4th of July in Renton
Renton's Fabulous 4th of July presented by

Sunday, July 4, 2010
Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park
1201 Lake Washington Blvd. N.
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The City of Renton, and returning Title Sponsor "The Landing," invite you to celebrate Independence Day in Renton.  Enjoy free children's activities and face-painting from 12:00 - 8:00 p.m., stage entertainment from 1:30 - 9:30 p.m., and a professional fireworks display from a barge in Lake Washington at 10:00 p.m.

Average attendance at Gene Coulon has been 20,000 for Renton's 4th of July event, with many more viewing the beautiful night-time fireworks display from boats, canoes, kayaks, West Hill, Mercer Island, Newcastle, and Renton's Kennydale and Highlands.

Treat yourself to an espresso or italian soda from PerkStop.  Additional food will be available at the Beachside Concession Stand, Ivar’s and Kidd Valley. 

Recycle containers for plastic bottles and aluminum cans will be placed throughout the park.  Event attendees are encouraged to use these receptacles and join the City in "greening" Renton's large-scale events.

Be sure to visit the Event Information Booth, located just north of Kidd Valley, for summertime community event information.
Event Schedule4th of July boy on orbitron

7:00 a.m. - Coulon Park Opens
12:00-8:00 p.m .- Free Inflatables & Face-Painting for Kids
1:30pm-9:30 p.m .- Stage Entertainment sponsored by
Sanctuary & The Reserve Apartments
10:00 p.m. - Fireworks off the Shores of Coulon Beach Park
Stage Entertainment sponsored by
LakeWashingtonLife.com

(Entertainment Stage located in the grass amphitheatre on the north side of Kidd Valley and Ivars)
1:30pm - Renton City Concert Band
3:15pm - The Parrot Lady
4:30pm - Pan Duo, Steel Drum
6:00pm - Hettel Street Blues
7:15pm - Official Welcome & National Anthem
8:00pm - Oncore, R&B Dance Hits

The 22+ minute fireworks display, launched from a barge in Lake Washington at 10:00 p.m., will cater to spectators along the shoreline.  This spectacular fireworks show is also visible from the hills surrounding Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park.

Event Parking

    * Parking is extremely limited at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park.
    * ADA Pick-Up & Drop-Off ONLY will be available in the boat launch area. Please Note: attendees who are NOT picked up before 10:00pm will need to wait for pick-up until approximately 11:15pm when Lake Washington Blvd. has reopened.
    * Parking is not permitted along Lake Washington Blvd.
    * Street parking is available on Houser Way N., accessible from Lake Washington Blvd. and using the underpass going under Sunset Blvd.
    * Event parking will be available on the top two floors at the new parking garage at The Landing and in the lot of the former Joe's business location (adjacent to Ross Dress For Less) at 915 N. Landing Way.  Please note: parking will not be permitted in the other "surface lots" at The Landing, but at Joe's only.
    * Parking for a fee will be available at The Bristol Apartments at Southport along Lake Washington, located between Coulon Park and Boeing.
    * There is no shuttle service provided to offsite parking areas.
    * Vehicle access to Lake Washington Blvd. will be restricted beginning at 10:15 p.m. to facilitate safe exit of pedestrians and vehicular traffic from Gene Coulon Park.  Lake Washington Blvd. will reopen at approximately 11:00 p.m.

Download Event Map for Coulon Park

Download Event Parking Map

The following hours will be enforced at the Boat Launch:

    * 8:00 p.m.- 11:00 p.m. - No launching of watercraft at the boat launch
    * Until 9:45 p.m. - Boat pickup is allowed
    * 9:45 p.m. -11:00 p.m. - No pickup of watercraft at the boat launch

Please note: Personal fireworks, alcohol, pets, pop-up canopies, enclosed tents, and table umbrellas are prohibited.  Small umbrellas and umbrella-chairs are allowed.  Only small-size barbeques will be permitted on July 4th.

Personal fireworks are prohibited within the City of Renton, including the park and the Police and Fire Departments will actively enforce the ban.  Violators can be fined between $100 and $500.

Email 4th of July Event Director

Or call 425-430-6600 for information.

Complete the July 4th Survey here
 

The City of Renton has been very fortunate to develop sponsor relationships with two community partners, The Landing, and Sanctuary & The Reserve Apartments.  The Landing is not only a supporting sponsor to the event, but made their commitment at the highest possible level - establishing a three-year Title Sponsor relationship.  Therefore, Renton's event will be "presented by The Landing" for 2009, 2010, and 2011.

The success of our Fabulous 4th of July at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, Renton's largest one-day event, can be attributed to the ongoing support of our event sponsors.  Please join the City of Renton in thanking our sponsors by exploring their services and patronizing these Renton-based businesses.

The Landing is a 46-acre urban village development located just off the I-405 freeway in Renton’s South Lake Washington neighborhood. The project is part of an ambitious redevelopment of the South Lake Washington community and provides convenience, comfort and charm in an exciting outdoor shopping, dining and entertainment environment. Its unique blend of residential neighborhood, retail and entertainment districts serve local residents and the greater regional community.



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