Tacoma’s 4th of July Summer Blast

Tacoma’s 4th of July Tacoma Summer Blast is the City of Tacoma’s official 4th of July Celebration

Tuesday, July 4, 2023, Ruston Way Waterfront

FREE Admission

About the Event

This annual event takes place on Dune Peninsula and Cummings Park on Ruston Way and features two distinct event footprints, over 150 vendors, 2 stages and a 20-minute firework display. This event is the largest free community event in the South Sound.

The Emerald Queen Casino fireworks show is presented by the City of Tacoma

What to Expect at Tacoma Summer Blast

• The EQC Fireworks Show
• Beer Gardens
• Family Zone
• Live Music

Celebrate Independence Day with a Fireworks display on Commencement Bay!

• The Emerald Queen Casino fireworks show is presented by the City of Tacoma
• Firework display on Commencement Bay to take place at dark (approx 10 pm). It will be visible along all of Ruston Way!

The fireworks display will launch from a barge about 3,000 feet offshore from Cummings Park, maximizing prime visibility from most parks along the Ruston Way Waterfront, from Dune Peninsula Park in the north to Jack Hyde Park in the south.

The Emerald Queen Casino Fireworks Show Presented by the City of Tacoma The fireworks display will launch from a barge about 3,000 feet offshore from Cummings Park, maximizing prime visibility from most parks along the Ruston Way Waterfront, from Dune Peninsula Park in the north to Jack Hyde Park in the south. The Emerald Queen Casino fireworks show is presented by the City of Tacoma.

Beer Gardens 21+ only Tacoma Summer Blast features two beer gardens! Stop by Cummings Park or Dune Peninsula and enjoy a refreshing beverage. The Cummings Park beer garden is presented by the Lobster Shop. The Dune Peninsula beer garden is presented by the ReDefining You Foundation.

Kids Zone at Cummings Park Entertainment created especially for kids will be bursting from the Kids Zone at Cummings Park all day long! Burn off energy with a bounce house, inflatable obstacle course and basketball, and more interactive games.

Live Music at Dune Peninsula & Cummings Park Live music will be available throughout the day at Dune Peninsula and Cummings Park from 12-10 pm. Click here to view the stage schedules and performers. The Cumming's Stage is presented by the Lightcurve Internet.

Vendor Village Food, craft and other vendors will be conveniently located at Dune Peninsula and Cummings Park. Festival-goers can find a gift for themselves or a friend at the merchandise booths or pick up a snack at one of the many food trucks. Click here to see who's coming.

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