Showing posts with label 4th of july. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 4th of july. Show all posts

Photo: Patriotic Garden for the 4th of July

Tuesday, July 4, 2017

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Because Lee Lageschulte always has her camera at hand, we are treated to accidental finds like this patriotic garden.

Happy 4th of July everyone!



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Kenmore fireworks at Log Boom Park

Sunday, July 2, 2017


Tuesday at 7:30pm - 10:30pm
Log Boom Park
Kenmore


Watch the night sky light up and have a fun-filled Fourth of July! The Kenmore Fireworks Show presented by Frank Lumber blasts off at 10:00pm from the Log Boom Park pier, 17415 61st Ave NE.

Prior to the fireworks show, join in the festivities with fun activities and food vendors starting at 7:30pm. The event is free and all you need to bring is a blanket or chair!

Featured Vendors:
  • Spot Hot Dogs and Brats
  • 314 Pie
  • Macho Burgers
  • Chillz Ice Cream
  • Uncle Stinky’s Magic – Light up wearable products and toys

Event parking is available at the following locations:
  • Street parking along NE 175th Street
  • Uplake Professional Center, 5723 NE Bothell Way
  • Church of the Redeemer, 6211 NE 182nd Street

As a reminder, personal fireworks are prohibited in Kenmore city limits.



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Fourth of July: not a pet's favorite holiday

Monday, June 26, 2017

Scared of fireworks
Fireworks are beautiful to look at, but they can be scary for our pets. The bangs and booms are hard on their sensitive hearing, and even the calmest pet can get upset by the unfamiliar loud noises.

To help your pet cope with the noise from fireworks, and reduce the chance that it runs away, Regional Animal Services of King County offers these tips:

  1. Keep your pet secured indoors in the quietest room of your home while fireworks are going off. You can also use soothing music or television as a distraction. Some pets will stay calmer when placed in a secure crate in a darkened, quiet room.
  2. If your pet is normally kept outside, bring them inside or put them in a well-ventilated garage or shed or in a basement during fireworks displays.
  3. Make sure your pet is licensed and has an ID tag or microchip. Pets with ID have a much greater chance of being returned to their owners.
  4. Don't assume that your pet won't react just because you haven't had problems in the past. Sometimes, pets become sensitive to loud noises later in life.

If your pet is lost, check in person at PAWS and check back often. It may take some time before spooked pets are brought to shelters.

PAWS shelters strays from Brier, Edmonds, Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, Mill Creek, Mountlake Terrace, Mukilteo, Shoreline and Woodinville.
If your pet is not at PAWS, please keep coming back. Your pet may arrive the next day or the next week, and since many animals look alike we cannot guarantee we will be able to match a completed lost report with your pet. Your chances of finding your pet increase if you return to the shelter on a regular basis.

Here's PAWS information for missing pets
Here's PAWS information for when you find a pet

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Everything you need to know about Fireworks

Friday, June 23, 2017

Courtesy Kenmore fireworks show

Fireworks are prohibited in Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, Seattle, Edmonds, Woodway, Lynnwood.


Soldiers often experience acute PTSD with fireworks. Animals, particularly dogs, are often terrified and there are always a few runaways on the 4th.

Unincorporated Snohomish county allows fireworks during the day, but not in parks, trails, public property, public streets, sidewalks, parking lots, or school property.
  • Also prohibited to Discharge fireworks on private property without permission, and to discharge fireworks from private property onto public property. Possess or discharge illegal fireworks. Firecrackers, rockets, rockets, M-80s, dynamite, and all homemade fireworks are all illegal.
  • Here's a map for SnoCo.
According to the State Fire Marshall's office,

Last year, there were 327 fireworks-related injuries and/or fires reported to the State Fire Marshal’s Office by fire departments and hospital emergency rooms. With retail fireworks stands opening across the state on June 28, this explosive event demonstrates just how important it is to celebrate safely.
The Marshall says to Always remember to use the three Bs of fireworks safety:
  • Be Prepared – Have water nearby and put pets indoors
  • Be Safe – Only adults should light fireworks
  • Be Responsible – Clean up fireworks debris
  • Don’t take any chances, be sure the fireworks you purchase are legal to possess and discharge. Know the dates and times fireworks are allowed in your community. Stay away from high powered illegal explosive devices.
  • Do not alter fireworks or make any type of homemade device. The damage they cause can be devastating and life altering. For more information visit our website
There are several large fireworks shows nearby on the 4th.

