REMINDER: Burien’s Independence Day Parade will see significant changes in 2024, with a new route and an earlier 10 a.m. start time this Thursday, July 4, 2024.
This will be the city’s 101st annual parade, and will run for approximately two hours.
“Bring your family, friends, and festive energy to the main street and witness the dazzling floats, lively marching bands, and stunning performances,” organizers said.
This is Burien’s largest procession, and thousands of people attend this great community event.
“Let’s come together to celebrate freedom and the American spirit!”
New Parade Route
In addition to an earlier state time, the parade will follow a new route this year:
- Staging/check-in will take place on SW 153rd Street between Ambaum Blvd. SW and 6th Ave SW.
- From there, the parade will proceed east on SW 153rd Street to 2nd Ave SW, then turn north on 2nd Ave SW.
- The procession will then turn west on SW 152nd Street, continuing to 4th Ave SW before turning north to SW 151st Street.
- The parade will travel through Burien Town Square Park, then turn back onto SW 152nd Street heading west to 8th Ave SW, where it will turn right and disband.