Tacoma's 4th of July Freedom Fair 2008 was a Blast!

Thanks to everyone who made Freedom Fair 2008 a tremendous success: our generous sponsors, loyal and energetic volunteers, stalwart first responders who ensure a safe venue every year, talented entertainers and hard-working vendors, and – of course – community members and visitors who come out on the 4th of July to celebrate our nation’s independence! All these combined to make 2008 another positive and memorable experience, and energize us to continue planning for an even better celebration next year. Stay tuned to this site for more information about Freedom Fair’s 30th anniversary on Ruston Way in 2009!

Check out this photo slideshow of Freedom Fair 2008 put together by Russ Wilcoxson.

Freedom Fair 2008 Partners with Emergency Food Network

Organizers of Freedom Fair 2008 are partnering with the Emergency Food Network to not only provide fun family-oriented memories for Freedom Fair attendess, but also much-needed food donations for the homeless in the South Sound. Anyone attending Freedom Fair can make a donation of non-perishable food items at entrances to Ruston Way or at Camp Patriot (Marine Park).

Freedom Fair attendees who donate non-perishable food items at donation points during Freedom Fair will receive a ticket for a prize drawing (limit one ticket per family).

The Emergency Food Network (EFN) has been working since 1982 to provide a reliable food supply so that no person in Pierce County goes hungry. Each month in Pierce County, more than 130,000 people seek emergency food assistance, which is provided at no cost to over 70 food banks, hot meal sites, and shelters for distribution to low-income families and individuals.

Freedom Fair organizers hope that families and individuals who come to Freedom Fair to enjoy the entertainment, vendors, and other activities will remember that on the 4th of July, as on the other 364 days of the year, someone is hungry. It only takes a small effort to combat that by bringing those non-perishable food items to the Ruston Way venue.

Freedom Fair has been recognized by several national media organizations as one of the best shows in the nation.

CNN.com named the Tacoma Freedom Fair as one of the Best Travel Destinations in the U.S. for the summer of 2002. USATODAY.com has selected the Tacoma Freedom Fair as one of the Ten Best fireworks shows in the U.S. The Discoverychannel.com's Travel Channel named Tacoma's 4th of July Freedom Fair as one of the Ten “World’s Best” Fireworks Shows!

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