Two are on Lake Washington.
  • Kenmore has a show at Log Boom Park with fireworks over Lake Washington. 4th of July Fireworks. Lake Washington, Log Boom Park. July 4th. 10:00pm.
Pick the right spot and see both Logboom and Sheridan Beach fireworks.
  • Sheridan Beach Community Club is having a private event but the fireworks will be visible from vantage spots on the lake and other locations nearby. 10:15pm
Two are on or near Puget Sound.
  • An Edmonds Kind of 4th from the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce at Civic Stadium, 6th and Bell, at 10pm on the 4th.
There are places in Richmond Beach and Edmonds where you can see both Edmonds and Kingston displays at the same time. But the people who know where they are, aren't telling.
Seattle at Lake Union
  • Seafair family event at Gasworks Park. Fireworks start at 10pm. The music stage has continuous performances from noon until the fireworks start. There is the usual free seating on the grass, but you can buy tickets for less crowded areas.
  • King County Metro will deploy more than 40 extra buses from 10:30pm to midnight on routes serving Seattle Center, Gas Works Park, downtown and light rail stations to help crowds get home. Read more 
For all these events you need to arrive early, both for parking and for seating.

If you are traveling out of town for the 4th, here's a list for the entire state.



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State Fire Marshall reports on 4th of July fires and injuries

Friday, August 26, 2016

Northshore Fire reports NO fires and NO fireworks related injuries.

Shoreline had NO major fireworks-related fires or injuries on July 4!

"But," commented Shoreline Fire, "it is astounding that Harborview treated 40 adults and children for trauma related to illegal fireworks. 
"Despite all of the warnings and public education campaigns, some people still don't know how to protect themselves from life-altering injury on what should be a safe and sane summer holiday!"

And on that note, here's what happened in the rest of the state.

Serious fireworks-related injuries from June 1 to July 31, 2016 in Washington State rose by 40% according to the latest figures from the State Fire Marshal’s Office.

The majority of these injuries occurred on the Fourth of July.

This year, fireworks injuries resulted in amputations, first, second, third degree burns and hearing and eyesight loss. 16% of those injured were due to alcohol or drug impairment.

In addition, fireworks-related-fires resulted in an estimated nearly $200,000 in property loss during the same period.

There were 67 fireworks-related fires with 62% of them occurring on the Fourth of July holiday.

Key Highlights – June 1 to July 30, 2016:

INJURIES
  • There were 226 fireworks-related injuries reported. This number includes legal consumer fireworks, illegal devices and diverted 1.3G shells
  • The top 3 parts of the body most often injured were hands and fingers (86 injuries), followed by face, eyes and ears (65), and legs (20)
  • Contributing factors in 16 % of all injuries (37 injuries) were due to alcohol or drug impairment
  • 164 injuries (74%) occurred on the Fourth of July
  • King (43 injuries), Snohomish (42) and Pierce (29) Counties reported the highest number of injuries
FIRES
  • There were 67 fireworks-related fires reported, resulting in $199,500 in property loss. This number includes legal consumer fireworks, illegal devices and diverted 1.3G shells
  • 42 fires (62%) occurred on the Fourth of July


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Shoreline boy in Edmonds 4th of July parade

Wednesday, July 6, 2016

Photo by Julie Wiese My Edmonds News

Cormac Chlarson of Shoreline shows his patriotic spirit in his military float in the Edmonds 4th of July children's parade on July 4.



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Happy Birthday America!

Monday, July 4, 2016



From Wikipedia

During the American Revolution, the legal separation of the Thirteen Colonies from Great Britain occurred on July 2, 1776, when the Second Continental Congress voted to approve a resolution of independence that had been proposed in June by Richard Henry Lee of Virginia declaring the United States independent from Great Britain rule.[5][6] 

After voting for independence, Congress turned its attention to the Declaration of Independence, a statement explaining this decision, which had been prepared by a Committee of Five, with Thomas Jefferson as its principal author. Congress debated and revised the wording of the Declaration, finally approving it on July 4.



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From the Editor: Illegal fireworks

Friday, July 1, 2016

By Diane Hettrick

All personal fireworks are illegal, right down to sparklers.

They are also a bad idea for a number of reasons.

Emergency rooms fill up every 4th of July with people who held on to fireworks too long, who didn't back away far enough, who lit them in cars, and the occasional child who lights themself on fire.

