Seafair Fireworks Go Digital: Tickets Sell Out Fast!

Seafair's annual Fourth of July fireworks display at Gas Works Park featured a new requirement this year: tickets. Tens of thousands of attendees were caught off guard by the change, which Seafair's CEO, Emily Cantrell, stated was implemented for safety and crowd management due to capacity limits.

While general admission tickets were free, they necessitated online registration and a $10 donation to the non-profit Seafair to help fund the event. Cantrell emphasized the donation was not mandatory but encouraged. Many attendees found the online process straightforward and expressed satisfaction with the event once inside.

However, the new ticketing system led to disappointment for some, with tickets selling out. Spectators who traveled from areas like Tacoma were turned away at the gates, with some individuals receiving spare tickets from others. The fireworks commenced around 10:15 p.m. and lasted for approximately thirty minutes.