How to Celebrate the Fourth of July in Seattle This Year

Here’s how to watch fireworks and party on the Fourth of July in Seattle this year.

Nothing enhances a firework show like its reflexion on the mirror surface of a placid lake . In Seattle , the waterfront is as of the essence to the Fourth of July experience as barbeque . Whether you venture out a window buns at a waterfront restaurant , take a ferry at just the correct time ( specifically the 9:45 pm Bainbridge ferryboat from either terminal ) , march along with the Celebrate Kirkland Parade , bet out a camera spot at Kerry Park overlooking the city , or dance the night away on a gravy holder , the quaternary ushers in the first of many festive outdoor nights of the season . Plus , there are also fireworks show and events in neighboring urban center like Bellevue , Edmonds , and Kenmore . Under the same night sky , even along the same weewee , you ’ll have many way to celebrate the nation ’s 247th natal day .

Choose fromBollywoodorLatin, whichever floats your boat

With the Fourth falling on a Monday , political party goers have the long weekend to party record hop from a night of Bollywood hits to Latin meter on a floating dancing floor both with dj , photographers , and a full measure . Attendees will party the night aside on the Spirit of 76 , a yacht design with a bar , club - like saltation floor , and outdoor viewing pack of cards . On Saturday , the Spirit of 76 will have gamy - energy Bollywood hits and mixing from Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai to Bom Diggy Diggy . Sunday , the beats will switch to a roll of Reggaeton , Salsa , Top forty , and Latin hits across all genres curated by DJ Xpression . Traditional attire or clubwear is encouraged and a photographer will be on survey for photos . The sauceboat leaves with or without you at 8 pm from the Naval Reserve Armory so arrive on meter and ready to go .

Dance on water,all dayandnight

On the night of the pyrotechnic show , be at the nub of the good sentiment in town . When it comes to party boats , Seattle has many options . On July Fourth , theSpirit of 76takes voyage again through Lake Union and Lake Washington where the DJs bring a vivacious soundtrack of Hip Hop , R&B , EDM , and mashups . Emerald City Party Boatsreturns this class , offering a secret table and a nursing bottle of Champagne-Ardenne for four . Argosy’sRed , White and Boompromises four hours of music from a live DJ and a full cake sail from Lake Washington towards the big event at Lake Union . These party boats are equipped with catch pack of cards so you may avoid the crew and enjoy the view with a drink in hand .

One lake, three parks

Amazon Seafair Summer Fourth continues its run as not just the best fireworks show in town , but in the nation , as voted byUSA TODAYand Business Insider . There are multiple advantage stop around Lake Union ; most of them are free . However , the reserved seatings at three dissimilar point in the city offer up unique experiences catered to your wants and need . At Gas Works , an sublime vantage point ensure an up - close view with daytime live medicine , beer gardens , and a beam - in - the - gloomy saltation party while Lake Union Park with its darker sky view promises a colour - packed viewing experience with access to a Food Truck Park and cocktails from the South Lake Union Bar . If you have admission to a boat , sail out to the fireworks thrust ahead and relish the Amazon float Concert . The pyrotechnic show set out at 10:15 Prime Minister .

Raise the roof

Those who favour land over water will constellate to the rooftop bars with a panoramic view of the city . DJ Mark Farina and Uniting Souls introduce two rooms of music to theMonkey Loftwith BBQ from chef Chris Eimen . Mbaroffers an elegant circle menu with a complimentary glass of bubbles with a bird ’s center scene of Lake Union . U - District’sMountaineering Clubwith its 360 ° view of the city promise to convey its own firework with cocktails adorned with sparkler and flaming citrus plus champagne cocktail slushies . Save room for the ice cream , red-hot dogs , and s’mores .

Book the window seat

Restaurants with a waterfront opinion are already popular , but no prison term more so than the Fourth when everyone is vying for that front row seat . Better yet , with a seafood dinner party in towage . Seattle institution likeIvar’sandSalty’sare taking reservations so you may step away from the raging grillroom and dine on classical Pisces and seafood beauty with some of the good view of the city . AtWestward , a massive seafood towboat and mezcal flights with a stunning view of the piss will cause reservations to book up fast . Lake Union’sWhite Swan Public House , peck in the center of the action at law , runs on first come first serve seating room . The area is bound to be pack all day so biking , walk , and showing up early are extremely recommended . If timed right , you might be able to track your raw huitre , seafood tower , and craft cocktail with a round of fireworks .

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