Kenmore fireworks to light up the 4th of July

The city of Kenmore will host a professional fireworks show at 10 p.m. July 4 over Lake Washington at Log Boom Park. Fireworks will be launched from the Log Boom Park pier. Spectators are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket.

Event parking is available at the following locations:

Log Boom Park (limited)

Bethany Bible Church, 6214 N.E. Bothell Way

Uplake Professional Center, 5723 N.E. Bothell Way

Kenmore Lake Building, 6161 175th St.

The following vendors will be on-site:

Safeway (hot dogs, chips, kettle corn, drinks)

FunTimes Ice Cream

Glow-in-the-dark toys

The Log Boom Park pier will be closed on July 4 for the preparation of the fireworks show.

The Fourth of July fireworks show is organized by the city of Kenmore and sponsored by Banner Bank, Grocery Outlet, Bastyr University, Puget Sound Energy, Allied Waste, Bravo Environmental, Kenmore Camera, Northshore Townhomes and Northshore Utility District.

For more information, visit www.kenmorewa.gov/events.

Personal fireworks prohibited in Kenmore

In 2004, Kenmore City Council adopted Ordinance Number 04-0204 prohibiting the sale, discharge or possession of any fireworks including those considered safe and sane fireworks (KMC 8.10.020). The ordinance became effective June 18, 2005. The risks associated with private fireworks displays must be minimized for the sake of public safety. Nearby communities may have different regulations regarding personal fireworks, but personal fireworks are prohibited in Kenmore.

To help ensure all have a safe and considerate Fourth of July, the city has a zero-tolerance policy and will increase police enforcement the last week of June through the Fourth of July weekend and beyond if necessary. Anyone possessing or discharging fireworks, of any kind, will be arrested and the fireworks confiscated. Fireworks offenses are misdemeanors with a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail and/or $1,000 fine.

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