Seafair

Seafair Summer 4th: July 4

TUESDAY, JULY 4, 2017
NOON TO 11 P.M.
GAS WORKS PARK, LAKE UNION PARK

Celebrate our nation's independence with Seafair! We host a day full of fun at Gas Works Park and Lake Union Park, which boast the best views of our fireworks show over Lake Union. Both locations include FREE general admission to the public as well as reserved seating available for purchase, guaranteeing fantastic views of the fireworks.

Throughout both parks, guests can dine with our food vendors, peruse exhibit booths and listen to live entertainment from the Gas Works Park main stage. For those 21 and over, you can quench your thirst in our beer and beverage gardens while relaxing in the summer sun. Everyone is invited to participate in our All-American Games in Gas Works Park, featuring pie-eating contests, sack races and more!

Voted as one of the nation’s best fireworks shows by USA Today and Business Insider, the fireworks start at 10:20 p.m. and last approximately 20 minutes. The show features nearly 8,500 pounds of fireworks with fantastic displays fully choreographed to the Seafair Summer 4th musical score.

Attendees at Gas Works Park can spend the day listening to live, local music at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Main Stage including:

  • Pickwick: Seattle born indie rock band featuring smooth rock with a mix of rhythm and blues
  • Smokey Brights: Modern rock and roll never sounded this fresh
  • ParisAlexa: 18-year-old singer-songwriter's playful doo-wop pop features complex vocal arrangements influenced by Motown and old-school soul
  • Brotha' Groove: Funk/jazz-fusion band known for their sophisticated sound and infectious energy – from Parliament to Bruno Mars

Can't make it to Gas Works Park?

Turn to the KIRO 7 News team for televised coverage of the "Seafair Summer 4th." Whether you're across the street or a world away, celebrate Independence Day in Seattle with the best seat in the house. KIRO-TV's coverage airs July 4 from 9 to 11 p.m. PST on KIRO 7, the kiro7.com livestream and on any of the KIRO 7 apps.

Anchored by Steve Raible and Monique Ming Laven from Gas Works Park, viewers will experience all that Seafair has to offer, before the big fireworks display at 10:20 p.m.