Children's Parade and Grand Parade
Viewing: Along Market and Central through downtown. No viewing in the staging area at Market and Waverly.
10 a.m. Parade staging
11 a.m. Children's parade
Following the Children's parade, any lost children will be taken to the Grape Choice to meet with their guardians. Children may walk the entire route if they wish.
12 p.m. Grand parade.
Note: The parade will be delayed up to 20 minutes after 12 p.m. to allow for an Air Force flyover of F18 airplanes. The flyover may be loud.
Old-Fashioned Centennial Rotary Picnic
The Old-Fashioned Centennial Rotary picnic begins at 1 p.m. at Juanita Beach Park. Please ride share or consider driving alternatives. Parking attendants will be on site to assist with traffic.
Fireworks
Fireworks shows will take place at Marina Park and Juanita Beach Park. Shows begin at 10 p.m. Please be advised that heavy traffic congestion is expected. Bring your flashlights.
General Information
Animals Please be kind and leave your animals at home. Dogs can be easily spooked by the loud noises.
Boaters:The boat launch and launch parking will be closed from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. for the parade, and again from 9:30-10:30pm for the fireworks show.
Streets: Some streets will be re-routed to accommodate the crowds, parade and activities. Please use courtesy and patience.
The parking lot at Marina Park lot will be partially opened at 2 pm. This lot will be the last to be emptied after the fireworks show.
Staffing: Throughout the day there will be a heavy police, fire and marine patrol presence in park areas.
Information: For more information on 4th of July information, call the hotline at 587-3003, visit www.ci.kirkland.wa.us, or visit www.celebratekirkland.org.[[In-content Ad]]