Celebrating the 4th: Local Firework Shows

Like last year, many cities are banning fireworks within city limits. But this doesn't mean you can't enjoy the displays! See the full list of local fireworks shows and displays.


City: Bellevue - www.bellevuedowntown.org/events
Event: Symetra Family Fourth
Place: Bellevue Downtown Park
Date: July 4th
Time: 6:00 p.m. to late evening Radio simulcast on 94.1 KMPS & 106.1 Kiss FM
City: Burien - www.swkcc.org
Event: 4th of July Family Days (No Fireworks)
Place: Downtown Burien S.W. 153rd Street
Date: July 4th
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 6 p.m.

City: Des Moines - www.desmoineswa.gov/index.html
Event: Fireworks Over Des Moines
Place: Des Moines Marina, 22307 Dock Ave S.
Date: July 4th
Time: 10:00 p.m.

City: Kent - www.kentarts.com
Event: 4th of July Splash, Fireworks Display
Place: Lake Meridian Park
Date: July 4th
Time: noon - late evening fireworks at dusk

City: Kirkland - www.celebratekirkland.org
Event: 4th of July Celebration
Place: Marina Park
Date: July 4th
Time: 10 p.m.

City: Lacey - www.capdevco.com
Event: 43rd Annual 3rd of July Fireworks Spectacular
Place: South Sound Center
Date: July 3rd
Time: 5:30 - 10:00 p.m. fireworks at 10:15p.m.

City: Lynnwood - www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us/parks
Event: Star Spangled Celebration
Place: Lynnwood High School Athletic Complex
Date: July 4th Time: 6 - 10:15 p.m.

City: Renton - www.ci.renton.wa.us
Event: Fabulous Fourth of July
Place: Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park
Date: July 4th
Time: Events mid morning to 9:30 p.m. fireworks 10:00 p.m.

City: Seattle - www.familyfourth.org
Event: Family 4th at Lake Union
Place: Gas Works Park
Date: July 4th
Time: Noon through late evening (televised KING 5, simulcast on, JACK 96.5 FM, or KZOK 102.5 FM)

Your Local Farmers Market

Spring has not quite sprung in Seattle but it's still a perfect time to hit you local Farmers Market. Not only is the produce and fresh flowers appealing to the eye and palate, it's easy on the wallet too!

According to the U-District Farmers Market website, Stacy Jones' 2008 fall quarter statistics class conducted a price comparison study between the U-District Farmers Market, Whole Foods and QFC. They summarized their report:

"According to the FDA, the average family should spend about $330 a month on groceries. At the Farmers Market, $330 will get you 152.25 pounds of organic produce; at Whole Foods you can get 131.80 pounds, and at QFC a mere 118.6 pounds for the same $330. I.e., the average price per pound is lowest at the farmers market."

A few Seattle Farmers Markets:

• University District - Saturdays, 9am - 2pm, Year-round!
  
• West Seattle - Sundays, 10am - 2pm, Year-round!
  
• Broadway - Sundays, 11am - 3pm, May 10 - December 20
  
• Columbia City - Wednesdays, 3pm-7pm, April 29 - October 21
  
• Phinney - Fridays, 3pm - 7pm, May 29 - October 2
  
• Lake City - Thursdays, 3pm - 7pm, June 4 - October 29
  
• Magnolia - Saturdays, 10am - 2pm, May 23 - October 10

See full list of Washington State Farmers Market locations