Celebrate America\u2019s Independence at Kent\u2019s 16th annual Fourth of July Splash at Lake Meridian Park, 14800 SE 272nd St. The fun begins at noon and continues until 10:30 p.m. on Friday, July 4.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The free event features family entertainment, including live music, children\u2019s activities, food and drinks and culminates with a classic fireworks display.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a pleasure to host the Splash at Lake Meridian Park for what has become a great community tradition,\u201d said Kent Parks\u2019 Cultural Programs Coordinator Mark Hendrickson. \u201cIt remains a great family event and a fantastic venue to celebrate Independence Day.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Hendrickson says Splash attendees will be treated to a continuous day of stage entertainment starting at 12:15 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The fireworks display starts at 10 p.m. Sponsored by the city\u2019s Parks Department and the Lake Meridian Community Association, the show is approximately 20 minutes long.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Off-site parking and free shuttle bus service begins at noon and continues approximately every 20 minutes to and from Lake Meridian.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Follow event parking signs to Fire Station No. 75, 15635 SE 272nd St.; Kentwood High School, 25800 164th Ave. S.E; and Meridian Elementary School, 25621 140th Ave. S.E.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Splash Event Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n 12:15-1 p.m.: Destination Unknown<\/p>\n<\/p>\n 1:15-1:45 p.m.: Kentwood Breakdance Club<\/p>\n<\/p>\n 2-3 p.m.: Pie Eating Contest<\/p>\n<\/p>\n 3:15-4 p.m.: Spotlight Dance Company<\/p>\n<\/p>\n 4:15-5 p.m.: Soul\u2019d Out<\/p>\n<\/p>\n 5:15-6 p.m.: The Female Fiends<\/p>\n<\/p>\n 6:30-7:15 p.m.: Dylan Jakobsen<\/p>\n<\/p>\n 8-9:30 p.m.: LeRoy Bell<\/p>\n<\/p>\n 10 p.m.: Fireworks display<\/p>\n<\/p>\n