Pets, particularly dogs, are terrified by the noise. Many are traumatized and many run away.

Shoreline has over 8000 veterans from World War II on down to the various Iranian plateau wars. Explosions do not have pleasant memories for them and are known to bring PTSD symptoms to the surface.

Errant fireworks have been known to set houses and lawns on fire.

Scofflaws are not particularly good about cleaning up after themselves and even those who do have a hard time seeing the debris in the dark so there's usually a mess left behind.

Some people have suggested designated areas for fireworks. Imagine all the above people in one location and you have Long Beach, Washington, where they are trying hard to deal with the hundreds of people who come to their beaches every year.

From The Seattle Times:

According to Washington State Parks and Recreation, which oversees state beaches, many of last year’s visitors illegally camped on the beach, built beach bonfires during a statewide burn ban, engaged in rowdy behavior and left tons of trash behind. Parking problems, noisy parties and illegal fireworks troubled nearby residential areas.

Shoreline and Lake Forest Park Police departments will be out on patrol and responding to calls about fireworks. If you can, report the address or exact location where fireworks are being shot off.

Every year I hear the stories from people who are frustrated at the noise and upset that the police did not appear immediately and arrest someone. The stories are different in Lake Forest Park and Shoreline.

In Lake Forest Park, which is an area of hills, ravines, trees, and winding roads, sound travels oddly. People will be convinced that the explosions are coming from the ravine behind their home when it is actually from somewhere else.

In Shoreline, the stories are usually about kids on the beach, or the neighborhood problem house - which always manage to be quiet when the police arrive.

Judging from the traffic Friday night (a three hour wait at the Edmonds ferry) many people are out of town. For those who are left, I wish you a sane and quiet Fourth of July.



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Have a Blast at Kenmore’s Fourth of July Fireworks Show

Monday, June 27, 2016

Kenmore fireworks
Photo by Shaun McClurken

Watch the night sky light up and have a fun-filled Fourth of July!

The Kenmore Fourth of July Fireworks Show presented by Frank Lumber blasts off at 10pm from the Log Boom Park pier (17415 61st Ave NE).

Prior to the fireworks show, join in the festivities with fun activities and food vendors from 8pm to 10pm. The event is free and all you need to bring is a blanket or chair!

Featured Vendors:
  • Spot Hot Dogs and Brats
  • Cat House Pizza
  • Chillz
  • Uncle Stinky’s Magic – Light up wearable products and toys
Event parking is available at the following locations:
  • Street parking along NE 175th Street
  • Uplake Professional Center, 5723 NE Bothell Way
  • Church of the Redeemer, 6211 NE 182nd Street
  • The Vine Church, 6214 NE Bothell Way (limited)
As a reminder, personal fireworks are prohibited in Kenmore city limits.

The City of Kenmore would like to thank our event sponsors: Frank Lumber, Bastyr University, BowWow Fun Towne, Buyers Choice, Cooley Smiles, Grocery Outlet, Kenmore Camera, Kenmore Pediatric Dentistry, Northshore Utility District, Republic Services, Snapdoodle Toys, and Puget Sound Energy.



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Mountlake Terrace 3rd of July Celebration


Mountlake Terrace had a modest fireworks show for many years, but cancelled the show as too expensive during the recession.

Now private groups have stepped up and formed a consortium which includes the City, Fire District #1, local businesses, and churches, to put on a big event with activities and fireworks on the day before the holiday. They have moved the venue to Lake Ballinger at Ballinger Park and set up shuttle service from the Transit Center at 220th.

No animals, no alcohol, and bags subject to search.



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Personal fireworks are illegal almost everywhere - public shows in Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace, and Kenmore

Kenmore fireworks over Log Boom Park

Personal fireworks are illegal almost everywhere around us, with some exceptions in Snohomish County between 9am and 11pm on the 4th.

Snohomish County (nearby areas)

Bothell July 4 between 9am – 11pm
Brier July 4 between 9am – 11:59pm
Edmonds Banned
Lynnwood Banned
Mountlake Terrace Banned
Woodway Banned
Snohomish County (unincorporated) July 4 between 9am – 11:59pm

Fireworks illegal in Lake Forest Park
They have even put up signs on the city entrances.

