Everett's Fourth of July July 4, 2009

Last year the City of Everett pioneered a fantastic, fun-filled family event at Legion Memorial Park. The 2009 line-up of events is just as stellar, with music ranging from country to rock and soul as well as a delicious selection of food vendors, beer and wine garden, and free activities for children. Returning downtown in the morning this year are the community’s beloved traditions including the YMCA’s Yankee Doodle Dash and the annual parade. This year's parade theme, The Colors of Freedom, celebrates the tremendous diversity that exists in our rich and vibrant community. The day will conclude with a stunning display of traditional fireworks, put on by the Everett Fourth of July Foundation, against a pristine Puget Sound backdrop. The show last year gained prime media coverage, and was viewed by thousands in the Everett, Mukilteo, Marysville, and Tulalip communities.

Colors of Freedom Parade on Colby & Wetmore between Wall & 26th . Enjoy an array of marching bands, drill teams, floats, dance teams, giant puppets, stilt walkers, clowns, dancers, pipe and drum bands, and more.

Parade Entries: We are no longer accepting applications for the 2009 parade. Please check back in 2010! For more information contact Laura Baird, 425-257-7117 or [email protected].

Colors of Freedom Festival features live music, kids’ activities, a beer and wine garden, and a food court. Legion Park, 145 Alverson Blvd., Everett 98201. Park at Everett Station or Everett Community College and take the shuttle! There will be no parking at the festival.

Fireworks begin at dark over Port Gardner Bay. For best viewing visit Legion Park; other viewing locations include Harborview Park.

Official Website: http://www.everettwa.org/default.aspx?ID=1163