{"id":2479783,"date":"2026-06-29T01:09:47","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T01:09:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2479783"},"modified":"2026-06-29T01:09:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T01:09:47","slug":"from-festivals-to-fireworks-heres-how-to-spend-fourth-of-july-2026-around-bellingham","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/from-festivals-to-fireworks-heres-how-to-spend-fourth-of-july-2026-around-bellingham\/","title":{"rendered":"From festivals to fireworks, here’s how to spend Fourth of July 2026 around Bellingham"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This Fourth of July this year coincides with the country\u2019s semiquincentennial, more colloquially known as its 250th anniversary. Plus, it\u2019s on a Saturday, offering a good excuse to gather with friends and neighbors, and celebrate in a way that feels authentic to you.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re gearing up for fireworks, festivals, or a low-key beer and show before bedtime, here are a few ideas for how to spend the long weekend around Bellingham.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Community festivals<\/h3>\n

Bellingham\u2019s biggest Fourth of July affair is the People\u2019s Fourth of July Spectacular<\/strong><\/a>, happening this year at Zuanich Point Park and the Squalicum Boathouse. The party starts with a 4 p.m. kickoff celebration featuring the Bellingham Symphony Orchestra, plus special guests from the American Legion and City of Bellingham. Other attractions include a kid\u2019s zone, food truck rally, music from Groove Merchant and the city\u2019s best (and only) firework show.<\/p>\n

Up in Blaine, Tuttle & Crump\u2019s Old-Fashioned 4th of July Celebration<\/strong><\/a> is a \u201cclassic hometown celebration,\u201d meant to honor \u201ccommunity, connection and country.\u201d From a pancake breakfast to a street fair, car show, live music and kids\u2019 activities, revelers can expect a range of family-friendly activities from morning until late.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Members of the Blaine Harbor Music Festival play their trumpets during a Fourth of July Parade in Blaine in 2024. (Eric Becker\/Cascadia Daily News)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Anacortes is the place to celebrate the Fourth of July in Skagit County, as this year also coincides with the city\u2019s 100th anniversary. Its free community concert, Rock the Dock<\/strong><\/a>, <\/strong>happens at 5 p.m. and features Queen Mother and the Dana Osborn Band. Those who attend can also expect food, a beer garden and a firework display as soon as the sky darkens.<\/p>\n

Mount Vernon<\/strong><\/a> also has a massive community celebration, with Criminal Squirrel Orchestra playing the Riverwalk Park stage beginning at 8 p.m. Kona Shaved Ice Truck will be on site serving sweet treats, and those who stick around until 10 p.m. can enjoy a fireworks display.<\/p>\n

La Conner hosts its Fourth of July Hometown Celebration<\/a> <\/strong>with food and refreshments on offer from 5 p.m. on; music with Mama Dirty Skirt, Bluefish and Steve Johnson from 5:30 p.m.; and fireworks at dusk.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Firework displays<\/h3>\n

The City of Bellingham\u2019s fireworks are slated for 10:30 p.m., and you can spot the show from just about anywhere with a view toward the bay. This includes Zuanich Park, Boulevard Park, Waypoint Park and Maritime Heritage Park. Folks up north can enjoy Blaine\u2019s fireworks display from Blaine Marine Park.<\/p>\n

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A group of kids are wowed by the fireworks exploding in the sky with loud booms and an array of colors in July 2022 at Kulshan Trackside. (Hailey Hoffman<\/a><\/span>\/Cascadia Daily News)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Spectators in Skagit County can head to Seafarers\u2019 Memorial Park (Anacortes), Riverwalk Park (Mount Vernon), the La Conner Marina, or Loggerrodeo (Sedro-Woolley) to see fireworks on July 4. On July 3, the Big Lake Firefighters Association also hosts a massive show visible from the Big Lake Golf Course or Big Lake Church.<\/p>\n

And while fireworks are illegal in Bellingham city limits, Birch Bay<\/strong><\/a> is a hotspot for folks hoping to put on their own show. Thousands of individual displays are launched from the beach on July 4 each year, according to the city\u2019s website.<\/p>\n

Parades\u00a0<\/h3>\n

Blaine plays host to Whatcom County\u2019s largest Fourth of July parade, which begins at noon and is followed by a performance of the national anthem. <\/p>\n

