What a fantastic 2008
WaMu Family 4th!
Thank you to everyone for making the 2008 WaMu Family 4th at Lake Union a great success! This Seattle spectacle, hailed by TIME Magazine as one of the "Top Five Fireworks Displays" in the country, celebrated its 20th year of bringing together the local community on our nation's birthday for a unique day of commemoration.
The WaMu Family 4th once again wowed audience members with innovative fireworks, handpicked from around the world and set against the natural amphitheater of Lake Union. The entertaining fireworks show was perfectly synchronized to an inspiring soundtrack of traditional anthems, family-favorite songs that spanned generations and current hits. The following is a playlist from this year's spectacular display:
- "Heavy Action" — Johnny Pearson
- "Let's Get It Started" — Black Eyed Peas
- "Magical Mystery Tour" — The Beatles
- "Rebel Rouser" — Duane Eddy
- "Hoedown" — Aaron Copland/London Symphony Orchestra
- "Unchained Melody" — The Righteous Brothers
- "Good Vibrations" — The Beach Boys
- "Fly Me to The Moon" — Frank Sinatra
- "We're An American Band" — Grand Funk Railroad
- "Ride of the Valkyries" — Richard Wagner (Composer)
- "Pride" — U2
- "The Stars and Stripes Forever" — Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops
For those who didn't make it down to the park, KING 5 TV provided a front row seat to the show in high definition. Patriots and partygoers watched from around Lake Union and the full experience of the musical score was simulcast on KISS 106.1 FM, JACK 96.5 FM, or KZOK 102.5 FM.
Be sure to come back next year for another great WaMu Family 4th!