Newcastle will continue the tradition of its Fourth of July celebration this year at Lake Boren Park.

The community celebration will kick off July 4 at 6 p.m. Celebrants are encouraged to bring blankets and picnics to kick off the night. Light snacks, water and soft drinks will be available on site as well.

The celebration will include a live band from 8-10 p.m., followed by fireworks over Lake Boren.

While there will be some on-site parking, the city will provide free shuttle from Newcastle Elementary School, and city waking trails can be taken to the park as well.

Newcastle also is holding a Poster Design Contest to advertise the “Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration.” All ages are invited to participate.

All entries must be submitted via email to Newcastle Parks Program Manager Michael Holly at michael@ci.newcastle.wa.us. Deadline for the poster is 5 p.m., Friday, June 4. The winner will be selected by the Parks Commission at its June 9 meeting.

The winner will win a framed copy of the poster and be recognized for the winning entry and help in celebrating the traditional summer celebration.

More information on the poster contest can be obtained by contacting Holly.

Lake Boren Park is located off Coal Creek Parkway in Newcastle.