Lake Forest Park says, "It's time to remind everyone that fireworks of all types are prohibited in Lake Forest Park. A violation of the LFP Municipal Code, 8.32.020, could result in a fine of $200.00 or more. Let's all avoid an uncomfortable situation and instead attend one of the many public displays that are available in the area."

Fireworks illegal in Shoreline
"As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, it is important to remember that the sale, possession, use, or discharge of fireworks in the City of Shoreline is illegal. Fireworks pose a fire hazard to property and present a safety risk to those who use them. Shoreline Police enforce the City’s year-round fireworks ban.
"The sale, use, or discharge of fireworks in violation of Shoreline Municipal Code 9.15 is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail and/or a fin in an amount not more than $1,000. Each occurrence is considered a separate violation. A third violation in any three-month period is a gross misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and/or a fine in an amount not more than $5,000. 
"If you hear fireworks in your Shoreline neighborhood, you may report offenders by calling 911 or the Police non-emergency line at (206) 296-3311."

Fireworks illegal in Kenmore
"Personal fireworks are prohibited in Kenmore city limits. To help ensure all have a safe and considerate Fourth of July, the City has a zero tolerance policy and will increase police enforcement the last week of June through the Fourth of July weekend and beyond if necessary. 
"Anyone possessing or discharging fireworks, of any kind, will be arrested and the fireworks confiscated. Fireworks offenses are misdemeanors with a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail and/or $1,000 fine. Nearby communities may have different regulations regarding personal fireworks, but personal fireworks are prohibited in Kenmore."

Fireworks illegal in Seattle
"The Seattle Police Department and Seattle Fire Department would like to remind the public that fireworks are illegal in the City of Seattle. 
"The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling and use of fireworks are prohibited. Fireworks offenses are gross misdemeanors punishable by up to one year in jail and/or a $5,000 fine."

CIVIC EVENTS / FIREWORK SHOWS

Now the good news - there are local shows in Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace (the 3rd of July), Kenmore, and Kirkland. And of course, the big show at Gasworks Park on Lake Union in Seattle.

Kenmore's show is from Log Boom Park NE 175th Street and 61st Ave NE, 98028 and can be seen from vantage points all along Lake Washington.

Celebrate the Fourth of July with the City of Kenmore by attending a professional fireworks show over Lake Washington. Fireworks will blast off from the Log Boom Park pier. While waiting for the fireworks show, spectators can enjoy park facilities, music, and other activities starting at 8pm. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. They'll have a couple of food trucks selling hot dogs and meat pies.

Edmonds 4th of July
Edmonds goes all out for the 4th of July with parades and an entire schedule of activities put on by the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce. The fireworks show is 10pm at Civic Stadium. From the right vantage point, you can see fireworks from Edmonds and Kingston across the water.

Kirkland has a fireworks show 10:15pm at Marina Park. If you find the right vantage point, you might be able to see some of the Kirkland and Kenmore fireworks.

Seafair Summer Fourth at GasWorks Park runs from noon to midnight, with musical performances for the entire time. Notorious for massive crowds, lack of parking, and the traffic jam after the event, this year they are offering reserved seats inside the park for $30 each.

If you are lucky enough to know someone with a balcony over Lake Union, get invited to their party and save all the hassle. Show starts at 10:20pm.

Mountlake Terrace is celebrating the 3rd of July. (see article).



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Photo: 4th of July parade in Edmonds

Saturday, July 4, 2015

4th of July parade
Photo by Lee Lageschulte

Edmonds makes a very big deal out of the 4th of July. A big parade, a big fireworks show. Lots of auxiliary events like the children's parade, a 5k fun run/walk.

The whole thing has been going on for years and is sponsored and organized by the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce.



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Disposal of unused and used Fireworks

Friday, July 3, 2015

State Fire Marshal Charles M. Duffy reminds residents that used fireworks can leave behind a great deal of debris. 

“If you blow it up, clean it up” says Duffy. Proper cleanup of firework debris can help reduce the risk of an injury or fire from happening. If you have unused consumer fireworks, it is best to discharge the remaining fireworks during the legal discharge dates for your community.

The following are suggested tips for proper disposal:

Used Fireworks:

1. Clean up all fireworks debris.

2. Submerge used fireworks in a bucket of water for fifteen minutes to ensure they are cooled down and there are no smoldering embers that can start a fire.

