Best 4th of July Fireworks to Celebrate America 250th

The United States of America marks a historic milestone on Saturday, July 4, 2026, turning 250 years old. Cities and towns across the greater Seattle area plan to mark the occasion with free fireworks displays. Whether you are heading downtown to Gas Works Park or venturing out to the suburbs, there are plenty of options to catch the show this Independence Day.

Here is a full rundown of where to find free 4th of July fireworks in and around Seattle.

14 fireworks displays happening on July 4

The following cities and venues are hosting free fireworks displays on Saturday night. Times listed are the scheduled start times for each show.

1. Seattle at Gas Works Park and Lake Union at 10:15 p.m.
2. Arlington at Quake Park at 10:00 p.m.
3. Bellevue at Downtown Park at 10:05 p.m.
4. Carnation at Remlinger Farms at 9:45 p.m.
5. Everett at Port Gardner Bay at 10:15 p.m.
6. Federal Way at Celebration Park at 10:15 p.m.
7. Kenmore at Log Boom Park at 10:00 p.m.
8. Kent at Lake Meridian Park at 10:00 p.m.
9. Marysville at Ebey Waterfront Park at 10:00 p.m.
10. Sammamish at Sammamish Commons at 10:00 p.m.
11. Snoqualmie at Community Park at 9:45 p.m.
12. Steilacoom offshore at 10:30 p.m.
13. Tacoma at Ruston Way at 10:00 p.m.
14. Tumwater at Tumwater Valley Golf at 10:15 p.m.

More celebrations beyond the fireworks

In addition to fireworks, cities across the region are hosting free festivals, community gatherings and parades throughout the holiday weekend. Seattle Refined is continuing to update its full events listing as Saturday approaches, so check back for additional events added closer to July 4.

Whether you plan to stake out a spot along Lake Union for the Seattle show or head south to Ruston Way in Tacoma, this year’s Independence Day celebrations offer plenty of options for families and groups looking to mark America’s 250th birthday in style.

Source: Seattle Refined