Freedom Festival Schedule and Information

Bothell's Annual "Freedom Festival" on July 4

Join the Bothell community in the annual "Freedom Festival" to celebrate our nation's birthday! This year's theme for the 4th of July Parade is "We Are Victorious." Thank you to our sponsors: HealthPoint, Philips, and University of Washington Bothell, Ashler Masonic Lodge, Recology CleanScapes and Community Transit.

8:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Pancake Breakfast

Downtown Fire Station (10726 Beardslee Blvd)

Free event, includes free tours, kids' crafts, and bike helmets and fittings for $10 each

11:15 a.m. Children's Parade

Line up on Beardslee Blvd. near the Post Office

12:00 p.m. Grand Parade

Begins at the corner of Main Street & 104th Ave. NE. Parade route travels west on Main, then north on Bothell Way (SR 527), and ends at Bothell Way & 190th.

Parking and Road Closures

Between 10,000 and 15,000 attendees are expected. Plan ahead, get there early, and celebrate safely. While public parking lots will be open, parking is on a first-come, first-served basis. For people with disabilities, several spots will be available along the parade route. In addition, the Police Department parking lot, 18410 101st Ave NE, will be designated as parking for those with disabilities. Several roads in Bothell will be closed from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 4 for the Freedom Festival. The parade route will be re-opened after staff clean debris from the route.

List of road closures
Community Transit information

Fireworks Regulations and Safety Tips

The City of Bothell Fire and Emergency Management System encourages citizens to celebrate safely by attending one of the many public fireworks displays in the area instead of lighting personal fireworks. The City of Bothell allows the sale and discharge of state-approved Class C fireworks within certain dates. Sales are permitted July 1 through July 4. Discharge of fireworks is allowed from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. on July 4 only. More information about fireworks regulations is available.

Soak used fireworks in water overnight before putting in the trash.
When lighting fireworks, always keep water close, and stay at least 25 feet from houses, vehicles, dry vegetation and flammable materials