Everything you need to know about Fireworks

Courtesy Kenmore fireworks show

Fireworks are prohibited in Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, Seattle, Edmonds, Woodway, Lynnwood.

Soldiers often experience acute PTSD with fireworks. Animals, particularly dogs, are often terrified and there are always a few runaways on the 4th.

Unincorporated Snohomish county allows fireworks during the day, but not in parks, trails, public property, public streets, sidewalks, parking lots, or school property.

• Also prohibited to Discharge fireworks on private property without permission, and to discharge fireworks from private property onto public property. Possess or discharge illegal fireworks. Firecrackers, rockets, rockets, M-80s, dynamite, and all homemade fireworks are all illegal.
• Here's a map for SnoCo.

According to the State Fire Marshall's office,

Last year, there were 327 fireworks-related injuries and/or fires reported to the State Fire Marshal’s Office by fire departments and hospital emergency rooms. With retail fireworks stands opening across the state on June 28, this explosive event demonstrates just how important it is to celebrate safely.

The Marshall says to Always remember to use the three Bs of fireworks safety:

• Be Prepared – Have water nearby and put pets indoors
• Be Safe – Only adults should light fireworks
• Be Responsible – Clean up fireworks debris

• Don’t take any chances, be sure the fireworks you purchase are legal to possess and discharge. Know the dates and times fireworks are allowed in your community. Stay away from high powered illegal explosive devices.
• Do not alter fireworks or make any type of homemade device. The damage they cause can be devastating and life altering. For more information visit our website

There are several large fireworks shows nearby on the 4th.

Two are on Lake Washington.

• Kenmore has a show at Log Boom Park with fireworks over Lake Washington. 4th of July Fireworks. Lake Washington, Log Boom Park. July 4th. 10:00pm.

Pick the right spot and see both Logboom and Sheridan Beach fireworks.

• Sheridan Beach Community Club is having a private event but the fireworks will be visible from vantage spots on the lake and other locations nearby. 10:15pm

Two are on or near Puget Sound.

• An Edmonds Kind of 4th from the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce at Civic Stadium, 6th and Bell, at 10pm on the 4th.

There are places in Richmond Beach and Edmonds where you can see both Edmonds and Kingston displays at the same time. But the people who know where they are, aren't telling.

• Kingston Fourth of July Celebration is across the water in Kitsap County at Mike Wallace Park in Appletree Cove starting at dusk.

Seattle at Lake Union

• Seafair family event at Gasworks Park. Fireworks start at 10pm. The music stage has continuous performances from noon until the fireworks start. There is the usual free seating on the grass, but you can buy tickets for less crowded areas.
• King County Metro will deploy more than 40 extra buses from 10:30pm to midnight on routes serving Seattle Center, Gas Works Park, downtown and light rail stations to help crowds get home. Read more 

For all these events you need to arrive early, both for parking and for seating.

If you are traveling out of town for the 4th, here's a list for the entire state.