These Fireworks Displays In Washington Will Drop Your Jaw

The Fourth Of July is coming up quick, and there's no better way to celebrate than heading out to see fireworks absolutely for free. We have public displays going on all over Washington this season, and they're always way more impressive to see in person rather than on TV. Here are some of the spectacular events going on around our state this year to commemorate the holiday.

1. Seafair Summer Fourth, Seattle

Our city's biggest display will be going on at Gas Works Park in Fremont. The fireworks will be lighting up the sky over Lake Union on July 4, around 10:20pm. Read more info here.

2. Independence Day at Fort Vancouver (Vancouver)

Vancouver's huge celebration will be held at the historic site of Fort Vancouver. It'll be going on this year July 4th, starting around 10:05pm. Check out more details here.

3. Chelan Rockin' Fireworks Show

Chelan will be putting on their vibrant 4th of July fireworks display from 10:00pm to about 10:45pm. You can catch some of the best views from Morse Park, and Lakeside Park. Read more details here.

4. River of Fire Festival, Kennewick

The River of Fire Festival is a must-see in the Tri-Cities, at Columbia Park in Kennewick. Their bright, colorful display is scheduled to kick off on July 4 around 10:00pm. Read more details here.

5. Festival of America, Grand Coulee Dam

Every year, Festival of America is held for two days at the lower park just below the dam's visitor center. For 2016, it's planned for July 3 and July 4 - and on the evening of the 4th, after their nightly laser light show - there will be plenty of picture-worthy fireworks right above the dam. Check out more information on their website.

6. Tacoma Freedom Fair

Tacoma will be hosting their dreamy fireworks display over the water at the Ruston Way Waterfront. The event is planned to kick off on July 4, around 10:10pm. Read more details here.

7. Arnold Jackson Memorial Fireworks Display, Bainbridge Island

Bainbridge's celebration will be held on July 4th at dusk, over the beautiful Eagle Harbor. There are actually a few locations where you can enjoy a great view - including Waterfront Park and the Bainbridge Ferry Terminal. You can also see the display from Pritchard Park, but you'll want to show up early because there's not much parking available. Read more info here.

8. Fourth On The Plateau, Sammamish

Fourth On The Plateau will be kicking off around 6pm at Sammamish Commons Park, with fireworks later on at 10pm. The event features both upper and lower seating and attractions in addition to the fireworks, including live music, a number of booths to check out, and a playground for the little ones. Read more details here.

9. 4th of July In The Park, Walla Walla

Walla Walla's celebration will be held at the beautiful Pioneer Park this 4th of July. Their fireworks are scheduled to kick off around 10:15pm. Check out more info here.

10. Fireworks Display at Moses Lake

Moses Lake will be launching off their fireworks by the water, just across from McCosh Park. The stunning display is set to kick off on the 2nd around 10:15pm. There will also be a free concert and food truck rodeo in the evening prior to the fireworks being lit.

11. Capital Lakefair, Olympia

Our state's capital will be lighting off fireworks over Capital Lake a little bit later this year, during the 3rd week of July. Well worth the wait, the fair actually runs from July 13-17, with fireworks planned for the evening of the 17th around 10pm. Read more info here.

12. Fourth Of July Celebration, Spokane

Spokane will be holding another awe-inspiring display at Riverfront Park this year. Their fireworks will be launching off on the 4th around dusk. Check out more details here.

13. 3rd of July Celebration, Poulsbo

Our state's "Little Norway" will be holding their striking display over the beautiful Liberty Bay on July 3 at 10:15pm. You can sit back and enjoy the views from Anderson Parkway and Waterfront Park. Read more info here.

We have countless displays going on this year. Here are a few more local fireworks that might be in your area:

