Celebrating Independence Day - July 4, 2020
Celebrate and light up! There’s more reason to celebrate. Washington’s Independence Day celebrations take many characters or habits. From grand firework display to family-focused festivals.
However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Governor’s stay at home order, all fireworks shows are canceled or rescheduled for 2020.
Even the Seattle Seafair Summer Fourth on Lake Union, which is known and voted as one of the nation’s best shows by USA today, has been canceled. Despite this, we’ve discovered other ways to celebrate the event.
Virtual Fireworks
Tacoma Rainiers will be celebrating and have a Fireworks display on July 3 at 9:40 PM to 10 PM. They will be streaming the display LIVE on their Facebook Channel - Tacoma Rainers: 3rd of July Fireworks Virtual Watch Party.
Another Virtual Celebration will be NBC. They will be broadcasting Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks from New York City from 8 PM to 10 PM. You can also watch it streamed at nbc.com or on the NBC app. And watch featured performances by John Legend, Black Eyed Peas, and Tim McGraw.
KING TV will playback previous Seafair Summer 4th fireworks show starting at 10 PM. Another closer to home broadcast would be the Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce that will start at 8 PM. A local band, Black Diamond Junction, will be performing and followed by a fireworks show at 10 PM. The celebration will be through Facebook Livestream. You can visit their Facebook Page - Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce: Port Angeles Virtual Community 4th of July Celebration for more information.
You may also watch last year’s fireworks display on Youtube.
Backyard Celebration
Since there won’t be any at-the-park-barbecues celebrations and gatherings are constraints, it doesn’t mean you shouldn't be celebrating the 4th of July. You can still have fun and celebrate it with your family and a few close friends and relatives. Gov. Jay Inslee's Phase 2: Reopening Guidelines that allow five (5) people outside your household to have outdoor recreation and gatherings.
Kids have been used to watching everything online. Why not consider one for this year? And add a little spice by doing a traditional backyard barbecue. Fire up the grill, cook a bunch of traditional side dishes, play games, create joyous moments with your loved ones.
Or you can enjoy takeout spaghetti dinner and strawberry shortcake at Sno-Valley Senior Center. July 3rd Spaghetti Dinner, takeout includes a choice of meat or vegetarian sauce, garlic bread, salad, and a cookie, for $12/person. Family dinner, good for 4 will be $40. And pre-order Strawberry Shortcake on July 4, it will be available from 10:30 AM to noon. Order in advance and pick up at the senior center. For more information, you may check their website at snovalleysenior.org.
Other Cities
Updates:
Kenmore: July 3-12: Virtual Kenmore Chalk Art Contest
Steilacoom: Cancelled Event - Fourth of July Festival and Summer Concert Series
Kent: Cancelled Event - Fourth of July Splash
Federal Way: Cancelled Event - Federal Way’s Red, White, and Blue Festival
Sammamish: Cancelled Event - Fourth on the Plateau
Monroe (Evergreen Speedway): July 4, 2020, USA Birthday Bash Presented by Northwest Motorsport (open for drivers and crews).
Edmonds: Cancelled/Deleted EventCarnation: Cancelled Event: 4th of July Celebration. But the Carnation Run for the Pies 5k will be Virtual. Check the link for more information.
This year might be different, but let us make a great difference by accepting and following the guidelines given to us. It’s difficult for the time being, but we are all in this together. Let's help our community as all lives matter. Celebrate Independence with a blast.
Don't forget to properly wash your hands, the social-distancing, and disinfecting the common surfaces.
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