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Fireworks fly over Bellingham

Fourth of July festivities held at waterfront

July 5, 2022 7:57 a.m.

By CDN Staff

Fireworks go off in the sky as children of varying ages watch from afar, some on their bikes. — Personal fireworks go off in the background as riders and others stand on a berm at Kulshan Trackside on July 4. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Elijah Wokich, 7, watches his brother Luka get matching Spiderman face paint. — Elijah Wokich, 7, watches his brother Luka get matching Spiderman face paint at the booth at the Downtown Waterfront in the afternoon. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

Reagan West encourages Sierra, 5, to ride her bike down the hill as he leans against his own bike. — Reagan West encourages Sierra, 5, to ride her bike down the hill of the pump track. Children and adults alike rode their bikes up, down and around the track all afternoon and evening. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

People wait in a long line for beer at the Kulshan Trackside Beer Garden as the cloudy skies loom over them. — People wait in a long line for beer at the Kulshan Trackside Beer Garden. . (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

Hundreds of people covered the Kulshan Trackside Beer Garden waiting for the sun to set to watch the fireworks. — Hundreds of people covered the Kulshan Trackside Beer Garden, enjoying beer, live music and food while waiting for the fireworks. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

Decked out in Fourth of July gear, Hunter Ivie holds two snow cones of different flavors as he is surrounded by crowds of people. — Decked out in Fourth of July gear, Hunter Ivie holds two snow cones from Kona Ice. Many food trucks populated the event. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

People dance to DJ Boombox Kid's set as lights shine on him. — People dance to DJ Boombox Kid’s set at the end of the night before the firework show. The DJ was preceded by performances from The Whags, Motus and Lemon Creek. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

People watch fireworks light up the sky from the beer garden as some sit on the grass to watch while others lean on the wooden counters to take pictures. — People watch fireworks light up the sky from the beer garden. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

Fourth of July fireworks shine over Kulshan Trackside Beer Garden decorated with bright white lights. — The Fourth of July fireworks over Kulshan Trackside near Waypoint park on July 4. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

A group of kids amongst the crowds of adults watch the fireworks in awe. — A group of kids is wowed by the fireworks exploding in the sky with loud booms and an array of colors. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

Various fireworks of different sizes and colors fly over Kulshan Trackside. — The 4th of July fireworks over Kulshan Trackside near Waypoint park on July 4. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Fireworks of various colors and sizes explode behind the former Georgia-Pacific Alcohol Plant building. — Fireworks explode behind the former Georgia-Pacific Alcohol Plant building at the Port of Bellingham waterfront project on July 4, 2022. (Ron Judd/Cascadia Daily News)

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