Seattle’s Family 4th celebration survives another year
May 22, 2012, 3:50 PM | Updated: 5:18 pm
Events around Lake Union will conclude in a fireworks spectacular show over the lake. (AP Photo/File)
(AP Photo/File)
It was nearly canceled. The next year, they were $200,000 short and asking for money. This year, it appears One Reel’s Family 4th will be able to go on without a hitch.
Without needing to pitch for major funding, One Reel announced on Tuesday plans for family entertainment on Independence Day. Events around Lake Union will conclude in a fireworks spectacular show over the lake.
In 2010, the show was canceled until some big supporters helped raise the funds to keep the 20-plus year tradition going. In 2011, Family 4th wasn’t canceled, but One Reel had to reach out for donors to try and fill a $200,000 budget gap.
The announcement for this year’s event includes multiple lakeside attractions, including events from the Wooden Boat Festival at Lake Union Park and performances at Gasworks Park by local bands earlier in the day.
A cleanup of Gasworks Park will be hosted by Starbucks on July 5.
