***Remember All fireworks are illegal in Burien ***

From www.3treepoint.org :
The Three Tree Point Fireworks celebration is supported entirely by donations from the communities of Three Tree Point, Seahurst, Normandy Park, Seola Beach, Arroyo Beach, Arbor Heights and others.

Our barge based, high-altitude fireworks show has gotten better every year thanks to countless people who have donated time and money.

Our goal is to keep the fireworks and community celebrations at the same great level that they have been at. This will be the fourth year we are seeking corporate sponsors for our event.

We raise funds in May to ensure we have time to get all the permits, insurance and the best vendors.

Originally started by the Miller family as a gift to The Three Tree Point Community, the fireworks tradition was continued by neighbors when the Millers moved away.

In addition to the fireworks, the neighborhood traditions of pancake breakfast, kids games, flag raising with awards, bike parade and more have been ushering in summer at our great community. What a great place to live!

9am-11am
The Community Breakfast at 3142 &3146 sw 172nd will again be hosted by the Tennants and Ginters with food prepared by a host of local chefs. Enjoy wonderful food wit 350 of your friends and neighbors. A nutritious and tasty breakfast, without having to cook at home is just a walk away; the perfect way to start the day. **Donations appreciated.

9am- 7ish pm
Book Swap, exchange last years books for new reading material in front of Carol and Mike’s home at 3324 SW 172nd. The no-host exchange table will be open all day so stop by early and often. Books on Tape, CDs, and Kindles welcome. Please bring family friendly “recreational reading” paperbacks or hardback books only – no textbooks, technical manuals, old magazines, ect. Books remaining following the exchange will be offered to area shelters.

1:30pm – 2:15ish pm
The Flag Raising will be hosted by Darcy and Ken Peterson in their yard at 3750 SW 171st, which is 4 houses to the west of Cancro’s. Host of the flag raising for the past quarter century. This is a time to reflect on the meaning of the day; community, tradition and liberty. Expect to meet new neighbors, get an update on activities, see awards presented and witness the crowning of the new king and queen of the point, Ashley Fosberg and Andy Kleitsch will almost certainly have a musical twist or turn to share.

2:15pm – 2:40sih pm
The Children’s Parade will queue up at the conclusion of the flag raising on SW 171st and move east down SW 172nd. Children of all ages will form a patriotic procession of decorated bikes, wagons, strollers and participants. Expect to see the newly crowned royalty leading the procession surveying their kingdom and loyal subjects. Otter Pops at the conclusion of the parade route are a long standing tradition, don’t stop before you get to Sue and Willie Wintermute’s at 2856 172nd SW.

2:15pm – 5:30pm
Keeping it cool on the hottest holiday of the year, the South Beach Amphitheater, 3568 SW 172nd, is delighted to announce that Hamburger Heaven will be performing classic, original and improvisational instrumental numbers. Hamburger Haven will bring to the table inventive, surprising, delicious and unique servings which are also well balanced featuring intriguing textures and savory spices. Nutritional information arable upon request. Geoff Harper on upright bass, Jason Goessl on guitar, Ryan Burns on piano and Claude Anderson on drums.

2:50ish pm
Traditional carnival-type games test the skill, focus, intensity and ability of children from far and wide with prizes awarded to winners, the games are free and take place in the yard (carnival grounds) of Ronda and Greg Dill at 3568 SW 172nd, win prizes before and after hunting treasure.

3:00ish pm
Treasure will be up for grabs on the beach at 3568 SW 172nd, slightly buried treasure goes to children who have sharp eyes, quick hands and don’t mind getting sandy. This free event will start shortly after the bulk of the parade participants arrive at the carnival grounds.

4:00pm
Kayak parade – The kayak parade is so much fun, let’s do it again. Although weather dependent, why not go for a paddle? Join the other kayakers in enjoying the day from the west side of the point, launch at the Spani’s or the south public beach around 3:30- 3:45, then line up with your fellow paddlers, bring a horn or other noise maker and/or decorate your boat to add to the festivities.

6:30pm – 9:45pm
3TP Blues Band – the struggle to overcome growing up on the outskirts of Normandy Park has left an incredible imprint on their music, without even a B lot between them why woudn’t they be playing the blues… Ryan Burns on keyboards, Andy Kleisch on vocals, Todd Anderson on drums, Joe DelGreco on bass, Jack Johnston on lead guitar and Kathy Anderson with backup vocals PLUS special guests. They will be headlining at the South Beach Amphitheater, 3568 SW 172nd to standing/leaning room only audiences with multiple sets of classic rock and blues. 3TP Blues Band – It’s not like they’re out on bail, it’s more like parole……

10:00pm
Tug boat, escort boat and barge arrive off the Point and position for launch.

10:10pm +/- 10 min
A great fireworks show off the point by Western Fireworks. Thanks to the generous donations of people like you and the 3TP Fireworks Committee: Todd Manola and Fred Feiertag. Special thanks to our fireworks sponsors: Apple Pie, B-Town Blog, Ernie Sapiro Photography, Design In A Day, Shorewood on the Sound, Jim Coleman DDS, Tek-Line Construction, El Gaucho, The Tin Room Bar, Georgetown Brewing, and people like you.

*Times, events and weather are subject to change without notice.
The 4th of July at Three Tree Point Schedule – 2013 is written and published by G. Dill who is solely responsible for its content. Rev B.