3. Double wrap the soaked fireworks in plastic bags for disposal in your household trash. 

4. It is best to dump the remaining water on the ground, selecting an area where it will not produce surface runoff into the municipal water system.

5. Do not put used fireworks that have not been soaked into a paper or plastic bag, as this could lead to a fire starting within the bag. 

6. Return to your fireworks discharge area the next morning to clean up any remaining firework debris—things can be easily overlooked in the dark.

Unused Fireworks:

1. Outside of the legal discharge dates, contact your local law enforcement agency on a non-emergency number to see if they collect unused fireworks for disposal.

2. Check with a Public Display Company to see if they can use the fireworks in a display show. To find a list of Public Display Companies go to this site.

3. If you find a homemade device or illegal explosive device, call 911 for instructions. Do not handle or move the device. 

For more information about fireworks safety, public fireworks displays and the fireworks laws for your area, check the Celebrate Safely website



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Fireworks are legal in unincorporated Snohomish County

Monday, June 29, 2015

By Diane Hettrick

Fireworks are legal in unincorporated Snohomish County, but that's the only place for miles around.

Every city and town around us has banned fireworks. Don't even think about it. Shoreline, Kenmore, Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace, Lynnwood, Seattle, Everett. Lake Forest Park even put up signs at the city limits.

There are some good reasons - here are a few:

Setting the house on fire
What was the name of that legal firework that spins in crazy spirals and lands up to 25 feet away from where it started? I watched one land in the middle of a hedge. If they land on roofs they can smolder for hours until they set your roof on fire.

Conditions are drier than they have been for years. Easy to set the lawn on fire.

Veterans with PTSD
There's a lot of talk about honoring veterans for their service. One of the most practical ways would be not to kick in their PTSD with explosives.

Dogs
Most dogs are terrified of the sounds made by fireworks. At best, they will cower under the bed. At worst, they have to be medicated and I'm told that some are still traumatized. Many try to run away from the sound and get lost or hit by a car.

Litter
It's better these days, but I remember years when I couldn't get out of my neighborhood without running over piles of debris from fireworks. Even if people tried to clean up, they couldn't see everything in the dark. There were always pointy pieces of metal in the debris, which I'm sure didn't do my tires any good.

Injuries
There are always the stories every year about guys lighting fireworks in cars and throwing them out of the windows - until they fumble one and blow off a few fingers. And the people who go to check why the firework didn't go off and find out it was just delayed a little. Oops.

Sky Lanterns
Don't even think about Sky Lanterns. So lovely to see them floating away and not so lovely when fire falls from the sky.

Rules in Unincorporated Snohomish County
Even where it's legal, there are a lot of limitations. Not on school or church property. Not on any private property. Not in parks, or city streets. Doesn't leave much.

Citizens have been petitioning the County Council to make the ban county-wide - or at least in unincorporated Sno County. So far, the County seems to be ignoring them.



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Born on the 2nd of July

Thursday, July 3, 2014

Betsy Ross flag


"Variously known as the Fourth of July and Independence Day, July 4th has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution (1775-83).

"In June 1776, representatives of the 13 colonies then fighting in the revolutionary struggle weighed a resolution that would declare their independence from Great Britain.

"On July 2nd, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later its delegates adopted the Declaration of Independence, a historic document drafted by Thomas Jefferson. From 1776 until the present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence, with typical festivities ranging from fireworks, parades and concerts to more casual family gatherings and barbecues."



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Celebrate the Fourth of July with Fireworks Spectacular in Kenmore

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Come celebrate the Fourth of July with the City of Kenmore by attending a professional fireworks show over Lake Washington at Log Boom Park on Friday, July 4 at 10pm. Fireworks will blast off from the Log Boom Park pier. While waiting for the fireworks show, spectators can enjoy park facilities, music, and other activities starting at 8pm. Bring a blanket or lawn chair.

Getting to the show:

Free parking at the following locations:

  • Uplake Professional Center - 5723 NE Bothell Way, Kenmore
  • Church of the Redeemer - 6211 NE 182nd Street, Kenmore
  • Bethany Bible Church - 6214 NE Bothell Way, Kenmore
  • Street parking along N.E. 175th Street
  • Limited number of designated disabled parking located near park entry on NE 175th Street

Metro Bus:
Route 522 (Bus Stop at 61st and Bothell Way NE close to park)

Bike:
Log Boom Park is located right on the Burke-Gilman Trail. Bicycles are permitted within the park viewing area if stored on perimeter of seating area.

