The time of year for celebrating the independence of the United States has come again and so, too, has the time for parades, fire works displays and community engagement in Bothell and Kenmore.

During the daylight hours on the Fourth of July, the city of Bothell will be hosting its annual Fourth of July Day Parade and Freedom Festival. This year’s parade theme is “We are victorious!”

Celebrations start with a free pancake breakfast from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Bothell Fire Department in downtown Bothell, located at 10726 Beardslee Blvd.

From there, residents will line Main Street in downtown Bothell for the annual parade. Open seating and good viewing locations don’t last long for this event.

The Children’s Parade starts at 11:15 a.m. and the Grand Parade starts at noon, both winding through Main Street and Bothell-Everett Highway (SR 527).

The city of Kenmore is hosting its annual Fourth of July Fireworks Show. The celebration begins at 8 p.m., with the Fireworks display starting at 10 p.m., at Log Boom Park.

Personal fireworks are illegal in Kenmore and this year’s dry weather has led officials to warn residents about the threat of fires from illegal fireworks.

Parking for the Kenmore fireworks is limited and available on a first-come first-served basis. Viewing areas are available around Log Boom Park and along the Burke-Gillman trail, among others.

In addition to the fireworks display, Kenmore is welcoming several food trucks, such as 314 Pie, Ben & Jerry’s and Spot Hot Dogs & Brats, along with Uncle Stinky’s Magic wearable products and toys vendor.

The city of Bothell allows the discharge of personal fireworks from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. on the Fourth of July.

The sale, discharge or possession of fireworks is also illegal within unincorporated portions of Snohomish and King Counties thanks to a burn ban.