We always love to see the behind-the-scenes preparations for Seattle’s 4th of July fireworks show. This year we caught up again with Tom Bates and his crew of fireworks geeks to learn how they create the show.

Here are some scenes from our front-row seat at the epic show in Gas Works Park. Happy Independence Day!

View more pictures of Seattle’s 2019 Seafair Summer 4th fireworks display on Lake Union.

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