While the fireworks are a big draw, they are not the only aspect of the city’s Fabulous 4th of July celebration.
The celebration will have something for everyone, including free children’s activities and face painting from noon to 8 p.m. sponsored by Coal Creek Family YMCA; stage entertainment from 1:30 to 9:30 p.m. sponsored by Sanctuary & The Reserve Apartments; and a professional fireworks display from the shores of the lake at 10 p.m.
More than 20,000 people enjoy the festivities in the park each year, with many more viewing the beautiful fireworks display from boats, canoes, kayaks, and several locations close to the park.
Event Schedule:
7 a.m. – Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park Opens
Noon to 8 p.m. – Free KidZone Activities
1 p.m. – 5 p.m. – Free Rides in Voyageur Canoes
1:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. – Stage Entertainment
10 p.m. – Fireworks display from the shores of Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park
Stage Entertainment:
1:30 p.m. – Renton City Concert Band
3:15 p.m. – Parrot Ambassadors
4:30 p.m. – Convergence Zone Bluegrass Band
6 p.m. – African All Stars
7:15 p.m. – Official Welcome & National Anthem
8 p.m. – Oncore, R&B Dance Hits
Ivar’s, Kidd Valley, and beachside concessions will be available all day in the park. Attendees are encouraged to join the city in “greening” Renton’s larger scale events by using the recycling receptacles in the park.
The following hours will be enforced at the boat launch on July 4th:
9 p.m. – 11 p.m.: No launching or pick-up of watercraft
Attendees should note the following parking and access information:
• Parking is limited at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park and is not permitted along Lake Washington Blvd.
• Parking is available on Houser Way North, on the top two floors of the parking garage at The Landing and in the parking lot located at N. 8th Street, Park Avenue N. and Garden Avenue N.
• There is no event shuttle service.
• Parking for a few will be available for vehicles and boat trailers at the Bristol Apartments at Southport along Lake Washington, located between Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park and Boeing.
• Courtesy pick-up and drop- off will be available in the boat launch area; access to the boat launch will not be available between 9:45 p.m. and 11:15 p.m.
• Vehicle access to Lake Washington Blvd. will be restricted beginning at 10:15 p.m. to facilitate exit of pedestrians and vehicular traffic. Lake Washington Blvd. will reopen at approximately 11:15 p.m. Attendees who are not picked up before 10 p.m. will need to wait for pick-up until Lake Washington Blvd. reopens at approximately 11:15 p.m.
Park rules prohibit the following: pop-up canopies, enclosed tents, table umbrellas, large barbecues, personal fireworks, alcohol, animals, pets, nets, poles, and projectiles (i.e. frisbees, footballs, etc). Small umbrellas and umbrella chairs will be allowed. Only small barbeques will be permitted.
Personal fireworks are banned within the Renton city limits at all times and the ban will be actively enforced.
The success of Renton’s Fabulous 4th of July, Renton’s largest one-day event, can be attributed to the ongoing support of our event sponsors.
The City of Renton has been very fortunate to develop sponsor relationships with three community partners; The Landing, Sanctuary & The Reserve Apartments, and Coal Creek Family YMCA Please join the city in thanking our sponsors by exploring their services and patronizing these Renton-based businesses.
Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park is located at 1201 Lake Washington Blvd. N. For additional information about the event call 425-430-6600 or visit rentonwa.gov.
