An Edmonds Kind of 4th
Edmonds Kind of 4th Parade is the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce's signature event. The "An Edmonds Kind of 4th" celebration features two main parades in downtown Edmonds on July 4th. The Children's Parade is followed by the Main Parade. The festivities are free, family-friendly, and feature marching bands, floats, and community entries.
The Edmonds 4th of July 5K is an Independence Day community race that starts at Edmonds City Park and winds through Edmonds and Woodway before finishing along the main parade route.
Edmonds Block Party
Edmonds Block Party is the Edmonds Chamber’s annual fundraising event. Funds from this event support year-round programming of FREE community events such as the Fourth of July Parade, Edmonds Classic Car Show, Halloween Trick-or-Treat, and the Edmonds Tree Lighting Ceremony.
This community party features live tribute bands, a 21+ beer garden, food vendors, and family activities.
Edmonds Classic Car & Motorcycle Show
For over 20 years, the Edmonds Classic Car & Motorcycle Show has been an annual end-of-summer event held in downtown Edmonds, showcasing over 400 classic cars and motorcycles. It features live entertainment and food vendors. Admission is completely free for spectators.
Halloween Trick-or-Treat Night
The annual Halloween Trick-or-Treat Night is on October 31st in Downtown Edmonds. Thousands gather for this free, safe, and family-friendly event where local downtown merchants hand out candy, accompanied by a live costume contest and outdoor music.
The annual Edmonds Tree Lighting Ceremony is a free, family-friendly, beloved community holiday event held at Centennial Plaza in downtown Edmonds. It typically occurs on the Saturday after Thanksgiving during Shop Small Weekend. Packed with live holiday music, warm drinks, treat vendors, a visit from Santa, and kids' crafts, the celebration culminates in a magical countdown to the lighting of the main tree. This event is also the official start of the Santa Mailbox.
The Edmonds Santa Mailbox is a festive, bright red mailbox located in Downtown Edmonds in front of the Visitors Center - Log Cabin, where children can drop off their letters directly to Santa's elves. Hosted by the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce, the volunteer-run program typically operates from late November through mid-December, and volunteer elves will send approximately 2500 personalized replies to letters with return addresses.
Edmonds Tree Lighting Ceremony
