking and road closure details Alert: Traffic detour in effect at Point Defiance Park. In addition there is one lane only on Animal Loop Road and Five Mile Drive toward Owen Beach. Description Tacoma’s 4th of July celebration is back! Head to the Ruston Way Waterfront, where you’ll enjoy a full day of live music, food, entertainment, and craft vendors. The fun begins at noon and ends with spectacular fireworks over Puget Sound. The Emerald Queen Casino fireworks show took place as part of Tacoma’s 4th of July Summer Blast over Commencement Bay on the Ruston Way Waterfront on Monday, July 4, 2022. Cheyenne Boone cboone The Emerald Queen Casino fireworks show takes place as part of Tacoma’s 4th of July Summer Blast over Commencement Bay on the Ruston Way Waterfront in Tacoma on July 4, 2022. Cheyenne Boone Drivers along Ruston Way will encounter parking restrictions or road closures during a two-day period for Summer Blast, the largest free Fourth of July event in the area hosted by Parks Tacoma in Tacoma’s 4th of July celebration is back! Head to the Ruston Way Waterfront where you’ll enjoy a full day of live music, food, entertainment, and craft vendors. The fun begins at noon and ends with spectacular fireworks over Puget Sound. The celebration takes place at Dune Peninsula and Cummings Park on Ruston Way with over 150 vendors, 2 stages and a 20-minute firework display. The
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