River of Fire Festivities Promise Family-Friendly Fun on the 4th of July

River of Fire presented by Gesa Credit Union is back for another fun-filled event on the 4th of July in Columbia Park. This year’s event continues the collaborative effort between the City of Kennewick and VenuWorks who runs the Three Rivers Campus.

Enjoy free admission and parking provided by the City of Kennewick. The Kids Zone with many fun activities and multiple food truck hubs open at 2 p.m. Live entertainment featuring a variety of Marimba, Rock, and Latin bands 2:00 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. Fireworks are on the Columbia River and will be shot from a barge, producing one of the most spectacular fireworks shows in the State. The fireworks show sponsored by Benton PUD will start at 10:05 p.m. and last approximately 18 minutes.

New this year, the event will have two stages of entertainment available for attendees.

“We have a full day of fun activities and entertainment planned, with bands for both our English and Spanish speaking communities and plenty of activities for children. We look forward to hosting this event with the City of Kennewick and we hope to see you there!” Sybil Young, Director of Sales & Marketing.

Street Closures and Parking: In preparation for the event, a portion of Columbia Park Trail between the Veteran’s Memorial roundabout and the East Boat Launch will close from 6 a.m. on July 4 to 12 a.m. on July 5. There will be no through access for vehicles during this time. There will be no east end access from Edison starting at 12 p.m. on July 4 to 12 a.m. on July 5. All vehicle access into the park will close at 9 p.m.

To access the Columbia Park Golf Tri-Plex and Foodies at the Landing, guests are encouraged to use the Highway 240 entrance.

ADA parking is available in the 20 acres parking lot. Guests requiring ADA parking should enter the park via the Highway 240 entrance.

Event parking will be located in the 20 acres and grass area just west of the 20 acres. Parking staff will be onsite directing traffic and parking throughout the day.

This event is presented by GESA Credit Union and sponsored by Benton PUD, Legends Casino, Seattle Children’s Hospital, and Horse Heaven Clean Energy Center.

For more information, please contact Sybil Young at 509-737-3757 or [email protected].