Good morning, this is your Bellingham Local Frequency for Saturday, July 5th, 2025. Coming out of a star-studded Independence Day, Bellingham is waking up to blue skies and a weekend full of energy. If you were among the hundreds at Zuanich Point Park last night for the annual Peoples Bank Fourth of July Spectacular, you might still be buzzing from the colorful show over Bellingham Bay. In case you missed it, the celebration kicked off early with food trucks rolling in at noon, a free kids zone with games and face painting in the afternoon, and a vintage photo booth for those memory-making moments. The fireworks themselves lit up the bay at 10:30, and judging by the cheers, this year’s display was one for the books. Organizers want to thank everyone for their patience and safe departures as the crowd made its way home, especially those who took advantage of the bike valet service or walked out under the Northwest Safety signs, helping traffic move smoothly through Roeder Avenue and Squalicum Parkway.But the fun is far from over! If you’re hungry for more excitement this weekend, Bellis Fair Mall is hosting Paranormal Cirque II through July 7th. This is not your traditional circus—think suspense, acrobatics, and a few chills for good measure as you’re swept into a world of paranormal thrills. Showtimes continue tonight, and tickets are still available, so if your Fourth of July fireworks left you wanting more spectacle, this show is definitely worth checking out.Looking ahead to local happenings, there are plenty of smaller concerts and summer picnics planned across Whatcom County’s parks this weekend. Zuanich Point is buzzing again today, with waterfront walkers, kayakers, and families soaking up the sunshine. Food trucks will linger around the marina, slinging everything from island barbecue to vegan fare, so bring your appetite. For those thinking about a trip to Birch Bay, the water park has reopened most of its features after a long closure, though a few slides remain off-limits as safety upgrades continue.A quick note for everyone enjoying these warm days: the Whatcom County burn ban is now in effect and will remain through mid-September. This means no outdoor burning, including campfires, so be sure to plan your summer evenings accordingly. And for our neighbors in Ferndale, city audits continue to shuffle some billing, with select businesses seeing corrections on their recent statements. Plus, our law enforcement remind everyone to stay alert after several incidents in the area, but the latest updates indicate that quick action has kept the community safe.That wraps today’s local roundup. Whether you’re relaxing at the waterfront, exploring the circus, or simply enjoying a lazy Saturday in town, there’s something for everyone in Bellingham this weekend. This has been Bellingham Local Frequency. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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