July 4th Fireworks 2022 Near Seattle

SEATTLE — Cities and counties across the country continue to bring back many of the traditional Independence Day activities that were either canceled or modified for the last two years. July 4 is just around the corner, so it's time to find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on near you in 2022.

In Puget Sound, nearly all of the usual fireworks displays are coming back this year for the first time since 2019.

We have all the fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening in and around the Emerald City so you can start planning now.

Here's what's in store this July 4 around the Seattle area:

What: Seafair Summer Fourth
Where: Gas Works Park
When: July 4, 3 p.m. - 11 p.m. (Fireworks @ 10:15 p.m.)

What: Renton's 4th of July
Where: Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park
When: July 4, DJ @ 6:30 p.m./Fireworks @ 10 p.m.

What: Lake Sammamish Fireworks Show
Where: Lake Sammamish State Park
When: July 2. Fireworks @ 10 p.m.

What: Bellevue Family 4th
Where: Bellevue Downtown Park
When: July 4, 5 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. (Fireworks @ 10:05 p.m.)

What: Fourth on the Plateau
Where: Sammamish Commons
When: July 4, 5 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. (Fireworks @ 10 p.m.)

What: Celebrate Kirkland
Where: Downtown business district
When: July 4, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. (No fireworks this year)

Due to pandemic surges, counties or cities may adjust or cancel events at the last minute, so double-check with organizers. Know of other events in the area? Post them on the Patch calendar.