14. Othello - 4th Of July Sun Faire at Lions Park (July 4, 10:00PM)

15. Clarkston - Community Spirit Independence Day Celebration, at Adams Field, Clarkston High School (July 4, 10:00PM)

16. Prosser - Old Fashioned 4th of July at City Park (Recommended viewing is at Art Fiker Stadium, July 4, 10:00PM)

17. Wenatchee - Wenatchee Valley Independence Day Celebration at Walla Walla Point Park (July 4, 10:15PM)

18. Forks - Forks Old Fashioned Fourth Of July, Tillicum Park Area (July 2, 10:30PM)

19. Port Angeles - 4th Of July Celebration at Port Angeles Harbor, City Pier (July 4, 10:00PM)

20. Neah Bay - 4th of July Festival at Front Beach (July 10, at dusk)

21. Longview - Longview Go Fourth Festival at Lions Island - Lake Sacajawea Park (July 4, 10:00PM)

22. Waterville - Fireworks Show at NCW Fair Grounds (July 3, at dusk)

23. Republic - Fireworks at the Lake, at Curlew Lake (July 4, 10:00-10:30PM)

24. Pasco - Grand Old 4th Fireworks at GESA Stadium (July 4, 10:00PM, gates open at 8:30PM)

25. Aberdeen - Splash Festival at Morrison River Front Park (July 4, 10:00PM)

26. Westport - Booming Bay Fireworks Display at Westport Marina (July 4 at dusk)

27. Oak Harbor - Old Fashioned 4th OH July at Windjammer Park (July 4, at dusk)

28. Bellevue - Bellevue Family 4th at Bellevue Downtown Park (July 4, 10:05PM)

29. Carnation - The Great Carnation 4th of July Celebration at Tolt-MacDonald Park (July 4, at dusk)

30. Des Moines - Fireworks Over Des Moines at Des Moines Beach Park and waterfront (July 4, 10:15PM)

31. Enumclaw - Stars and Stripes 4th Of July Celebration at Southwood Elementary School's soccer fields (July 4, 9:45PM)

32. Federal Way - Red, White, and Blues Festival at Celebration Park (July 4, 10:15PM)

33. Kenmore - 4th Of July Fireworks over Lake Washington at Log Boom Park (July 4, 10:00PM)

34. Kirkland - Celebrate Kirkland! 4th Of July at Marina Park (July 4, 10:15PM)

35. Maple Valley - Independence Day Celebration at Lake Wilderness Park (July 4, 10:15PM)

36. Mercer Island - Mercer Island Summer Celebration at Luther Burbank Park (July 10, 10:00PM)

37. Kingston - Kingston Fourth Of July Celebration at Mike Wallace Park (July 4, at dusk)

38. Silverdale - Whaling Days Festival, Dyes Inlet (July 29-31)

39. Ellensburg - Daily Record July 4 Celebration at Rotary Park (July 4 at 10:00PM)

40. Centralia/Chehalis - Summerfest at SW Washington Fairgrounds (July 4, after derby around 10:30PM)

41. Long Beach - Fireworks On The Beach (off Bolstad Ave, on Long Beach, July 4 at dusk)

42. Ilwaco - Fireworks At The Port, Port Of Ilwaco (July 2, at dusk)

43. Steilacoom - Steilacoom’s Grand Old Fourth of July, Lafayette Street, Downtown (July 4, at dusk)

44. Friday Harbor - San Juan Island 4th of July Celebration, Friday Harbor (July 4, at dusk)

45. Anacortes - Fireworks Over Fidalgo Bay at the waterfront (July 4, at dusk)

46. La Conner - La Conner 4th Of July - Rock The Dock at Swinomish Channel (July 4, 10:00PM)

47. Sedro-Woolley - Loggerrodeo at Riverfront Park (July 4, at dusk)

48. Darrington - Grand Ol' Fourth Of July at high school grounds (July 4, at dusk)

49. Arlington - Frontier Days at Bill Quake Memorial Park (July 4, at dusk)

50. Edmonds - An Edmonds Kind Of 4th at Civic Stadium (July 4, 10:00PM)

51. Everett - Colors Of Freedom 4th Of July Festival at Legion Memorial Park (July 4, at dusk)

52. Liberty Lake - 4th Of July at Pavillion Park (July 4, at dusk)

53. Walla Walla - 4th Of July In The Park at Walla Walla Community College (July 4, at dusk)

54. Bellingham - Haggen Family4th of July Celebration at Zuanich Park (July 4, at dusk)

55. Blaine - Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration at Blaine Marine Park (July 4, at dusk)

56. Pullman - Pullman's 4th Of July Celebration at Sunnyside Park (July 4, at dusk)

57. Yakima - 4th Of July Celebration at State Fair Park (July 4, 10:00PM)

Have a wonderful Fourth Of July holiday!