4th of July

AT SOUTH LAKE UNION

FRIDAY, JULY 4TH, 2025 FROM 6PM TO 11PM

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

Ticket Info

About The Event

Elevate your 4th of July celebration with VIP seating at Seafair’s South Lake Union waterfront! Experience the festivities from the best seats in the house with front-row reserved seating on the water, offering unparalleled views of the dazzling fireworks display.

This event is free and open to the public!

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.
3 Unique Premium Experiences To Choose From!

Gas Works Park

South Lake Union

Fireworks Cruise

Event Schedule

Main Stage

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All-American Games

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Beer Garden

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Food & Drinks

With a selection of food trucks to choose from, explore a world of flavors with our diverse array of street food options. Tantalize your taste buds with mouthwatering gyros and juicy hot dogs with all your favorite toppings. And of course, no festival is complete without a sweet treat – indulge in refreshing shaved ice with more flavors than you can count.

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

Maps, Parking, & Accessibility

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Parking & Transportation

Amazon lots and street parking is free – garage parking is available nearby. View parking map.

Accessibility & ADA

South Lake Union features flat, paved surfaces ideal for guests with mobility problems. We also offer reserved ADA Seating.

Event FAQs

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.

Ticket Info

Orange Zone Reserved Seating – First-come, First-Served

Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this extraordinary celebration with our reserved seating near MOHAI, providing prime views for the fireworks amidst Seattle’s Fourth of July entertainment.

– Waterfront reserved seats
– Nearby food trucks and beer garden
– Onsite DJ spinning the best hits until the show
– Easy access to Amazon parking lots. Free and open during the event.

Green Zone Reserved Seating – Seat Selection Available

Experience the ultimate 4th of July celebration at Seafair’s South Lake Union waterfront with VIP seating offering front-row views of the fireworks display. Enjoy live music, a beer garden, and delicious food truck options while securing your VIP seats for an unforgettable evening.

– Waterfront reserved seats
– Nearby food trucks and beer garden (1 drink ticket included)
– Onsite DJ spinning the best hits until the show
– Easy access to Amazon parking lots. Free and open during the event

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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 and Lake Union Park for years and are excited to celebrate again with their support in 2025 as well.”

Emily K. Cantrell – CEO