A public reading of the Declaration of Independence and other important American documents organized by Fort Lewis College. “This event reminds us that this is first and foremost the birthday of our nation and we are all guests at this great celebration of freedom in America”, says Bob Kunkel, the City’s downtown business development manager.

Expect that downtown will be busy. Locals are encouraged to walk, bike, car pool or use the public transit system for quicker access in and out of downtown. Parking is FREE in public lots and at meters in the downtown area. Pets are not allowed at organized events.