4th of July

Brought to you by Amazon

FRIDAY, JULY 4TH, 2025 FROM 3PM TO 11PM

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About The Event
Event Schedule
Food & Drinks
Maps, Parking, & Accessibility
FAQs

Ticket Info

About The Event

This event is free and open to the public!

Seafair 4th of July brought to you by Amazon is the best way to experience Independence Day in the Pacific Northwest.

Celebrate the 4th of July with us and enjoy free seating throughout the park! For an enhanced experience, upgrade to premium reserved seating, offering several comfortable vantage points to enjoy the festivities.

This fun-packed event features a host of pre-show activities during the day that culminate with a fully choreographed (and musically-timed) fireworks presentation offering a spectacular experience in downtown Seattle you won’t want to miss.

How To Watch The Seattle 4th of July Fireworks on TV

Broadcast live on July 4th starting at 9:00 PM on KONG TV.

One Epic Fireworks show.
Three Different Experiences to choose from

Gas Works Park

South Lake Union

Fireworks Cruise

Event Schedule

Main Stage

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Beer Gardens

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All-American Games

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Food & Drinks

Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the spirit of America’s Independence Day. At the Seafair 4th of July festivities food isn’t just sustenance; it’s an experience, a celebration of flavors that reflect the diversity and vibrancy of our nation. From classic American fare to international delights, there’s something to tantalize every palate.

Fair Favorites

Pretzels
Burgers
Fries
Hot Dogs

Local Vendors

Vendor details coming soon!

International Cuisine

Asian
Mexican
Indian

Yummy Treats

Ice-Cream
Funnel Cake
Shaved Ice

For adults 21 and over we offer 2 beer gardens (East and West) at Gas Works Park and 1 beer garden at Lake Union Park.

Maps, Parking, & Accessibility

Select Your Preferred Location

Gas Works Park Lake Union Park Fireworks Cruise

Event FAQ’s

Gates open at 3 PM and close at 9PM.

Guests must leave the park shortly after the fireworks end. The park closes at 10:45 PM.

The fireworks start at roughly 10:15 PM.

Yes. Gates closed early in 2024 once the event reached capacity. Secure your free ticket to guarantee entry.

We encourage you to take public transit, ride-share, or bicycle (free bike corral) as the traffic and parking can be challenging.

Yes. Premium and reserved seating is also available.

Yes. Tents need to be taken down by sunset to allow all guests to view the fireworks unobstructed.

Yes. The entertainment schedule will be released in June, prior to the event.

Absolutely not. They will be confiscated and disposed of without return.

Use of drones is strictly prohibited by law and will be prosecuted. See drone policy.

No, everyone who attempts to access the park via the water will be turned away by park security.

No drinking, stay outside the buoys, stay away from the fireworks barge (exclusion zone), be mindful of boaters and kayakers, follow directions from Coast Guard, Seattle Police Department, and Seafair Emergency Management Team.

Gas Works Park is challenging from an ADA standpoint. We encourage those with mobility issues to consider attending the festivities at the Lake Union Park location where there are paved/flat surfaces and reserved ADA seating options.

The All-American games are classic fair-style family events including sack races, pie eating contest, tug-of-war, and balloon toss.

There is a routine security screening (bag check) to enter the park.

Visit our FAQs page for more common questions about Seafair events.

Ticket Info

Select an Experience

Gas Works Park

South Lake Union

Fireworks Cruise

Thank You To Our Signature Sponsor

“Seafair 4th of July is brought to you by Amazon. With their generous support, we have been able to bring the annual fireworks show to Gas Works Park for the last three years.”

Emily K. Cantrell – CEO