Seattle July Events

There is always something to do in the Seattle area. Here are a few top picks for July:

Chase Family 4th at Lake Union
July 4

The largest free fireworks show is at Gasworks Park. Fireworks light up the Lake Union district with a huge Pyrotechnic Extravaganza at 10 p.m. Gas Works Park Address: 2101 N. Northlake Way, Seattle.

Seattle International BeerFest
July 3 through 5

Come taste over 130 world-class beers from more than 15 countries. The outdoor event is hosted in the grass of the Seattle Center Mural Amphitheater about 100 yards west of the Space Needle.

Seattle Chamber Music Society Summer Festival
July 6 through August 14

The Seattle Chamber Music Society presents its 27th Summer Festival from July 6-31 the music festival takes place in Seattle (Lakeside School, 14050 First Avenue). And then from August 5-14 it takes place on the Eastside of Seattle (Overlake school in Redmond). It consists of 12 concerts each Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings with 7:00 p.m. recitals and concerts starting at 8:00 p.m.

Around the Square Fire Festival
July 10 through 11

The Fire Festival is held in Pioneer Square each year and it is a free local event. Go and check out all things vintage in the firefighter world. There are activities for kids, fire truck displays, firefighter pipes and drums along with a combat challenge where firefighters around the Pacific Northwest compete against each other. Competitors climb a 5-story tower, host and drag hoses while rescuing a life-sized dummy (175 pounds). Where: Occidental Square Park, S. Main Street and South Washington. Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Chinatown-International District Summer Festival
July 11 through 12

Located at Hing Hay Park in Seattle's International District it is the largest Asian-American Streetfair in Washington. The free events offer Japanese drumming, Chinese martial arts, Filipino dancing, Lion and Dragon dances and live concerts featuring Jazz, New Age and Pop music. There's even arts & crafts, authentic Asian cuisine and a Karaoke Stage for those that want to show off their vocal talents.

Bite of Seattle
July 17 through 19

Since 1982 the Bite of Seattle has grown into one of Seattle's largest Summer Festivals, with more than 50 of Seattle's finest restaurants, 30 food product companies and five beer gardens on hand with live entertainment, including a comedy club, a piano bar, wine tasting and more. Head to Seattle Center for a weekend of food fun.

Torchlight Parade at Seafair
July 25

This is the Northwest's largest lighted parade through downtown Seattle. The family tradition includes Macy's-style helium balloons, local bands, drill teams, illuminated floats and Seafair clowns and pirates. The parade begins at 7:30 p.m. at Seattle Center, and continues south down Fourth Ave. to Second Ave. and King Street.

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