4th of July 2016 - Events in Everett

The 4th of July is always a fun day in Everett. Here's a list with some happenings.

The 17th Annual Yankee Doodle Dash – 8:30 A.M.
Everett YMCA, 2710 Rockefeller Ave
Kick off your 4th by doing the Doodle. Run the 5k, 10k, or 1 mile. There's even a Kiddie Doodle Dash before the awards ceremony. You can check out the course and register here.

Colors of Freedom Parade, – 11 A.M.
Colby & Wetmore Aves, between Wall St. & 26th St.
BYOC (bring your own chair), your best candy catching mitt, and enjoy the show. Free Everett Transit shuttles from Everett Station. More info here.

Catch some glimpses of last years parade from our Best of Summer 2015 video:

Imagine Children's Museum –10 A.M - 4 P.M.
1502 Wall
Not only is the children's museum open on the 4th, they have half price admission + military families get in free! More info here.

Colors of Freedom Festival – 1 P.M. - 11 P.M.
Legion Park Bluff, 145 Alverson Blvd.
Free kids’ activities, food fair, beer garden, live music & fireworks. Basically an all day par-tay.
Festival Stage Lineup
1:00 - 3:00 P.M. The Olson Bros PNW Country
3:30 - 5:30 P.M. Jefferson Rose Band World Music Dance Party
7:00 - 8:00 P.M. Seattle Cascades Drum & Bugle Corps Classic Marching Band
8:30 - 10:10 P.M. Abbey Road Live Beatles Tribute
More info here.

BBQ at your house – Whenever o' clock
Nothing says freedom like friends, burgers and beer. Or whatever your jam is. Just remember, if you bring a 6 pack it's not appropriate to drink more than 5 to yourself. Besides, no one needs that much Diet Sierra Mist in one day anyways.

Thunder on the Bay Fireworks – 10:20 P.M.
This fireworks show is always impressive and enjoyable. Some good viewing spots are-
Legion Memorial Park – 145 Alverson Blvd.
Grand Avenue Park – 1800 Grand Ave.
You can also tune to Classic Country 1520 AM KXA for a radio simulcast of music to the fireworks. Fancy. No parking is available at Legion Memorial Park on July 4th so consider walking a ways (or Everett Transit).