Concerts, free pancakes, parades and a re-enactment of the Battle of Concord are all part of the city of Bothell’s annual Freedom Festival, which begins today, Friday, July 2 and continues into Sunday, July 4 at various locations.
This year’s theme is “Explore and Discover” in keeping with the bicentennial celebration of Lewis and Clark’s Expedition to the Pacific Northwest.
The free event is produced by the city of Bothell Parks and Recreation Division and funded by Bothell’s hotel/motel tax. To volunteer for Freedom Festival activities, call 425-486-7430.
Freedom Festival 2004
Schedule of Events
Daily through July 4
Oregon Trail Travelers Encampment Park — At Bothell Landing (9919 NE 180th St.). The Oregon Trail Travelers is a re-creation of an encampment from the 1800s, complete with marquees, a blacksmith station, and more.
Saturday, July 3
Patriot Dance — 7 to 10 p.m., Park at Bothell Landing, featuring Blue Mariah.
Sunday, July 4
City of Bothell Fire and EMS Pancake Breakfast — 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Downtown firehouse (10726 Beardslee Blvd.)
Children’s Parade — 12:15 p.m. Line-up at 104th Avenue NE &Main Street. Parade route proceeds west on Main Street and then north on Bothell-Everett Highway to NE 188th Street. Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the parade route. No supervision is provided.
Grand Parade — 1 p.m. Parade route proceeds west on Main Street and then north on Bothell-Everett Highway to NE 188th Street. Parade participant applications are available at www.ci.bothell.wa.us.
Inflatable amusement rides for children — 1 to 3:30 p.m. Park at Bothell Landing.
Bothell Historical Museum tours — 1 to 4 p.m., Park at Bothell Landing.
Concert in the park — 2 to 3 p.m. Park at Bothell Landing Featuring A Cappella-Go.
Re-enactment of the Battle of Concord — 3 p.m. Park at Bothell Landing.
Model hydroplane demonstrations — 3:30 p.m. Park at Bothell Landing.
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