Free Shuttle Bus and Parking Locations

Shuttle buses run approximately every 20 minutes from each parking area to Lake Meridian.

• Kent Fire Station #75, 15635 SE 272nd St.
• Kentwood High School, 25800 164th SE
• Mattson Middle School, 16400 SE 251st St.

• Parking at Lake Meridian is by permit only. Only valid state issued disabled parking plaques and permits issued by the Fourth of July Splash will be allowed.  Follow event parking signs to the shuttle parking lots.  Neighborhood parking is not advised as illegally parked vehicles may be ticketed or towed. 

• A LOAD and UNLOAD area is available at Lake Meridian Park.  Police will direct you to location.  One person must stay with vehicle at all times.  LOAD and UNLOAD Parking is 15 minutes only.  Vehicles left unattended or not actively loaded or unloaded will be towed.

• Lake Meridian Boating Guidelines

 Enjoy a variety of games, family activities and art projects From Noon - 5 p.m.   

• Bouncey Houses
• T-Bird Puck and Shoot
• Republic Services Recycling Activity
• Giant Jenga!
• Food Booths
• Old fashioned games, pie eating contest and more!

Fireworks Finale at 10 p.m.

Presented by the Lake Meridian Community Association and Kent Parks, Recreation and Community Services, with additional support from Edward Jones-Dean Saggau CFP, Lake Meridian Chiropractic, Marlatt Funeral Home, Reber Ranch, Side Track Bar and Grill, Kent East Hill Shell, Dr. Michael Campbell DDS, Meridian Valley Country Club and Dr. Corrie Pollard.                    

Personal fireworks are not permitted within the City of Kent.

Chief Padilla explains fireworks law

Food Vendors

The Fourth of July Splash is looking for 6-7 food vendors to be a part of this fun holiday tradition.  Food trucks and restaurants encouraged to apply.    

 FOOD VENDOR APPLICATION

Community Showcase

Live performances are what makes the Fourth of July Special.  We're seeking local performers to take the stage in front of the Fourth of July Splash crowd.  Performance times range from 30 minutes to 60 minutes and are not paid.   

COMMUNITY SHOWCASE APPLICATION

A BIG thank you to our sponsors

• Republic Services
• Kent Lions Club
• Kent School District
• Lake Meridian Community Association
• Seattle T-Birds
• Boy Scout Troop 827
• Dr. Corrie Pollard
• Edward Jones, Dean S. Saggau, CFP
• Marlatt Funeral Home 
• Reber Ranch
• Dr. Michael Campbell DDS
• Java! Java! Coffee
• Meridian Valley Country Club
• Lake Meridian Chiropractic 
• Automotive Experts
• JPs Tap Room
• CJ Marine
• Blinker Tavern
• Sidetrack Eatery and Pub
• Edward Jones - Dave Wilson
• Edward Jones - Dean Saggau
• Weatherly Inn
• Kattwalk Salon