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An Edmonds Kind of 4th will return, but without fireworks

The good news is that An Edmonds Kind of Fourth will return in 2022. The bad news is that the fireworks show will not be happening.

"Unfortunately, our location for launching fireworks is still under construction, and other options are off the table," said Edmonds Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Greg Urban.

Because of this, the chamber will sponsor and support the fireworks show over Lake Ballinger. Produced by the City of Mountlake Terrace, the show is Sunday, July 3.

The Beat Brackett 5K and Baby Brackett 1K return to Edmonds. Also returning is the Children's Parade with over 1,500 kids and parents marching down the street decked out in patriotic attire. The Main Parade, featuring groups and businesses, typically has 90-plus floats and entries.

"We hope our financial support of the Mountlake Terrace show will help make it even larger than past years," said Greg Urban, President & CEO of the Edmonds Chamber. "With the fireworks show over Lake Ballinger, it will be a delight for residents of both communities this summer."

Look for updates and details on the fireworks at http://www.cityofmlt.com/2012/July-3-Fireworks.

Beat Brackett 5K and Baby Brackett 1K

Registration is open to participate in the 2022 Beat Brackett 5K and Baby Brackett 1K. To get the "Beat Brackett Race Shirt," register by May 9. If you just want to run the race (without getting a race shirt), register by June 27. For more information and to register: http://www.BeatBractkett.com

Children's Parade

To march in the Children's Parade, show up at the Ace Hardware parking lot (Fifth Avenue South and Howell Way) to sign up on July 4 from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Free. The parade kicks off at 11:30 a.m.

Main Parade

To march in the Main Parade with your business or group, sign up at http://www.EdmondsFourth.com by June 20.

Edmonds in Bloom has garden grants for kids

Edmonds in Bloom is offering grants to schools and nonprofit organizations in support of creating gardens for kids in the greater Edmonds area. The grant should be used for instructional materials, tools, seeds, plants and planting materials.

If you are a teacher, educator, or are participating in a nonprofit that focuses on gardens and kids within the 98020 or 98026 Zip codes, you may apply for these grants of $50-$100.

To apply: http://www.bit.ly/3OkC0Ff. Info: [email protected]

Floretum Garden Club has $1,500 scholarship

The Floretum Garden Club of Edmonds is offering a $1,500 scholarship to a 2022 high school graduate, community college student, or individual planning a career in a horticultural field.

The members of this club raise the money at their spring plant sale.

The applicant will be selected based on the following criteria: interest in horticulture, floral design, landscape design, botany. forestry, or a related field; financial need; and activities and achievements in school and community.

The recipient may attend any community college, college or university in Washington.

Scholarship application forms are available from your school's scholarship office, the horticulture department, or by contacting the Floretum Garden Club's Scholarship Committee chairperson Joyce Johnson at [email protected]

The deadline to apply is May 16.