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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

July 4 Events

Fourth of July - Coeur d’Alene

American Heroes Parade at 11 a.m. beginning at 15th Street, down Sherman Avenue to Government Way. Festival in Coeur d’Alene City Park all day beginning at 10 a.m. with live music, vendors and activities. Fireworks over the lake at dusk, approximately 9:45 p.m. Friday, Coeur d’Alene City Park, downtown Coeur d’Alene. (208) 292-1635.

The Singing Nuns July Fourth Concert and Dessert Social

Tours begin at 7 p.m.; concert at 8:30 p.m. Friday, St. Michael’s Academy, 8500 N. St. Michaels Road. $5, pay at the gate. (509) 467-0986, ext. 121.

Fourth of July - Liberty Lake

Music by Bakin Phat and Sammy Eubanks at 6 p.m., playing a mix of blues, country and rock ’n’ roll, West Coast swing and jump blues; followed by fireworks over the lake at approximately 10:10 p.m. (Fireworks are not visible from the park.) Alcohol is prohibited in the park. Bring low-back chairs, blankets and a picnic supper. Concessions will be available through Liberty Lake Kiwanis. Friday, Pavillion Park, 727 N. Molter Road, Liberty Lake. Free. (509) 499-3180.

Fourth of July - Riverfront Park

All day activities and entertainment. Park rides and attractions, international food booths, exhibitors, arts and crafts booths, roving performers and more. “Fourth of July Celebration Concert” by Spokane Jazz Orchestra, a 17-piece big band, with guest vocalists Patrice Thompson and Jon Brownell from 7:30-10 p.m. The band will present a musical variety show, featuring songs from Chicago; Blood, Sweat & Tears; Stevie Wonder;; Sly and the Family Stone; Earth, Wind & Fire; and many others. Fireworks at dusk presented by Spokane Tribe of Indians. Friday, Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. (509) 625-6601.

Red, White & Views: Salute on the Steps

Celebrate the Fourth with reserved seating on the Floating Stage Steps directly under the Riverfront Park fireworks. Food and beverages will be available for purchase at the Breezeway Patio Bar and may be taken to your seats. 5 p.m. Friday, INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $20/reserved seats on comfortable chair, $10/reserved seats on the steps with souvenir seat cushion, $5 for general admission with access to steps at 9:45 p.m., 20 percent military discount on reserved seats. 1-800-325-SEAT.

Fireworks Show - CdA Casino

Fireworks show at dusk. Friday, Coeur d’Alene Casino, 37914 S. Nukwalqw Road, Worley, Idaho. Free. 1-800-523-2464.

Fourth of July - Grand Coulee

A patriotic tribute to old-fashioned family fun from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Arts and crafts booths, food vendors on site, live entertainment and the Fabulous Fireworks Display Over Grand Coulee Dam, following the Laser Light Show. Fireworks at 10:30 p.m. Friday, Grand Coulee Dam, Main Street, Grand Coulee. Free admission. (509) 633-9265.

29th Annual Community Spirit Fireworks Show

Music by The Working Poor at 6 p.m.; food vendors, fireworks at 10 p.m. Friday, Adams Field, Clarkston. (208) 743-1551.

Fourth of July Celebration – Greenacres

Third annual Kids Parade at 10 a.m., followed by a welcome by Spokane Valley Mayor Dean Grafos. Performances by Broken Whistle and Norm Thomas, along with games, prizes, a petting zoo and more. 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Greenacres Park, 1311 N. Long Road (corner of Boone and Long), Greenacres. Free. (509) 926-8899.

Endicott Community Club

Food booth, games, children’s parade, pie booth at 5 p.m., Ice Cream Social at 7 p.m., followed by music by Thorn Creek Express Fiddlers and Pan Handle Cowboys. Fireworks at dark. 3 p.m. Friday, Endicott School Grounds, Endicott. Donations accepted for fireworks show. (509) 657-3753.

Spokane Indians Baseball

Celebrate Spokane’s minor-league baseball team by attending a home game. 2014 schedule includes games against Vancouver Friday through Sunday, with fireworks display after Friday’s game. 6:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Avista Stadium, 602 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $5-$11. (509) 535-2922.

iHeart Radio Red, White & Boom

All ages rooftop party. Music, food, Rock City Grill beer garden, kid activities from Mobius Children’s Museum, games, photo booth and watch the fireworks. 7-11 p.m. Friday, River Park Square, 808 W. Main Ave. $10 adults, $5 ages 11-17, free age 10 and younger. 1-800-325-SEAT.

Fourth of July Carillon Concert

By Wesley Arai, associate carillonist at the University of California, Berkeley. The highlight of this year’s program will be Sousa’s “Stars and Stripes Forever,” played as a duet with St. John’s Cathedral carilloneur Bryl Cinnamon. Enjoy a picnic on the lawn across 12th Avenue from the cathedral. Fireworks at 10 p.m. and best viewed from the roadway along the north side of the cathedral. 9 p.m. Friday, St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. (509) 838-4277.

Independence Day Celebration - Newman Lake

Hot dog and T-shirt sale benefiting Newman Lake Fire and Rescue. Sponsored by Newman Lake Fire Auxiliary and Newman Lake SCOPE, , 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Newman Lake Grange, 25025 E. Heather Lane, Newman Lake.