Photo courtesy of City of Bothell
The Grand Parade is a popular event during Bothell’s Freedom Festival July 1-4.

Concerts, free pancakes, parades and the Battle of Concord, you’ll find it all in Bothell. The City of Bothell is gearing up for its annual Freedom Festival, July 1 to 4 at various locations. This year’s theme is “Bothell, My Hometown.” The event is produced by the City of Bothell Parks & Recreation Division and funded by the City of Bothell Hotel/Motel Tax.

File photo/Ian Gleadle
City Manager Pete Rose delivered his State of the City Address last January.

No more Pete-Rose-signed baseballs, folks. Woodinville’s City Manager Pete Rose has accepted a new position as county administrator for San Juan Island County, Wash. July 14 is his last day.

Photo courtesy of Lee family
Nigel Lee pushes his daughter Jenny in the 2004 Carnation 4th Run for the Pies.

This year’s 11th annual “Run for the Pies” on July 4th is dedicated to the memory of a remarkable man, Nigel Lee.

Pie runners out there knew Nigel and missed him greatly last year. You see, Nigel’s sons, Chris and Brian, were always in contention for a pie – up there in the front of the race with CHS XC Coach Bruce McDowell’s crop of current racers and returning alumni.

Photo by Carl Nelson
Duvall-Carnation Police Lt. Gene Sanders was honored recently with a volunteer award from the Snoqualmie Valley Community Network.

Honored as ‘One of those who rise ...and make the Valley shine’

Lt. Gene Sanders couldn’t be at the 10th annual Rise and Shine Breakfast presentation award ceremony on June 14. He was at a required meeting for mid-level management for police. But his absence turned out to be a great time to tell stories about him as the audience laughed their way through eggs and bacon.

Photo by Riley Mizell
Carnation Parade Grand Marshals Steve Norton and Dorene Chielens-Norton

When the Carnation 4th of July Committee decided “Community” would be the theme for this year’s celebration, it was an easy next step to choose the grand marshals for the parade.

“Because our theme is ‘Community,’ we thought it appropriate to have Dorene Chielens-Norton and husband Steve Norton represent us this year,” said Parade Chair Kim Lisk.

Buy your tickets early

Begin your day with the Flag Raising in downtown, and end it with music and fireworks at MacDonald Park. There will be entertainment and activities for the entire family throughout the day in Carnation on the 4th of July.

It will be worth your time to buy your Fun Park tickets before July 4th.