5 Best Places to Watch Fireworks in Washington

With Independence Day rapidly approaching, you need to start thinking about where you will be to see and hear the big booms! Do you have a favorite spot to watch the light show of fireworks blasting in the sky? We have a list of 5 of our favorites below, in case you want to go on a little road trip for your ID4 celebration!

Memories Build Around Fireworks

Two Independence Day celebrations remain vibrant in my memory. One was in Seattle, and the other was in central Washington, right in the Yakima Valley.

fireworks from a vintage VHS tape

In 1989, my father had a brand new video camcorder, the holiday was approaching, and so we decided to pay my grandparents a visit in Seattle. After a fun-filled day with family, BBQing, and playing with my cousins, the fireworks started, and we had the best view ever… on top of my grandparents' two-story house (photo above taken from the VHS tape 35+ years later).

My other most memorable Independence Day was 14 years ago with my then-girlfriend (now wife). I got permission, and we took a trip to the radio station transmitters on top of the hill. NOTE: Do not attempt to do this; it is heavily secured and patrolled. I had clearance.

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We were able to watch firework shows from all over the Yakima Valley. From displays in Selah, to State Fair Park in Yakima, to the whole town of Moxee, having a blast! That whole night was magical.

couple with city landscape behind them.

5 Great Places In Washington To Check Out Independence Day

Talking to my buddy/co-worker Heath about 4th of July & Firework memories, he had some of his favorite places to watch the booms throughout Washington. He shared them with me, so I’m sharing them with you.

Where are you planning on watching the light show on the 4th? Tap the App and let us know, we’ll check it out and create some new memories.