4th of july

After you've completed your art city officials urge you to post your creations on social media using the #ChalkYakima hashtag.

Organizers of both events say they plan to be back in 2021. Plans are already underway with improvements for next year's events.

Seven Seattle area people required amputations following mishaps with fireworks over the Independence Day holiday weekend

Yakima and Union Gap are providing free park-and-ride bus service to and from the event.

Ten bands will be competing to win more than $1,500 in cash and prizes at Yakima's 4th of July Celebration.

He says they'll make an announcement about the event within the next week but he says it looks like the event may be saved and the party will go on at State Fair Park this 4th of July.

Between the fireworks and family, burgers and beer, take a moment to remind yourself of just what it is we are celebrating

Officials want to remind everyone that fireworks are banned in many cities in the valley but they are allowed in Granger, Harrah, Mabton, Moxee and Zillah

Every year, I tell my friends that on the Fourth of July, my neighborhood in Moxee resembles downtown Baghdad, so every year more and more of my friends and family come to my house to celebrate Independence Day to see the insane display.

Free shuttle bus service to the 4th of July celebration at State Fair Park will be provided once again by Yakima Transit this year. Shuttle buses will operate continuously from 3:30 pm to 9:30 pm and from 10:30 pm to 11:30 pm from three Park and Ride lots.