MY EDMONDS NEWS Posted: July 5, 2021
The Edmonds Chamber of Commerce fireworks show over Edmonds Sunday night. (Photo by Julia Wiese)
July 4th fireworks-related calls to Edmonds police were down significantly this year compared to a year ago, and police believe that an increased emphasis on community education coupled with the threat of a $500 fine may have made a difference.
During an approximate 24-hour period starting early morning July 4 through early July 5, police received a total of 48 fireworks-related complaints. That compares with 83 calls during the same time period in 2020, Edmonds police spokesperson Sgt. Josh McClure said.
“We made a concerted effort to put out education all week long and really partnered with the (South County) fire district to share messaging about promoting safety and preventing fire and injuries,” McClure said. Police placed a special emphasis on fireworks safety, and added extra patrols to address unlawful fireworks use in the city, w
Posted: July 4, 2021 141 Edmonds Chamber President and CEO Greg Urban gives final instructions to the race crew before sending them off to direct runners along the course. Two Wonderwomen arrive at the starting point. Edmonds City Councilmember Luke Distelhorst pauses for a photo with daughter Lily and wife Ariunaa as they await the starting gun. Beards were everywhere as staff and runners took on the persona of Edmonds founder George Brackett. George Brackett himself (portrayed by Brian Hanchett) gets ready to join the first wave of runners. Snohomish County Prosecutor and Boston Marathon finisher Adam Cornell gives a thumbs up. Local business owner and Edmonds City Council candidate Will Chen runs to Beat Brackett.
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The crowd that lined the streets of Edmonds Sunday to enjoy the Fourth of July celebration did so well aware that it was not something to take for granted.
After all, the Chamber of Commerce considered canceling the gathering after facing the logistical challenge of completing roughly five months’ worth of planning in about six weeks and seeing a drastic decrease in participants.
The continuous struggles made it more and more likely that the celebration would have to be canceled a second year in a row. The COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of “An Edmonds Kind of 4th” in 2020.
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Join us for the Edmonds 4th of July fireworks live-stream show Sunday Posted: July 2, 2021 293
My Edmonds News is pleased to present a live-stream of the Edmonds Kind of 4th fireworks this Sunday night for those who want to watch the show in the comfort of their homes.
This will be the largest fireworks show ever in Edmonds. The live-stream is presented by
My Edmonds News/MLTnews/Lynnwood Today and sponsored by Skanska Construction,Cheaper By the Day overstock outlet store and the Cheeseburger Babies Foundation. And there will be a live introductory welcome from Edmonds’ own European travel guide, Rick Steves