Fireworks, food and star-studded entertainment are on tap for Federal Way’s Fourth of July Red, White and Blues Festival.

Free and open to the public, the event starts at 4 p.m. July 4 at Celebration Park, 1095 South 324th St. and concludes with a spectacular fireworks show that begins at 10:15 p.m.

The festival includes live music and fun activities for all ages, including inflatables, paintball, Power Jump and ZORBA ball, We Care Sports, preschool activities, sensory pools and face painting. The event also features an interactive arts and crafts tent where participants can “make-and-take” a variety of festive creations. Fan-favorite food vendors will be on-site to offer a wide range of dinner options, festival goodies, espresso and frozen treats. The Kiwanis general store will satisfy the shopping urges of anyone looking for patriotic or glow-in-the-dark novelties.

Live entertainment and music begins at 4 p.m. on the main stage. World-class entertainer, comedian and juggler Alex Zerbe is back again by popular demand as master of ceremonies. Kids of all ages will be encouraged to march in the Kids Parade at 7:15 p.m. The evening will finish with one of the best fireworks displays in the South Sound. Festival-goers will have a front row seat to the 22-minute choreographed fireworks show put on by Entertainment Fireworks, Inc. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for watching the fireworks. Tents and canopies are not permitted.

Free on-site parking will be available at the Celebration Park main parking lot, which opens to the public at 3 p.m., but will remain closed throughout the day. Those wishing to access the kid’s playground area or Celebration Park trails are encouraged to park in the south soccer field lots.

This event is brought to you by the city of Federal Way’s Parks Department, including the Federal Way Community Center and recreation divisions.