Enjoy Independence Day at the Celebrate Kirkland Parade

Published on June 29, 2023

Celebrate Kirkland July 4th 2017

Media Contact:
Sue Romero
Communications Program Coordinator
sromero@kirklandwa.gov
(425) 587-3017


KIRKLAND, Wash. – The beloved Celebrate Kirkland Parade is returning for its 24th year on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in downtown Kirkland.  An event not to be missed, the main parade begins at 12 p.m. at Market Street and Lakeshore Plaza. See the full parade route here.

“The City is excited to be hosting this Kirkland tradition,” said Councilmember Kelli Curtis. “Our Parade is one of the biggest community events in Kirkland and an event that brings us all together to celebrate Independence Day and each other. We hope everyone comes out to enjoy the fun festivities.” 

The 4th of July Parade is a local tradition and fun for the whole family. The itinerary includes a kids’ decorating event at Marina Park Pavilion at 10:30 a.m., a Kids Parade at 11:30 a.m. beginning on Lakeshore Plaza at Kirkland Avenue, and then the Main Parade at 12 p.m.

See more information about Celebrate Kirkland! including a parade route map.

Please Note: The City’s July 4th event is a parade-only experience, and there will be no fireworks show. The City understands this is a change for many community members and hopes the event will continue to be special for Kirkland and bring our community together.

Fireworks Ban Reminder: The sale, use, and discharge of private, consumer fireworks is banned in Kirkland City limits. For more information, contact the Fire Marshal’s Office at 425-587-3650.

Celebrate Kirkland Event Safety Reminders:

  • The forecast looks like a warm one – don’t forget to bring a water bottle!
  • Bring sun protection like a hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses
  • Have a plan of where to meet if you get separated from your group
  • Take a group picture beforehand in case you get separated and need to describe the group
  • Bring a spare key for your car and home in case you misplace one
  • Keep a hard copy of important phone numbers in case your phone gets lost, runs out of power, or has no connection
  • Don’t forget to bring your ID and keep it with you

The following roads will be closed and detours in place from 9:30 a.m. until the roads re-open at approximately 2 p.m.:

  • 4th, 5th, and 6th Avenues from 1st Street to Market Street
  • 5th Avenue W from Waverly Way to Market Street
  • Waverly Way from 5th Street West to Market Street
  • 2nd & 3rd Street W from 5th Ave West to Waverly Way
  • Market Street from 7th Avenue to Central Way
  • Lake Avenue West
  • 1st Street from 3rd Avenue to Central Way
  • 2nd Place from 3rd Avenue to Central Way
  • Central Way from Market Street to 3rd Street
  • Park Lane from Lake Street to 3rd Street
  • Kirkland Avenue from Lakeshore Plaza to Main Street
  • Lakeshore Plaza from Market Street to Kirkland Avenue
  • Lake Street from Central Way to 2nd Avenue S
  • Main Street from Central Way to Kirkland Avenue

Event goers are encouraged to carpool, take transit, or plan for their parking in advance.  For public parking, including the Kirkland Municipal Garage, go to www.kirklandwa.gov/parking. For bus transportation, go to http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov.   

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