Fourth of July Splash
2006 marks the eight anniversary of the Fourth of July Splash!
The Splash takes place on Monday, July 4th at scenic Lake Meridian Park, 14800 SE 272nd Street in Kent, from 12:00 noon until the last firework is lit. Free parking and shuttle service from five parking lots make it easy to attend the Splash! Please follow event parking signs to the following locations:
- Metro Park & Ride, 132nd Avenue SE
- Horizon Elementary School, 27641 144th Avenue SE
- Kent Fire Station #75, 15635 SE 272nd Street
- Covington Library, 27100 164th Avenue SE
- Kentwood High School, 25800 164th Avenue SE
Over 15,000 Puget Sound residents come to Lake Meridian Park to celebrate the Fourth of July. The event brings family and friends together to celebrate Independence Day in their own community. Some of the fun free activities the entire family can enjoy are a hoop shoot skills course, a classic car show, old-fashioned games like "prizes in the hay," gunny sack races and a pie eating contest. A Community Showcase, presented by King County Journal, gives local talent an opportunity to perform on stage for their community. Other professional stage entertainment takes the stage and hands-on art projects are available for the kids. The day is highlighted by a performance from the full Rainier Symphony at 9:00 p.m. and they continue to play a choreographed performance with one of the largest fireworks displays in South King County.