This fun-packed event features a host of pre-show activities during the day that culminate with a fully choreographed (and musically-timed) fireworks presentation offering a spectacular experience in downtown Seattle you won’t want to miss. Let’s celebrate Independence Day together with a full day of sunshine, good food, fun games, and community at Lake Union Park —one of the best up-close views of Seattle’s fireworks show (even better than Gas Works!). Fireworks start promptly at 10:20 PM. The plan is to paddle over to Lake Union, approximately behind Olympic Hot Tub / Nautical Landing, arriving between 9:45 and 10 PM, with time to get settled in a nice spot and socialize before the show begins. There are three different experiences for the Fourth of July fireworks show on Lake Union: Gas Works Park, South Lake Union Park, or on Lake Union. The event will feature live music, family activities, and food and drinks. The event starts at 3 p.m. and features beer gardens and food vendors. The Seafair Fourth of July celebration is ready to light up the skies over Lake Union with a 20-minute fireworks display by Western Display Fireworks. This year’s production in Seattle will The fireworks barge, in the middle of Lake Union, is now rigged with 7,000 pounds of shells and ready to burst into color. This year's all-new show features water kegs for the first time, which FILE - The Seattle Seafair annual fireworks display over Lake Union is ready for July 4, 2024, with more than 7,000 pounds of fireworks. Pictured here is the setup on July 3, 2024. Seattle offers several fantastic spots to watch Fourth of July fireworks, each providing its unique experience. Gas Works Park. Gas Works Park, a popular spot on Lake Union, attracts about 50,000 visitors for the Fourth of July fireworks. Arriving early is essential due to the large crowds. The classic choice for Seattle fireworks, Seafair's 4th of July features an evening of music and fireworks you can take in from either Gas Works Park or South Lake Union Park from 3pm to 11pm. Seafair is free, but paid reservations are available to lock in seating. SEATTLE — Seafair is kicked off its 75th-anniversary celebrations with Seafair 4th of July fireworks on Thursday night. The fireworks presentation choreographed to music sparkled over Lake Union The fireworks barge, in the middle of Lake Union, is now rigged with 7,000 pounds of shells and ready to burst into color. This year's all-new show features water kegs for the first time, which Friday July 4th, 2025 8:30pm-11pm The Arthur Foss Tugboat (docked behind the MoHAI on the Historic Wharf at Lake Union Park) We are thrilled to announce that Northwest Seaport has made available through Windward Adventures FRONT ROW SEATS to Lake Union’s 2025 Fireworks. The annual Lake Union fireworks spectacular captivates audiences with its dazzling display of pyrotechnic artistry. As darkness descends on the 4th of July, the skies above Lake Union burst into life with an array of colors and sounds that mark the celebration of America's Independence Day. The 18-minute firework show is scheduled to begin at 10:20 p.m. and will feature more than 7,000 pounds of fireworks that will be shot off from a barge in the middle of Lake Union. In Seattle, the marquee event is Seafair’s all-day Fourth of July festival at Lake Union, where crowds will pack both Gas Works Park and Lake Union Park. Check out 4th of July on Lake Union at Lake Union in Seattle on July 04, 2025 and get detailed info for the event - tickets, photos, video and reviews. Seafair’s 4th of July celebration returns bigger than ever with events at both Gas Works Park and Lake Union Park. Enjoy a full afternoon of entertainment, food, games, and a fireworks show lighting up the sky. Experience the ultimate 4th of July celebration at Seafair’s Lake Union Park VIP seating – offering front-row views of the fireworks display. Enjoy live music, a beer garden, and delicious food truck options while securing your VIP seats for an unforgettable evening. Get ready to elevate your Fourth of July experience with the all-new Fireworks Cruise at Seafair 4th of July – brought to you by Amazon! Step aboard the most exclusive party on the water and claim your front-row seat to the dazzling fireworks display from the comfort of the open-air Trek Ferry. Union Township: Free Fourth of July concert featuring the Misson Dance at 7:30 p.m. on July 4, with fireworks to follow.; the rain date is July 5 for the event, which will be held at Biertuempfel
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