This event is in the past.It took place on July 4, 2026 at Dune Peninsula at Point Defiance Park.

Tacoma Summer Blast 1
Outdoor Party

Tacoma Summer Blast

July 4 at 12pm

At Dune Peninsula at Point Defiance Park

Tacoma

🎆Fireworks launch around 10 p.m. from offshore
🚗Expect traffic delays and congestion on July 3rd-4th
🍺Beer gardens require valid photo ID for entry

Tacoma’s Independence Day celebration returns to the Ruston Way Waterfront with a full day of live music, food, and craft vendors, culminating in a 20-minute fireworks display over Puget Sound.

Independence Day celebration
Live music performances
Family-friendly activities
Waterfront fireworks display

Wesley Garman

Seattle-based novelty folk performer

Headliner


Wesley Garman writes novelty songs, performs covers, and works as a traveling music teacher for middle, elementary and preschoolers.

Emily McVicker

Emily McVicker

Portland indie loop/beatbox vocalist


Emily McVicker is a one‑woman show blending live‑looping, beatboxing, theatrical flair and heartfelt delivery.

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