Vendors:

  • Spot Hot Dogs & Brats (Various Hot Dogs and Brats, chips and drinks)
  • 314 Pie (Meat,  Veggie Pies, delicious Sweet Pies, other desserts and drinks)
  • Fun Times Ice Cream (Ice Cream, Snow cones, soda and water)
  • Uncle Stinky’s Magic  (Light-up items)


Log Boom Park pier will be closed on July 4 for the preparation of the fireworks show.

The Fourth of July Fireworks Show is organized by the City of Kenmore. The City thanks the following sponsors of City of Kenmore community events throughout the year: Frank Lumber Co., Banner Bank, Bastyr University, Republic Services, BowWow Fun Towne, Northshore Utility District, Puget Sound Energy, Snapdoodle Toys, Windermere Real Estate /Northlake, Buyers Choice, and Grocery Outlet.

For a parking map or additional information, visit here. Earlier in the day, watch the Bothell Freedom Festival and listen to fabulous music at Woodinville’s Fourth of July Concert.          

As a reminder, personal fireworks are prohibited in Kenmore city limits. To help ensure all have a safe and considerate Fourth of July, the City has a zero tolerance policy and will increase police enforcement the last week of June through the Fourth of July weekend and beyond if necessary. Anyone possessing or discharging fireworks, of any kind, will be arrested and the fireworks confiscated. Fireworks offenses are misdemeanors with a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail and/or $1,000 fine. Nearby communities may have different regulations regarding personal fireworks, but personal fireworks are prohibited in Kenmore.


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4th of July parades in Bothell, Kirkland, Edmonds

Tuesday, July 1, 2014


Join the entire Bothell community for the annual Freedom Festival on July 4, 2014.  Start the day out with a free pancake breakfast at the downtown firehouse and then watch the children’s parade and Grand Parade along Main Street and Bothell Way (SR 527).  

This year’s theme for the 4th of July Parade is “Protecting Our Freedom – Recognizing Those Who Serve.”  To support the troops, parade participants and attendees are encouraged to wear yellow ribbons. 

Pancake Breakfast 8:30-10:30 am
Downtown Fire Station, 10726 Beardslee Blvd.
FREE!

Children’s Parade 11:15 am
Line up on Main Street at 103rd
For children up to 12 years.  No motorized vehicles permitted.

Grand Parade 12 noon
Main Street and Bothell Way (SR 527)


4th of July 2014
Remember Our Heroes – 70 years after D-Day
Schedule of Events on July 4th
7:00 AM
Parade Route and Staging Route cleared.
Cars and vehicles will be towed

9:30 AM
Parade Route Closes and Detours in Place

10:00 AM 
Children's Decorating Event at Marina Park Pavilion 
Tattoos, flags, and tons of fun for the family

11:30 AM
Children's walking parade begins at Market and Central (see map)

12:00 PM
Old Fashioned Downtown parade starts at Market and Central 

1:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Join all your friends and neighbors at Marina Park! 
Food and sponsor vendors in the park or bring your own picnic
basket 

5:00 PM - FIREWORKS 
Music in the Park 

10:15 PM
Fantastic Fireworks Display off of Marina Park with viewing from most downtown waterfront parks.



Thursday, July 4, 2013
Schedule of Events 

5K Fun Run/Walk sponsored by Swedish/Edmonds and Sound Women's Care 10:00am
Children’s Parade sponsored by Windermere Real Estate - Edmonds 11:30am
Main Parade sponsored by Lynnwood Honda 12:00pm
Edmonds Firefighters Waterball Competition
(City Park, 3rd Ave. S and Pine) 2:30pm
SeaWolves Soccer – Edmonds-Woodway Stadium
(Edmonds-Woodway High School, 7600 212th St SW)
4:00pm
Food Vendors and Evening Entertainment 
(Civic Stadium, 6th and Bell) 7:30pm
Fireworks (Civic Stadium, 6th and Bell) 10:00pm



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Fireworks illegal in Shoreline and everywhere else - but two public shows will light up the night

Monday, June 23, 2014

Fireworks
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, it is important to remember that the sale, possession, use or discharge of fireworks in the City of Shoreline is illegal. Shoreline Police enforce the City’s year-round fireworks ban by confiscating fireworks and writing tickets for possession. If you hear fireworks in your neighborhood, you may report offenders by calling 911 or 206-296-3311.

