The Eastside will celebrate Independence Day with fireworks and family-friendly festivities on Thursday, July 4, at the Bellevue Downtown Park.
The Symetra Bellevue Family 4th will include a Family Fun Zone kicking off at 2 p.m. The celebration includes free live music by top regional bands beginning at 3:45 p.m. The Presentation of Colors by the Bellevue Fire Department Honor Guard will take place at 9 p.m.
The Bellevue Youth Symphony Orchestra, featuring BYSO alumni and former members of the Bellevue Philharmonic Orchestra, will play an encore following the 10 p.m. patriotic pyrotechnics display.
The event is co-produced by the Bellevue Downtown Association and the City of Bellevue. For more information visit their website.
2013 Symetra Bellevue Family 4th Schedule of Events
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Time |
Event |
Where |
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9 a.m. |
Inaugural Acura of Bellevue Four on the 4th Dog Jog & Walk |
Ashwood Park |
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2 p.m. |
Bellevue Parks Family Fun Zone opens |
Bellevue Downtown Park |
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3:45 p.m. |
Longstride, Reggae, Rock and Groove Band |
Republic Services Main Stage |
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5:30 p.m. |
Aaron Crawford, Americana/Country |
Republic Services Main Stage |
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7:30 p.m. |
Idol Eyez, Top 40 Dance Hits |
Republic Services Main Stage |
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9:00 p.m. |
Presentation of the Colors |
Republic Services Main Stage |
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9:05 p.m. |
National Anthem |
Republic Services Main Stage |
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9:30 p.m. |
Special Independence Day Performance |
Republic Services Main Stage |
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10:05 p.m. |
Fireworks Show Set to a Live Performance by the Bellevue Youth Symphony Orchestra |
Bellevue Downtown Park |
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10:30 p.m. |
Bellevue Youth Symphony Orchestra post-fireworks performance |
Republic Services Main Stage |
Idol Eyes was awesome last year. Good to see they’re coming back this 4th of July!