The Lacey Fireworks Spectacular is on July 3. The Independence Day Parade, Tumwater Family Festival and Fireworks Show are on July 4. The holiday hero of the Pacific Northwest is open and stocked for all your red, white, and oops-I-forgot moments. Is Fred Meyer Open on Fourth of July? Rejoice! Red, White & Blues July 4 / Celebration Park, Federal Way Seafair 4th of July July 4 / Gas Works Park, Seattle SeaTac July 4th July 4 / Angle Lake Park, SeaTac Tumwater Family Festival July 4 / Tumwater Valley Golf Course, Tumwater Games People Play If you can make it, Sandsations is one of the best sandcastle contests around. For over 30 years, the City of Tumwater has hosted its Annual Independence Day Parade. The parade begins at 11:00 a.m. on July 4. Timeline: The Independence Day Parade is held annually on July 4. 10:30 a.m.: No vehicle access allowed along the parade route. 10:45 a.m.: Pre-parade activities begin 11:00 a.m.: Parade begins Parade starts at the corner of Capitol Boulevard and Lee Street. Moves Annual Independence Day Parade For over 30 years, the City of Tumwater has hosted its Annual Independence Day Parade. The parade begins at 11:00 a.m. on July 4. Individuals and organizations interested in participating in the parade, please click the blue button below to register online. Additional details included in the Information Packet below. For over 30 years, the City of Tumwater has hosted its Annual Independence Day Parade. The parade begins at 11:00 a.m. on July 4. Individuals and organizations interested in participating Details Join the City of Tumwater for the 36th Annual Independence Day Celebration Parade! This year's theme is "Red, White & BOOM!” The parade begins at 11:00 a.m. For more details, visit www.ci.tumwater.wa.us/parade. New entries accepted through Friday, June 21. Details and application online: www.ci.tumwater.wa.us/parade Event in Tumwater, WA by Olympia Highlanders Bagpipe & Drum Corps on Friday, July 4 2025 Tumwater Independence Day Parade: This traditional parade filled with military and veteran’s groups, high school cheer and dance teams, classic cars, and more begins at 11 a.m. Friday, July 4. Annual Independence Day Parade For over 30 years, the City of Tumwater has hosted its Annual Independence Day Parade. The parade begins at 11:00 a.m. on July 4. Individuals and organizations interested in participating in the parade, please click the blue button below to register online. Additional details included in the Information Packet below. If you need more information, please contact A planned Fourth of July parade in Tumwater will upend traffic patterns in some parts of the city in order to accommodate the event. “Preparation and staging for Tumwater’s annual Independence Day Parade will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, July 4, 2025. Lacey’s July Fireworks Special The city of Lacey has celebrated the Fourth of July a day early for more than 50 years now, and this year’s celebration is no different. Stop by Rainier Vista Community Park from 4 to 11 p.m. on July 3 for a free fireworks show, a kids zone, food vendors, and live entertainment. This year’s entertainment includes the bands ’90s House Party and Harmonious Celebrate the 4th of July in Tumwater! Find a viewing spot along the parade route and watch military and veteran's groups, high school cheer and dance teams, classic cars, and more. Want to enter the parade? Visit the Parade page for online registration. Free family event with games, music, and a lot more. $10 event parking; gate opens at 6:00 p.m. Celebrate the 4th of July in Tumwater with an Independence Day Parade, with veteran groups, dance teams and classic cars. There will be a family festival at the golf course with family games, music and more. Afterwards, don't miss the firework show at 10:15 p.m. For over 30 years, the City of Tumwater has hosted its Annual Independence Day Parade. The parade begins at 11:00 a.m. on July 4. Parade starts at the corner of Capitol Boulevard and Lee Street. Turns west (right) onto Israel Road and continues past City Hall, ending up at Linderson Way / Israel Road Intersection. Following the conclusion of Tumwater’s parade, the Tumwater Family Festival and Nisqually Red Wind Casino Fireworks Show will occur in the evening hours. Located at the Tumwater Valley Golf Club, 4611 Tumwater Valley Drive SE, the free event invites the community out for an evening of live music, entertainment, food, games and more. For over 30 years, the City of Tumwater has hosted its Annual Independence Day Parade. The parade begins at 11 a.m. on July 4. For over 30 years, the City of Tumwater has hosted its Annual Independence Day Parade. The parade begins at 11:00 a.m. on July 4. Tumwater’s annual Independence Day Parade is on Friday, July 4, 2025. There are road closures along the parade route and staging area and vehicular access to and from properties along the parade route will be restricted.
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