It will be a blast in Bellevue on the Fourth

The Symetra Bellevue Family 4th celebration returns to the Eastside next week, with a jam-packed lineup of activities for the whole family.

 

The Symetra Bellevue Family 4th celebration returns to the Eastside next week, with a jam-packed lineup of activities for the whole family. Co-produced by the Bellevue Downtown Association and the city of Bellevue, this year’s celebration will kick off at 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 4, at the Bellevue Parks Family Fun Zone in Downtown Park.

In addition to hosting a number of free musical acts on the Republic Services Main Stage throughout the day, attendees can also check out performances by the Entertain Men jugglers, an exclusive C-17 flyover, and the Presentation of the Colors by the Bellevue Fire Department Honor Guard prior to the traditional fireworks display.

Unique to this year is the debut of the Bellevue Youth Symphony Orchestra, which will perform prior to and during the fireworks display.

Also of note is the Community Spotlight Pavilion, which will give attendees the opportunity to connect with local nonprofits. Organizations at this year’s celebration include the Bellevue Boys and Girls Club, the Bellevue YMCA, the Imagine Children’s Museum and Sophia Way.

Complimentary event parking is offered after 6 p.m. at the Bellevue Collection (Bellevue Square, Lincoln Square and Bellevue Place). Free parking also is available in the visitors’ lot at Bellevue City Hall (450 110th Ave. NE). For more information go to http://www.bellevuedowntown.org/events/familyfourth/index.html.