Tacoma's Fourth of
July Extravaganza
For as long as we can remember, friends and families have gathered by the shores of Commencement Bay to celebrate Independence Day.
This wonderful, free-to-the-public event features dozens of activities and draws 150,000 spectators every year. It's one of the largest Fourth of July festivals in the west.
People come to enjoy the live entertainment and to see the classic car show, participate in the many activities located in the Metro Parks Family Fun Zone, and the other great recreational events.
Visitors love to eat the great food and shop in the open-air market for something special offered by one of over one hundred vendors.
Everyone joys being amazed by the dazzling airshow and spectacular fireworks display that ends the day. |
Metro Parks Fun Zone
an entire day's worth
of family fun
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Marine Park will be home to tournaments of chess, ping-pong, and box hockey. |
| Family activities, like the kids art festival, parachute games, tug-o-war, potato sack races, hula-hoop contests, earth-ball games, volleyball, trolley-board races, remote control car races,
and much more! |
Non-Stop Live Entertainment
| Six performance areas on the waterfront will showcase a wide variety of talents. Come early and enjoy Latin Rhythms, |
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| Blues, Jazz, International dance, Classic Rock & Roll, Folk, Reggae, and Country music. |
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| Fireworks Spectacular
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A symphony of light and sound will begin at 10:00 pm over Commencement Bay. This will be the biggest Freedom Fair fireworks show ever! You won't want to miss it! |
| The fireworks are synchronized to music, so bring your radio
(Warm 106.9 FM or KLAY
1180 AM) or sit near the sound system located along the waterfront. The Ruston Way waterfront is the best place to view the show, so come early and enjoy all the great food and entertainment. |
International Food Fair
bring a big appetite
Leave your ice chest and picnic basket at home. Mom's not cooking this Fourth of July! Some of the best food vendors in the northwest will offer up tasty treats from around the world and America, too.
Cruz-In Car Show
| Pre-1970's street rods, classics, antiques, and special interest cars are welcome to enter and compete for best of show! Entry fee is
$25 per car, but it's free to come and look. |
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| Enjoy the street dance next to C.I. Shenanigans Restaurant |
Shop Till You Drop
at the Outdoor Market
Over 100 artists, craft vendors, and commercial exhibitors join together to form a colorful and bustling public market. The merchants offer a wide assortment of toys, clothing, jewelry, works of art, home decorations, personal services, and so much more.
The Airshow
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From
2:30 - 5:30 pm, thrilling aerobatic performances |
| by top civilian and military pilots will soar over Commencement Bay. A night airshow begins at 10:00. |
A Boater's Paradise
Boaters
love to anchor next to the shore
along Ruston Way which gives them
the best viewing of both the airshow
and the fireworks display.
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