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Where to Celebrate July 4th on the Olympic Peninsula

Port Hadlock, Port Townsend, Sequim, Port Angeles - Olympic Peninsula

By Candace Mangold, Olympic Peninsula Macaroni Kid Publisher June 28, 2019

Americans commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence of the United States on July 4, 1776. July 4

Old School 4th of July at Fort Worden is minus the fireworks this year, but instead boasts a not-to-missed laser show. Live music, food, fun and more await you this 4th of July in Port Townsend. 

4th of July Boat Parade — Sponsored by the Peninsula Yacht Club, boats decorated by yacht club members will fill the harbor to entertain spectators and honor our country’s freedom. The procession will be visible from the waterfront downtown, particularly at the Port Angeles City Pier. 

Port Angeles 4th of July Celebration — Complete with parade, bands, and a fireworks display, the town of Port Angeles is pulling out all of the stops once again for this evening celebration in our picturesque waterfront town. For details, including parade routes and band information, visit the town’s event page

Join your friends and family for a rousing 4th of July concert at Carrie Blake Park presented by the Sequim City Band. Stirring, inspirational music will fill the air from traditional pieces by John Philip Sousa, E.E. Bagley, and Karl King to swing music by Duke Ellington. A feature piece, ‘American Civil War Fantasy’, by Jerry Bilik is a collection of familiar American folksongs from the mid-19th century, which finishes with a wonderfully resonant ‘Battle Hymn of the Republic’ representing the return of unity for the country. As is our tradition, military veterans, past and present, are recognized by our annual ‘Armed Forces Salute’ for their service to our country. Enjoy a traditional, small town patriotic concert in a park setting with the grandeur of the Olympic Mountains as the backdrop. Fun starts at 3 p.m. and is FREE. 

4th of July BBQ at the Old Alcohol Plant with Stringology
Thursday, July 4th, 2019, 5:30PM
Old Alcohol Plant, 310 Hadlock Bay Road, Port Hadlock.
Head to Spirits Bar & Grill for Stringology. Acoustic Jazz in the style of Django Reinhardt Hot Swing, playing some old standards of the 30’s & 40’s with some Bossa, Latin and a few other surprises. Regular menu items available. 360-390-4017 www.oldalcoholplant.com

4th of July at Finnriver in Chimacum - Live music and food vendors from 12 p.m. - 9 p.m. Music starts at 3 p.m.