For the Reporter

Bring out the red, white and blue for Auburn’s Fourth of July Festival.

The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday at Les Gove Park, 1005 NE 12th St. SE.

Exciting entertainment on two stages, tons of activity options for kids, a book sale, an arts and craft grove, bingo, food concessions and more.

The festivities also include a popular car show. Awards will be given in 15 categories and dash plaques will be given to the first 200 entries. On-site registration for car show participants is $15.

Wristband and zip line sales begin at 10 a.m. You can purchase a wristband for $5 for unlimited activities which include 10 inflatable rides, Tubs o’ Fun, euro-bungy trampolines, mini golf, pony carousel, train rides, rock wall, petting zoo and balloon art.

Free activities include the kids’ bike parade beginning at noon, bocce, basketball, on-site gaming truck, museum entry and activities, face painting, spray park, and the discovery playground, and a 5 and Under Indoor Playground.

New this year is a 220-foot Zip Line for thrill seekers. The zip line is being offered for $10/ride or $15/two rides (the zip line is not a wristband activity).

Radio Disney AM 1250, 100.7 The Wolf, Auburn’s Overcomer Covenant Church and MultiCare Auburn Medical Center are supporting the festival.

For complete details, driving directions and parking information visit www.auburnwa.gov/events.