Personal fireworks are also illegal in Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, Mountlake Terrace, Edmonds, and Seattle.

The closest public fireworks shows are at LogBoom Park in Kenmore at the head of Lake Washington and the Civic Stadium in Edmonds.

A private show will be held at the Sheridan Beach property on Lake Washington.

FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS SHOW IN KENMORE - Friday, July 4, 2014
Log Boom Park - NE 175th Street and 61st Avenue NE, Kenmore
  • Activities begin at 8:00pm with Fireworks Show at 10:00pm
Celebrate the Fourth of July with a spectacular fireworks show over Lake Washington. The fireworks display blasts off at 10pm at Log Boom Park. While waiting for the fireworks show, spectators can enjoy park facilities, music, and other activities starting at 8pm.

Bring a blanket or lawn chair, as limited supplied seating is available.

AN EDMONDS KIND OF 4TH
Sponsored by the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce - Friday, July 4, 2014

Schedule of Events
  • 5K Fun Run/Walk sponsored by Swedish/Edmonds and Sound Women's Care -10:00 AM
  • Children’s Parade sponsored by Windermere Real Estate - Edmonds - 11:30 AM
  • Main Parade sponsored by Lynnwood Honda - 12:00 PM
  • Edmonds Firefighters Waterball Competition (City Park, 3rd Ave. S & Pine) - 2:30 PM
  • Food Vendors and Evening Entertainment (Civic Stadium, 6th & Bell - 7:30 PM
  • Fireworks (Civic Stadium, 6th & Bell) - 10:00 PM
Forms and Applications
Saavy westside viewers will find vantage points where they can see the fireworks from Edmonds as well as the show from across the water in Kingston.

Eastside viewers can find a few places to see both the Logboom show and the Sheridan Beach fireworks.



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Shoreline Flag and Drill teams march in Edmonds 4th of July parade

Sunday, July 7, 2013


The Shorewood High School Flags and Drill Teams marched in the Edmonds 4th of July parade. They figured out an appropriate visual for the day!



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Borne on the 4th of July: The Saga of the Lake Washington Ship Canal

Wednesday, July 3, 2013


Turning Point 11: Borne on the 4th of July: The Saga of the Lake Washington Ship Canal

The 11th essay in HistoryLink's Turning Points series for The Seattle Times reviews the numerous local historical events that occurred on the Fourth of July, including Henry Yesler's fraudulent lottery in 1876; the reburial of Chief Leschi in 1895; William Boeing's first airplane flight* and the dedication of the Smith Tower, both on July 4, 1914; Japanese American William Kenzo Nakamura's heroic battlefield death in 1944; the first photo taken of a flying saucer in 1947; and Ivar Haglund's first fireworks display in 1966.

The article focuses on the development of the Lake Washington Ship Canal from the first proposal made by Thomas Mercer on July 4, 1854, through the opening of the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks in 1917, to the waterway's completion in 1934. The essay was published on July 3, 2001. [*Since publication of this article, HistoryLink has confirmed with the aid of site visitor Jules James and Boeing archivist Mike Lombardi that W. E. Boeing actually took his first airplane flight on July 4, 1915.]

In addition to its national significance, the 4th of July marks many milestones in Seattle area history.

Pioneer businessman Henry Yesler offered his famed saw mill as the prize in a lottery on that date in 1876 (and then reneged), and Chief Leschi, unjustly hung in 1858, was reburied on the Nisqually Reservation on the Fourth in 1895. William Boeing took his first airplane ride,* from Lake Washington, on July 4, 1914, while in Pioneer Square, the Smith Tower -- "tallest building west of the Mississippi" -- opened its doors for the first time. [*Since publication of this article, HistoryLink has confirmed with the aid of site visitor Jules James and Boeing archivist Mike Lombardi that W. E. Boeing actually took his first airplane flight one year later, on July 4, 1915.]

On July 4, 1944, Seattle native William Kenzo Nakamura, sacrificed his life on an Italian battlefield to save his comrades. It took another 56 years for the nation to award him and 21 other Japanese American heroes of World War II the Medal of Honor.

After weeks of sightings of strange things in the sky during the summer of 1947, a Lake City resident took the world's first photo of a purported "flying saucer," on July 4. And in 1966, Ivar Haglund began exploding spectacular, but identifiable, flying objects over Elliott Bay.

