Where to see Tri-Cities area July 4 fireworks shows and parades
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- Pasco hosts a full day of events with a parade downtown, plus fireworks at Gesa Stadium.
- Kennewick's River of Fire Festival includes food trucks, live music and fireworks.
- Legal fireworks sales run June 28-July 5, with use allowed through July 5.
Red, white and blue merchandise is filling stores and fireworks stands are getting busier every day with the Fourth of July holiday coming up.
Below are the official events and fireworks shows happening in the Tri-Cities area on July 4.
Grand Old 4th of July Celebration in Pasco
On July 4, Pasco’s annual celebration starts in the morning with a parade in downtown Pasco, as well as activities, games and swimming at Memorial Park.
The parade starts at 10 a.m. and travels up 3rd Avenue, west on Clark Street to 14th Avenue and ends on Sylvester Street.
Parade registration is open until 5 p.m. on June 30. More information is available at the city’s website.
It’s all leading up to the fireworks show at Gesa Stadium.
Here’s what to expect in the morning and afternoon in Pasco.
- 7-11 a.m. - Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast at Memorial Park, 1520 W. Shoshone St. (Tickets are $7)
- 9:15 a.m. - Kids Street Dance at Memorial Park
- 10 a.m. - Grand Old 4th of July Parade, City Hall to Sylvester Park
- 12-4 p.m. - Camp Patriot Show & Shine Car Show at Memorial Park (Registration is 9 a.m.-12 p.m.)
- Free inflatables (Swimsuits encouraged)
- 1 p.m. - 10th Annual City of Pasco Cardboard Regatta at the pool at Memorial Park
- 3-5:45 p.m. - Red, White & Swim Free Swim Friday at the pool at Memorial Park
Fireworks show
Before the fireworks display at Gesa Stadium, there will be a new Battle of the Bands show with four local bands, Desert Moondogs, Neon Madmen, Pazzi Pazzi and Trotting Roux.
- 6:30 p.m. - Gates open at Gesa Stadium, 6200 Burden Blvd.
- 7 p.m. - Concessions open
- 7:30-9:30 p.m. - Battle of the Bands
- 10 p.m. - Free fireworks show
River of Fire Festival in Kennewick
Kennewick hosts its July 4 celebration at Columbia Park. The festival features six live music performances, 12 food trucks and a kids zone.
There are two live entertainment stages during the event with music from 2-9:45 p.m.
Admission and parking are free. There will be two open parking lots.
- 2-10 p.m. - Festival at Columbia Park, Columbia Park Trail
- 9 p.m. - Vehicle entry closes
- 10 p.m. - Fireworks show
Street Closures and Parking
• Columbia Park Trail between the Veteran’s Memorial roundabout and the East Boat Launch will be closed to vehicles from 6 a.m. on July 4 through 12 a.m. on July 5.
• There will be no west end access from Edison Street starting at 12 p.m. on July 4 through 12 a.m. on July 5.
• All vehicle access into the park will close at 9 p.m.
• Guests visiting the Columbia Park Golf Tri-Plex and Foodies at the Landing should enter through the Highway 240 entrance.
• ADA parking is available in the 20 Acres lot. Use use the Highway 240 entrance for access. General event parking is in the 20 Acres lot and adjacent grass areas, with staff on-site to direct traffic.
Benton City celebration
Benton City’s celebration is free and includes a kids parade. The parade will travel down 9th Street to Dale Avenue. Parade registration is open day-of until 10:30 a.m. in the United Methodist Church parking lot, located on Horne and 9th Street.
Here’s what to expect in Benton City at the Community Center and City Park on 806 Dale Ave.
- 8 a.m.-12 p.m. - Breakfast in the Park, City Park
- 9 a.m. - Flag raising ceremony
- 11 a.m. - Kids Parade, 9th Street to Dale Avenue
- Immediately following parade - Ice Cream and Trophies, City Park Main Stage
- Dusk - Fireworks show
Prosser Fourth of July
The parade route for the Prosser Fourth of July Kiddie Parade starts at the Benton County Courthouse (1121 Dudley Ave.) and ends at City Park (1301 Sommers Ave.)
- 10 a.m. - Kiddie Parade, Courthouse to City Park
- 10 a.m. - Car show opens and bingo begins, City Park
- 10:30 a.m. - Old Fashioned Games, City Park
- 11 a.m. Hamburgers and tacos available
- 11:15 a.m. Founding Fathers Skit
- 11:30 a.m. VFW Flag Raising Ceremony
- Performance by Prosser Community Band, Sylvan Stage at City Park
- 12:30 p.m. Little Miss Prosser Pageant, Sylvan Stage at City Park
- 9 p.m. - Fireworks show, Prosser High School baseball field, 1500 Paterson Road.
Tri-Cities fireworks rules
Kennewick, Pasco, Richland and West Richland all allow legal fireworks and are currently processing applications from sellers to operate stands in area parking lots.
Legal sales start June 28 and continue through July 5.
Unless local rules say otherwise, fireworks may be used noon-11 p.m., June 28; 9 a.m.-11 p.m., June 23-July 3; 9 a.m.-midnight, July 4; and 9 a.m.-11 p.m., July 5.
This story was originally published June 27, 2025 at 5:00 AM.
