Events to Enjoy this Summer
Summer is almost here and so is event season! Looking for the best ways to spend your summer weekends, ways to get involved in the community, or wanting to try something new? We’ve compiled a list of family-friendly, budget-friendly, and super fun events in our community! There are festivals, parades, and more.
Here’s a list of Summer 2024 events:
When: Saturday, May 18 begins at 10 am
Where: Downtown Bremerton
Bremerton, WA 98337
What: Join us for the 77th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade in Downtown Bremerton. Boasting a crowd of 20,000 people, this event shows support for our local military members and beyond.
Maritime Gig Festival & Parade:
When: Saturday, June 1 from 8 am – 8 pm
Sunday, June 2 from 1o am – 5 pm
Where: Gig Harbor
What: This two day event includes a parade, live music and entertainment, a 5k walk/run, a car show, vendor fair, and more!
When: Friday, June 14 from 12 pm – 7 pm
Saturday, June 15 from 10 am – 7 pm
Sunday, June 16 from 10 am – 5 pm
Where: Downtown Puyallup and Pioneer Park
330 S. Meridian
Puyallup, WA 98371
What: Join us for this exciting festival including the Puyallup Farmers’ Market, craft vendors, food trucks, car shows, a beer and wine garden, fun for kids, family activities and more. Admission is free.
When: Wednesday, June 19 starting at 11 am – 5 pm
Where: Stewart Heights Park 5715 Reginald Gutierrez Ln, Tacoma
What: Join us at this free event to celebrate Juneteenth! This event features 100+ vendors, food trucks, live performances, educational resources, kids play zones, and more.
When: Saturday, June 22 5 pm – 8 pm
Where: Quincy Square, Bremerton
What: Come enjoy a few hours of free music provided by local musicians on International Make Music Day.
55th Annual Fathoms O’ Fun Grand Parade:
When: Saturday, June 29 starting at 6 pm
Where: Downtown Port Orchard, Bay Street
What: Wave to the KCU team as we walk in the parade filled with other fun participants!
When: Saturday, July 13
Where: Downtown Tacoma, entrance into The Festival is 9th and Pacific Avenue
What: Celebrate Pride with us at the Tacoma Pride Festival!
When: Saturday, July 20
Where: Kitsap County Fairgrounds
1400 Fairgrounds Rd NW, Bremerton, WA 98311What: Celebrate Pride with us at the Kitsap Pride Festival!
When: Sunday, July 28 from 3 pm – 4:30 pm
Where: Silverdale Waterfront Park
3337 NW Byron St.
Silverdale, WA 98383
What: As part of Whaling Days, come join the Silverdale Rotary Duck Race!