Tri Cities Washington Independence Day and 4th of July Festivities
Independence Day or Fourth of July; the phrase evokes fond memories to many people of family get-togethers, good food, parades, fireworks, and various community festivities. This year around the Tri Cities there will be plenty to keep you busy all weekend.
Independence Day Car Show
To start the weekend off there will be a Independence Day Car Show on July 2 beginning at 3:00 pm at the TRAC in Pasco Washington. Later in the day there will be a barbeque at the car show from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm with a live DJ playing 50s and 60s music from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. To finish things off Friday night there will be a family friendly movie with free popcorn and Pepsi provided. The Independence Day Car Show will pick up again Saturday at 8:00 am, awards will be presented at 2:00 pm.
Grand Old Fourth
The City of Pasco Parks & Recreation will begin the Grand Old Fourth celebration with a pancake breakfast Saturday morning July 3 from 7:00 am until 12:00 pm at Memorial Park in Pasco. There will also be a parade at 10:00 am beginning at the Franklin County Courthouse and ending near Memorial Park. On the 4th of July the Grand Old Fourth celebrations continue at 7:00 pm at the Dust Devils stadium with music by the Spokane Drum and Bugle Corps, That 80s Show band, and a Seattle band playing nothing by 80s tunes. What better way to conclude the night than with the tradition of fireworks at around 10:00 pm.
River of Fire Festival
The 24th Annual River of Fire festival at Columbia Park in Kennewick Washington will be full of fun activities for the whole family! There will bounce houses, commercial vendors, food and crafts booths, and fireworks launched from a barge in the middle of the Columbia River. The day of festivities will begin at 8:00 am and end at 10:00 pm with a fireworks display. The cost is $7 per carload to get into Columbia Park.
Howard Amon Park Festivities
Festivities at Howard Amon Park in Richland Washington will begin at 12:00 pm with free hot dogs and beverages for the first 2,000 people at the park. Throughout the afternoon there will be patriotic music played by Larry Bunch leading the Old Fashioned Concert Band, and the OverForte Quartet providing barbershop harmony. One of the major attractions of this 4th of July Celebration is the dedication of the new arch at Howard Amon to replace the one destroyed in 1943.
If you are looking for more to do this weekend here are a few more things you may consider!
Have a Happy 4th!!
Yup we did. I've been biking everyday since to get rid of one day's worth of food. :)