EDMONDS KIND OF 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION WILL BE LIMITED

(FIREWORKS SHOW IS CANCELED FOR 2023 DUE TO CONSTRUCTION)

My family has been attending parts of the Edmonds 4th of July event for decades.  My girlfriends family has a long standing tradition of getting downtown early and placing their chairs and blankets in the same spot each year.

Last year we brought all the kids down for the Main Parade.  We had heard that Edmonds was not allowing you to bring chairs to hold your spot until after 5pm on July 3rd, this year it is after 6pm.  I was not able to get down to the parade route until about 9pm.  That was a little late as all the good locations were already taken.  I was still able to find a spot and placed out 6 folding chairs along the parade route.

The next day the kids had a blast.  They got a ton of candy and were asked to participate and dance with the parade.

I have not participated in the Beat Brackett 5K… maybe next year :)

The firework show is not quite at the level of Gasworks park, but it is a well done show with music and a grand finale. Again, there will not be a Firework show this year due to construction.

We might be heading over to the Lake Ballinger Firework show this.  See you there next year and happy 4th of July.

4TH OF JULY SCHEDULE 

8:00am Beat Brackett 5k Race starts (registrations online only)

12:00pm Main Parade starts

10:00pm Fireworks CANCELLED FOR 2023

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Main Parade: 

Parade starts at noon – see map below.

Streets closed 7am – 4pm (see “xxx” on map below for where barricades are)

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Beat Brackett 5K: 

Get your “An Edmonds kind of 4th” off and running with the “Beat Brackett 5K”! Join other runners, walkers, kids of all ages and parents with strollers and chase ol’ man George Brackett, the founder of Edmonds, through the downtown streets to the finish line. For even more fun, decorate one of the ol’ man Brackett beards that will be distributed, and wear it during the race!

REGISTER HERE FOR 2023 RACE!

Register for LIVE or VIRTUAL Participation

Deadline to register and get a race shirt was May 9. You can still register for the race through June 27. Fee prices stay the same – shirt was a bonus for early registration.

Volume Discount: Register 10 or more runners/participants on the same registration and automatically receive a 10% discount!

2022 Baby Brackett 1K – Must register online by June 27 – no day-of registration. 
$20 for up to 4 participants.
This race is perfect for families with small children who can’t go the full 5K distance. Comes with race bib! *Race times not recorded.
Race starts at 7:50am at Edmonds City Park

2022 Beat Brackett 5K – Must register online by June 27 – no day-of registration.
$35 per participant.
What better way to start a day full of hot dogs, apple pie and ice cream than with a little exercise and the chance to beat ol’ man Brackett? The 5K winds through the scenic, lush Town of Woodway. Often attracting over 750 runners, the 5K is the perfect athletic kickoff to a full day of An Edmonds Kind of 4th excitement. 5k registration includes electric-timed RFID chipped race bibs & medals for winners! *
Race starts at 8:00am at Edmonds City Park

VIRTUAL Beat Brackett – Must register online by June 27 – no day-of registration.
$35 per participant.
Unable to join on race day, hate getting up early or just want to say you raced? Choose the virtual race option and pick your route, race date & time and cross your own finish line.
Runners get a race shirt (if register by Mon, May 9) and numbered bib (no timing chip).

DOGS & STROLLERS: Strollers are YES allowed. Dogs are NOT allowed in the live 1k or 5k race – they’re welcome to join you if you chose the virtual option.

Want to get involved but not a runner? Volunteer! View and sign up for available shifts here: 4th of July Volunteer 

READ CAREFULLY – IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

1. All registrations must occur online by June 27. There is no day-of registration for either 5k or 1k.
2. 5k and 1k: Packet pick-up will take place the week prior to the race. You may have friends / family pick-up your packet, no ID required. 
3. NO packets are available race morning, NO exceptions. 
4. There will not be a check-in at the race – runners will need to have their race bib attached to their clothing. It is the only way we will know you registered. 

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Fireworks: 

FIREWORKS ARE CANCELLED FOR 2023 DUE TO CONSTRUCTION

There Will Be Firework Shows Nearby At:

• Mountlake Terrace – July 3rd around 10pm
• Kenmore Log Boom Park – July 4th 10pm
• Arlington – July 4th at 10 pm
• Gasworks Park Seattle – July 4th at 10:20pm
• Bellevue – July 4th at 10:05pm

One of the many different reasons that we love selling Real Estate in Edmonds.