🎆 Celebrate the 4th of July in Birch Bay

Every 4th of July, thousands of visitors from accross the county flock to Birch Bay for an unforgettable weekend of fireworks and fun.

• Daytime Adventures: Enjoy Birch Bay’s beautiful beaches, local attractions, and outdoor activities.
• Nighttime Magic: As dusk falls, the sky comes alive with thousands of dazzling, non-stop fireworks displays – an experience many call the most spectacular celebrations in the Northwest.

🌊 Help Keep Birch Bay Beautiful

Please pack out what you pack in to protect the bay and keep the shoreline clean for everyone to enjoy—today and for future celebrations.

🎇 Fireworks Rules & Regulations

Fireworks in unincorporated Whatcom County (including Birch Bay) may only be discharged during the following times:

• July 3: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• July 4: 6:00 PM – Midnight
• July 5: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• December 31: 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM

Only consumer fireworks sold at a Washington State–licensed and Whatcom County–permitted stand are legal to use.

🔗 Whatcom County Fireworks Information

🔗Legal & Illegal Fireworks

🎈 Sky Lanterns

Sky lanterns are allowed in Washington State only when tethered (e.g., with kite string) for the entire flight, and all materials must be recovered and disposed of properly.

⚠️ Any fire started by a sky lantern—tethered or not—is subject to Reckless Burning laws and fire code violations, which may result in civil fines or criminal charges.