Gig Harbor 4th Of July Fireworks: 2019 Guide

GIG HARBOR, WA — Independence Day is quickly approaching, which means it's time to fire up that barbecue and find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on near you.

We gathered up all the fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening in and around Gig Harbor so you can start planning now.

Here's what's in store this July 4:

• What: Gig Harbor's Second Annual 4th of July Patriotic Kids Parade
• Where: Gig Harbor High School, 5101 Rosedale St. N.W. in Gig Harbor
• When: July 4, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Hosted by Macaroni Kid Gig Harbor & Mac Kid Tacoma

Join us for our 2nd Annual Patriotic Kids Parade. Children must be registered to participate in the parade.

• What: Tacoma Freedom Fair
• Where: Ruston Way waterfront and Old Town Dock, 2123 N. Schuster Pkwy in Tacoma
• When: July 4, from 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

As always, the Tacoma Freedom Fair will be held along the Ruston Way waterfront from 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Admission to Freedom Fair is free and for easy access (and exit) enjoy free parking at the Tacoma Dome Station or at Tacoma Community College. The Freedom Fair Express Bus will stop at each location all day and after the fireworks.

• What: 4th of July - Red, White, and KABOOM!
• Where: Pioneer Park, 330 S. Meridian in Puyallup
• When: July 4, from 12 to 10 p.m.

Celebrate the 4th of July in Downtown Puyallup! Fireworks, Live Music, Food Trucks, Beer Garden, Car Show, Poker Run, Splash Park, and Kids Activities! Concert with Limberlost, Blue Helix, Strangely Alright, Chris Jones Band and Leah Justine!!

• What: Joint Base Lewis-McChord Freedom Fest
• Where: Cowan Stadium, 41st Division Dr S. at Fort Lewis
• When: July 4, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Freedom Fest will take place at Cowan Stadium, south of Tacoma from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and will feature live music, a car show, food, kids activities, and a grand finale fireworks show.

Admission and parking are free. Due to security checks, expect some delays when entering the base. Visit the Freedom Fest website for additional instructions and restrictions.

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