The City of Ferndale<\/strong><\/a>\u2019s Fourth of July parade also starts at noon on Main Street and features a procession of fire trucks and patriotic vehicles.<\/p>\n

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Sedro-Woolley Rodeo Queen Maddy Durkin waves to the crowd during the Fourth of July parade in 2023. (Andy Bronson<\/a><\/span>\/Cascadia Daily News)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sedro-Woolley\u2019s annual Loggerrodeo<\/strong><\/a> is the longest-running Fourth of July event in Washington state, meaning organizers take their job very <\/em>seriously. In addition to an 11 a.m. grand parade, spectators can marvel at live chainsaw carving, let loose at a carnival, or compete in a beard and mullet contest.<\/p>\n

Also in Skagit Valley, La Conner<\/strong><\/a> has a parade at noon as part of its Hometown Celebration.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Live music<\/h3>\n

Not feeling like donning red, white and blue? Kulshan Trackside<\/strong><\/a> is hosting a disco-themed Fourth of July party, and \u201csequins, bell bottoms and disco attire\u201d are strongly encouraged. In addition to a performance from funk\/soul group The True Loves, Beach Tempo will be spinning an all-vinyl DJ set late into the night.<\/p>\n

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Marla Hooch\u2019s Dead Friends will play Schweinhaus at 6 p.m. on the Fourth of July. (Photo courtesy of Marla Hooch)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Hotel Bellwether<\/strong><\/a>\u2019<\/strong>s Blues, Brews & BBQ series continues with a special July 4 installment \u2014 BBQ, Beats & Booms \u2014 featuring music from soul\/funk\/R&B local legends Baby Cakes. Ticket holders will be treated to a special BBQ menu (included in ticket price), a cash bar and primo firework views.<\/p>\n

For something more low-key, Stones Throw<\/strong><\/a> hosts the Jimi Hendrix tribute group Purrrple Haze from 6\u20138 p.m. The brewery makes an ideal first destination before the fireworks \u2014 or a final stop, depending on your bedtime.<\/p>\n

Marla Hooch\u2019s Dead Friends<\/strong><\/a> will play Schweinhaus starting at 6 p.m.; the show is free to attend and pays tribute to the Grateful Dead.\u00a0Benny Sidelinger and The Fits are headlining at the Guemes Island General Store<\/strong><\/a> from 5\u20138 p.m. (though I\u2019d recommend sticking around the area afterward for fireworks).<\/p>\n

Other music events include DJ Tru-ah\u2019s DJ in the Park<\/strong><\/a> series, which occurs at Maritime Heritage Park from 6\u201310 p.m. on July 4. Check Jesse Stanton\u2019s weekly calendar<\/a> for a complete roundup.<\/p>\n

Other events\u00a0<\/h3>\n

The Columbia neighborhood hosts a Fourth of July picnic<\/strong><\/a> in Elizabeth Park. The menu consists of a pizza lunch and dessert potluck from noon on, though diners can also join a makeshift parade at 11 a.m. or play games like tug-of-war until 3 p.m.<\/p>\n

While not technically Fourth of July-related, the Bellingham Festival of Music<\/strong><\/a> has its opening night on July 3, with performances and community events continuing throughout the month. This year, Artistic Director Marcelo Lehninger has specifically curated \u201cworks of Americana that speak to this year\u2019s America 250 celebration,\u201d per the festival\u2019s website.<\/p>\n

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Conductor Marcelo Lehninger plays to a sold-out crowd during the 2024 Bellingham Festival of Music. The annual concert series returns throughout the month of July. (Photo courtesy of Zachary C. Person)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

And if you (like me) are homebound caring for anxious dogs and cats on July 4, but still want to enjoy the weekend, know downtown Bellingham\u2019s First Friday<\/strong><\/a> event occurs the evening prior, July 3. Highlights include the Tide & Tunes<\/strong><\/a> at the Granary Building, this month featuring music by The Librarians.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Cocoa Laney<\/a> is CDN\u2019s lifestyle editor; reach her at cocoalaney@cascadiadaily.com<\/a>; 360-922-3090 ext. 128.<\/em><\/p>\n

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