But of all the local firsts on the Fourth, none had more enduring impact on the region than the long genesis of the Lake Washington Ship Canal.

A Great Notion to Link to the Ocean

It began in 1854 when Seattle's few hundred settlers gathered on the south shore of Lake union for the town's first recorded the Fourth of July picnic. According to historian Clarence Bagley, pioneer Thomas Mercer chose this occasion to a make stirring and prophetic speech.

First, he proposed that new names be given to the area's lakes, beginning with the largest. This was then known to natives and settlers alike as hyas Chuck. A few also referred to it as Lake Geneva or D'wamish. Moved no doubt by the patriotic symbolism of the occasion, Mercer proposed that it be renamed Lake Washington to honor the father of the republic.

As to the immediate body of water, then called tenas Chuck, Mercer had a more inspired suggestion. It should be christened Lake Union, he declared, because it was only a matter of time before a canal would connect it with Lake Washington on the east and with Salmon bay on the west, creating a navigable passage between fresh and salt waters unequaled in the world.

Achieving Mercer's vision not as easy as it sounded. Lake Washington was blocked by a natural dam at Montlake, later partially breached for a log canal to supply mills along Lake Union. On the west, a shallow stream flowed from Lake Union to Salmon Bay. Opening this would require significant dredging and a system of locks to help boats rise and descend the 30 vertical feet separating the higher Lake Washington from sea level.

The U.S. Navy was eager to establish a freshwater shipyard for a future Pacific Fleet and endorsed the idea of a Lake Washington canal as early as 1867, but it did not specify where or how it should be built. Mercer's route was not the only contender: alternatives included dredging the Black River slough which was then the lake's only outlet via the Duwamish, an Interbay canal from Smith's Cove to Salmon Bay and Lake Union, and a canal through Beacon Hill.

Former Territorial Governor Eugene Semple actually started work on this last passage in 1895, but politics and finances (not to mention geology) halted the project nine years later. Till from the dig was used to help create Harbor Island and fill in the tide flats that once stretched south of Pioneer Square.

A Man, a Plan, a Canal...

The Lake Union route had both powerful friends and enemies. Its foremost allies were Great Northern Railway magnate James J. Hill and his local agent, Judge Thomas Burke. The Great Northern entered Seattle from the north, and development of the canal would greatly enhance the value of its local land holdings. Ballard lumber and shingle mill owners opposed the plan because they feared that they would lose use of what had become their private log pond.

After decades of false starts and infighting (sound familiar?), the Navy despaired and located its Puget Sound base at Bremerton. The fact that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers endorsed the Lake Union route in 1891, and the State Legislature concurred in 1900 (two years after Thomas Mercer's death) didn't expedite matters. Developer James Moore tried to dig a Salmon Bay channel with private funds but soon gave up.

Finally in 1906, a new Corps district commander Hiram M. Chittenden took charge. He outlined an improved canal design with a pair of concrete locks at the throat of Salmon Bay, and no lock at Montlake, which thereby lowered Lake Washington by 9 feet to equalize it with Lake Union.

Chittenden's plan both scuttled and buoyed various suburban maritime ambitions. The lake's drop dried up the Black River and doomed Columbia City's ambition to become a Southeast Seattle seaport via Lake Washington's Wetmore Slough, but it also made possible future shipyards in Kirkland and a whaling boat station on Meydenbauer Bay. Seattle would gain the most, of course, with the opening of miles of previously landlocked waterfront to marine commerce.

Although he retired after only two years, Chittenden lobbied to secure $2, 275,000 from Congress in 1910. Work began the following year, the Montlake Cut was opened in 1916, and the locks were completed a year later along with new bascule bridges at Ballard and Fremont.

On July 4, 1917, polar explorer Admiral Peary's flagship, the Roosevelt, led a ceremonial flotilla through the new Government Locks at Salmon Bay. Chittenden, who helped to establish the Port of Seattle in 1911 and served as its first director, died soon after, but the job was not yet done.

King County directed completion of most of the rest of the waterway, while Seattle built new bridges to link the University District and Eastlake in 1919 (later expanded) and then to span the Montlake Cut in 1925. Dredging and shoreline improvements continued for nearly another decade.

The Lake Washington Ship Canal was finally declared finished in 1934 -- a mere 80 years after Thomas Mercer's Independence Day address on the south shore of Lake Union.


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