This map point isn’t super exact, but any point along the trail in this general vicinity will give you a decent view—and around this area, there are even a few benches. If you’re not riding or running, though, make sure to leave a path for those who are.

The public walkways on the Aurora Bridge overlook Gas Works Park and make a great vantage point.

The official venue for the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Seafair Summer 4th, Gas Works Park now has reserved seating available for purchase, if that’s your thing. If you’re not paying, show up early, because it gets crowded. But the show is pretty much designed to look awesome from here, and it has a beer garden.

Alternatively, travel back north to Wallingford up to about 40th. The streets are usually shut down and full of people enjoying the hillside view.

Lake Union Park, in South Lake Union next to MOHAI, isn’t quite as known for its fireworks views as Gas Works. But it’s also an official Seafair venue for firework-viewing, plus it’s smaller, so it may also get crowded. But again: great view, and there’s a beer garden that opens at 3 p.m.

If you’re in West Seattle, this viewpoint is the place to be for fireworks, whether they’re the New Years Eve Space Needle fireworks or the Lake Union 4th of July fireworks. Located on the northernmost tip of the peninsula, you can see right over Elliott Bay to Lake Union. A steep hillside above provides plenty of seating without blocking too many views.

You won’t be super close, so the fireworks will look pretty tiny, but you’ll have a good enough view to feel festive—and there’s no need to cross a bridge.