Northshore Freedom FestivalConcerts, free pancakes, parades and the Battle of Concord – you’ll find it all in the City of Bothell! The City of Bothell is gearing up for its annual Freedom Festival, July 3-4 at various locations

July 3: Dancing in the Park:
Kick off the Freedom Festival Celebration with our annual Dance in the Park. Bothell favorite Tracy Allen Moore will be performing his tribute to Elvis Presley, 7 - 9:30 p.m. in the Park at Bothell Landing.

Bothell Fire & EMS Pancake Breakfast
Stop in and enjoy pancakes at the downtown firehouse 10726 Beardslee Blvd. from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Grand Parade: Noon
Enjoy this annual event that has been taking place for over 100 years. The parade starts on Main St. to SR 527 and heads north to NE 188th. Applications available on-line or through the City of Bothell Parks & Recreation beginning in May. Call (425) 486-7430 or e-mail bothellparade@hotmail.com for more information.

Re-enactment of the Battle of Concord: 2 - 4 p.m.
See your friends and neighbors re-enact the Battle of Concord at the Park at Bothell Landing. This event began after a Bothell resident visited Concord, MA and noticed how similar the bridge at the Park at Bothell Landing is to the bridge in Concord where one of the first battles of the Revolutionary War was fought. When the resident returned to Bothell he organized other citizens to put on the Re-enactment. Complete with Red-Coats and muskets, this is a must on the Fourth of July. If you would like to participate in the Re-enactment, you may contact Dale Werries at (425) 481-9609.

Bothell Fourth of July Children's Parade: 11:15 a.m.
For children up to 12 years old. Bring your bike, wagon, stroller, etc. Decorate them up & go through the parade first. Parents are encour-aged to escort their children through the parade. Parents must meet their children at the end of the route. There is no supervision provided. Location: 104th Ave. NE and Main Street

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