Fourth of July events
All events occur on July 4 only, unless otherwise noted.
21st Annual Summer Party – Live music featuring the Planetary Refugees, playing reggae; the Mighty Lions, playing dancehall reggae; the Flat Creek String Band, playing bluegrass. Dancing, arts and crafts, food will be available, or bring a picnic. Today, noon. China Bend Winery, 3751 Vineyard Way, on Lake Roosevelt, near Kettle Falls. $10/general, free/ages 16 and younger. (509) 732-6123.
Bayview Daze – Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.: Street Bazaar, live music from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. at JD’s and Captain’s Wheel, and fireworks at dusk. Saturday, 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.: Street Bazaar, Kids Fair downtown, street parade begins at 11 a.m., Show and Shine car show at Scenic Motel at noon, awards at 2 p.m. at Ralph’s Coffee House, Lighted Boat Parade at 9 p.m. in the bay, live music. Sunday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Street Bazaar, noon Boat Parade awards, and the crowning of the Queen of Bayview. Downtown Bayview. Free. (208) 683-2218.
Best Seats in Town – Riverfront Park – View the Fourth of July Neighbor Days Fireworks display from the roof deck patio overlooking Riverfront Park. Reserved parking is available for pre-purchase. 8-11 p.m. Spokane Convention Center, 343 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $40/includes dessert with coffee and one alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage. (509) 325-SEAT.
Bonners Ferry (July 5) – Concert in the Park with 25th Army Band, Boundary County Fairgrounds, 5 p.m. Free.
Coeur d’Alene Casino – Outdoor beer garden, band and barbecue, fireworks at dusk. Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel, Worley. (800) 523-2464.
Coeur d’Alene Kiddies Parade (July 3) – Kids of all ages are invited to participate by gathering at 10th Street and Sherman Avenue at 9:30 a.m. The parade begins at 10 a.m. from 10th to First streets. Wear red, white and blue. No registration required. (208) 667-5986 or www.cdadowntown.com.
Coeur d’Alene – Presented by General Motors. Parade at 11 a.m. along Sherman Avenue; boat parade, live music food vendors and more. Fireworks at dusk over the lake at City Park downtown. 10:30 a.m. Downtown Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 664-3194.
Colville – Red, white and blue festival Friday and Saturday beginning at 3 p.m.; fireworks at dusk on Friday; pancake breakfast on Sunday, 7:30-9 a.m. Visit colvillebluegrass.com for more information. Northeast Washington Fairgrounds, 411 W. Astor Court, Colville. (509) 684-5973.
Davenport – Kids activities, live music each day. Boat parade on Friday; fireworks show on Saturday, runs through Sunday. Two Rivers Casino Resort, Davenport.
Deer Park – Fireworks show at dusk. Perrins Field, 315 E. Crawford, across from City Hall, Deer Park. (509) 276-8802.
Eastport, Idaho – Parade at 11 a.m., with community picnic to follow.
Harrison – Fireworks viewable by boat or shore, begins over the lake at dusk. Harrison. Free. (208) 689-3669.
Kinderfest and Fourth of July Celebration – Leavenworth – A festival for families and children. Face painting, hands-on exhibits, giant inflatable games and surprises. Free popcorn, snow cones, balloons and beverages for children. Front Street Park, Leavenworth, Wash. (509) 548-5807.
Liberty Lake – Food vendors, music starts at 7 p.m. Too Slim and the Taildraggers. Fireworks at dusk. Pavillion Park, corner of Country Vista Drive and Molter Road, Liberty Lake. Free. (509) 362-4039.
Maryhill Winery’s Fourth of July Weekend Celebration – Featuring wine, live music, barbecue and picnic. Runs Friday through Sunday. Maryhill Winery and Amphitheater, Highway 14, Goldendale, Wash. Admission fee for some concerts. (509) 224-4400.
Moses Lake – Music by Bloodline and fireworks at dusk. McKosh Park, Moses Lake. (509) 766-6240.
Old Fashioned Fourth – Spirit Lake – Parade begins at 11 a.m. followed by vendors, food and games in the park. 10 a.m., Downtown Spirit Lake. Free. (208) 623-2275.
Post Falls – Food vendors and children’s activities open at 1 p.m.; music by Somebody’s Hero from 2-5 p.m.; music by Herborn Band from 6 p.m. to dusk; fireworks show at dusk. Q’emiln Park, Post Falls.
Priest River – View fireworks from various area resorts at Priest Lake, including Cavanaugh Bay at 10:30 p.m. and Luby Bay at dusk. Priest Lake. Free. (208) 448-2721.
Pullman – Barbecue at the picnic shelter at 5 p.m.; Pullman Community Band will perform at 5:30 p.m. followed by performer Dan Maher at 6:30 p.m., and The Kingpins from 7:15-10 p.m. Vendors throughout the park and a children’s area. Fireworks at dusk. Friday. Sunnyside Park, Pullman. Free admission. (509) 334-3565.
Riverfront Park – All-day activities for kids and adults, with food, vendors, arts and crafts, beer garden and live music. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Riverfront Park. Free. (509) 242-2505.
Sandpoint – Sponsored by The Sandpoint Lions Club, kiddie parade at 10 a.m., followed by family parade, begins at Fifth Avenue and Church Street. Fireworks at dusk at City Beach. Downtown Sandpoint. Free. (208) 263-0887.
Silver Valley – Pancake breakfast from 8-11 a.m.; parade begins at noon at Division and Main in Kellogg and ends at Kellogg City Park at McKinley and Hill St.; 1-5 p.m. street fair, horseshoe competition, live entertainment, kids activities, arts and crafts, games for all ages, pool will be open all day; 7-10 p.m., music by Smash Hit Carnival and twilight street dance at Teeter Field; fireworks finale at dusk. Silver Mountain, Kellogg, Idaho. Free. (800) 204-6428.
VFW #51 Fourth of July Barbecue – Sponsored by VFW #51. Menu includes barbecue ribs, chicken, hamburgers, German sausage, baked beans, potato salad and dessert. Car wash from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. to benefit youth activities. Open to the public. Noon-4 p.m. 300 W. Mission Ave. $7.50. (509) 327-9847.