Fourth of July Events

Waterside communities are ready to celebrate

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Fourth of July 2021 promises to make up for lost time, as communities have been rallying and planning to create safe and fun-filled 4th of July weekends to celebrate. Our Waterside communities have pulled out all the stops, so get out this weekend and enjoy Independence Day.

Blaine will be hosting their Old Fashioned 4th “Unofficial Car Show” in downtown Blaine on Sunday, July 4 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. The Annual Street Fair will begin at noon on the first block of H Street off of Peace Portal Drive. Sign up at the Blaine chamber booth for the free Kid’s Scavenger Hunt and Prize Giveaway, which will run from noon until 5 p.m. There will be live music throughout the day, a beer garden, and much more to explore. The annual fireworks display will begin at 10 p.m. over Semiahmoo Bay from Blaine Marine Park. More details can be found at bit.ly/36aPq1y.

Birch Bay will be celebrating Independence Day all weekend! On Friday, July 2 there will be a drive-in showing of A League of Their Own at Birch Bay Waterslides. The gates open at 8 p.m., with the movie beginning at 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 per vehicle. The Birch Bay Drive Bicycle, Golf Cart Poker Run will take place on Saturday, July 3 from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Participants will visit various checkpoints by bicycle or golf cart and draw a playing card at each one. Finally, on Sunday, July 4 many will watch the non-stop fireworks that are set off at the shore between 6 p.m. and midnight. There will be a community clean up on Monday, July 5 from 9 a.m. until noon at the Birch Bay Visitor Center, 7900 Birch Bay Drive. More information on all of these events can be found at bit.ly/2V1wZdz.

Bellingham will be celebrating by bringing back the Blast Over Bellingham Bay 4th of July Fireworks Display over Squalicum Harbor. The display will begin around 10:30 p.m. and will be visible from many viewing locations throughout Bellingham. More information can be found at bit.ly/3hxexAS.

Mount Vernon will be blasting off with their Fabulous 4th of July Fireworks Show after dark at Edgewater Park, 600 Behrens-Millett Road. Bring a picnic, blanket and flashlight to enjoy the show! More information can be found at bit.ly/3ykGjHB.

Anacortes will be celebrating with a Patriotic Parade on Sunday, July 4 at 11 a.m. at the intersection of 3rd Street and Commercial Avenue followed by a fireworks display beginning at dusk over Fidalgo Bay. More information can be found at bit.ly/3Ak418R.

La Conner is hosting a parade, live concert and fireworks display. The La Conner Community Parade is Sunday, July 4, beginning at noon, and will be followed by a concert featuring CC Adams Band at 2:30 p.m. In the evening, there will be fireworks over the Swinomish Channel. More information is available at lovelaconner.com/4th-july-2021.

Lopez Island will be starting the 4th of July with a Fun Run/Walk beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the village, followed by the Old-Fashioned Small Town Parade at 11 a.m., which can be viewed along Fisherman’s Bay Road. To finish out the day, the Lopez Community Fireworks Display Committee will be putting on a fireworks display in the evening. More information can be found at lopezisland.com/annual-events.

Orcas Island will be hosting the annual Eastsound Parade on Saturday, July 3 at noon, honoring Covid-19 caregivers. On Sunday, July 4 there will be a Laser Light Show at Mt. Baker Drive-in Theater at dusk. Tickets are available at bit.ly/3h9qxd8.

San Juan Island will be throwing a small town parade in Friday Harbor beginning at 11:30 a.m., followed by live music throughout the afternoon and evening. The grand finale will be a fireworks display beginning at 10:10 p.m. at the Port of Friday Harbor. More information is available at bit.ly/3hilVl7.

Whidbey Island will be hosting a parade and fireworks display in Oak Harbor. The parade will begin at 11 a.m. More information can be found at bit.ly/3hA1IWS.

This 4th of July, go and enjoy our Waterside communities and let us know how much fun you had via our Facebook page next week. Happy 4th of July!