What's happening— Olympia Pride Festival, Lacey Fireworks Spectacular, Tumwater's 36th Annual Independence Day Parade and other events

Check these local events and celebrate pride and independence.

Or So It Would Seam: A Giant Puppet Voyage Into the Hidden Universe, Weekend, June 28 - July 21, 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Or So It Would Seam will take audiences out of this galaxy to contemplate the intricate and unexpected ways we are all connected.  This show will be filled to the brim with giant puppets, original storytelling, and live music and feature a cast of 13 performers/musicians. The show is appropriate for all ages. Click this link for more details.

Olympia Annual Pride Festival, Weekend, June 28 – 30
Pride's mission is to create a safe and empowering stage to uplift, celebrate, heal, and inspire the vibrant LGBTQIA2S+ and BIPOC community while being environmental stewards who create ally-ships with local businesses to boost our local economy and broadcast a culture of belonging and love. Click this link for more details.

Over the Edge rappelling for seniors, Saturday, Saturday, June 29, 12 – 5 p.m.
On June 29, 2024, a group of seniors and community members will be rappelling down a building at The Hub at Lacey to raise vital funds for Senior Services for South Sound. There will be music and entertainment for the community to enjoy as they watch folks rappel down. Click this link for more details.

Lacey Fireworks Spectacular, Wednesday, July 3
This free festival will include exciting live entertainment from Brick House with their disco performance at 5 p.m. and a lively dance party with Mr. Pink at 8 p.m. The fireworks display is at 10 p.m. to light the night with sparkling colors! Throughout the event, you can indulge in various foods and delicious treats. Click this link for more details.

Poetry Reading and Writing with Olympia Poet Laureate Kathleen Byrd, Wednesday, July 3, 4 – 5:30 p.m.
Join this eco-poetry reading group on the theme of eco-poetry. Olympia Poet Laureate Kathleen Byrd will host and facilitate a reading session on Living Nations, Living Words, edited by Joy Harjo. Click this link for more details.

Tumwater Family Festival & Nisqually Red Wind Casino Fireworks Show, Thursday, July 4, 6 – 10:15 p.m.
It's the biggest and best fireworks festival in the County – and it happens on the Tumwater Valley Golf Course driving range every year on July 4! Live and DJ music, inflatable activities, games, arts & crafts activities, plenty of food vendors, and a lot more will be waiting for you. Click this link for more details.