Gig Harbor Guide to 4th of July Fireworks
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I’ve compiled a list of the best fireworks shows in the south Sound so you can celebrate the 4th with family, friends, and fireworks. The great news is not all of the shows are happening on the actual holiday, so you’ll be able to enjoy the festivities for days on end! Remember to arrive early in order to snag the best viewing, and be safe!
Fireworks Shows
Fox Island | Monday, July 3, 2023
Starting at 7:30pm on July 3rd the yacht club will be hosting a picnic and fireworks for its members. If you’re not a member and can’t join the festivities at the club, you might still be able to see the fireworks from various points across Hale Passage or the Carr Inlet.
Point Ruston | Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Tacoma’s 4th of July Summer Blast will be offering two locations to enjoy all the festivities of beer gardens, live music and entertainment, and over 150 vendors. Cummings Park will also offer free kids’ activities as part of their Family Zone. The holiday’s finale will begin at about 10pm with a fireworks show over Commencement Bay, which will be visible from all of the Ruston Way waterfront. See the Tacoma Summer Blast website for a complete schedule, music lineup, road closures, and more.
If you want to enjoy the fireworks by boat, Destiny Harbor Tours has excursions leaving from Gig Harbor and Tacoma. Go to their website to book today.
Port Orchard | Saturday, July 1, 2023
The Fathoms O’ Fun Festival will be setting off fireworks as part of their annual summer celebration. Taking place over the Sinclair Inlet, you’ll be able to see the show from both the Port Orchard and Bremerton waterfronts. Arrive early to take part in some of the other activities, including food and craft vendors and live music. You can find all the details on the Fathoms O’ Fun Facebook page.
Puyallup | Monday, July 3 & Tuesday, July 4, 2023
The fireworks will be happening on July 3rd, but there will be plenty else to enjoy, including live music, a beer garden, kids’ activities, and food trucks. Come back on the 4th for more of the same as well as a car show, a variety of vendors, and even a contest for best-dressed pet. For the lineup of music and more, check out the Puyallup-Sumner Chamber of Commerce website.
Federal Way | Tuesday, July 4, 2023
What better place to enjoy Federal Way’s “Red, White & Blues Festival” than at Celebration Park! Starting at 4pm there will be music, food vendors, sports, family games, face painting, and more. Stay until the end for their fireworks show at 10:15pm.
Lacey | Monday, July 3, 2023
Celebrate a day early at the Lacey Fireworks Spectacular on July 3rd. The musical fireworks show starts at 10pm, but the fun begins at 4pm with food, live music, a kids’ zone, and even acrobats! If you want an enhanced light show experience, Lacey Collision and Capital Collision will be providing free 3D glasses, while supplies last. For more information on the day’s events, take a look at the Lacey Parks website.
Seattle | Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Come see one of the nation’s best fireworks shows, taking place on Lake Union and viewable from several main locations on land and by boat! Additional activities will be offered at Gas Works Park, from food and drinks to music and family fun. Learn more at the Seafair Summer Fourth website.
Kingston | Monday, July 3 & Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Fireworks will begin a little around 10pm as the culmination to this year’s “Red, White, and You” 4th of July celebration. Festivities start that morning with a pancake breakfast, followed by a fun zone for the kids, parade, live music, and more. There will also be lots happening on Monday the 3rd, so check out the event schedule for more particulars.
Buying Fireworks
Due to safety and other concerns, this will be the first year that fireworks are banned within the Gig Harbor city limits. Fireworks are allowed in Pierce County outside of Gig Harbor’s city limits, but only on July 4th. Check out the list below for some fireworks stands and stores in the broader area, and for information on permits and more, go to the Pierce County website.
TNT Fireworks Stands - Various places (use the search feature to find locations by address or zip code)
Lake Kathryn Village Mall - Gig Harbor, WA (while they usually have a stand here, I was not able to confirm if there will be one again this year)
Thunder Fireworks - Tacoma, WA
C&M Pyro - Puyallup, WA
Fireworks Outpost - Fife, WA
The Alley on Valley - Fife, WA
Pyroland Fireworks - Sumner and Buckley, WA
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