With warm weather, wide smiles and initial estimates of 18,000-20,000 attendees, the 2023 edition of the Grand Old 4th of July was a huge success – and so much fun – thank you Bainbridge Island! We had 70 different local groups participate in the mile-long …
THANK YOU! We’re so proud to be part of this community and at the heart of bringing back a time-honored annual island tradition. Please enjoy this Photo Gallery of the Grand Old 4th Festivities courtesy of our hometown photographer Keith Brofksy (www.brofsky.com)
What is collectively known as Bainbridge Island’s Grand Old 4th of July Celebration is perhaps more accurately described as a party in many parts. Those parts stretch from the top and the bottom of Winslow and from 7 in the morning until 5 in the …
Break out your stars and stripes because Bainbridge Island’s famous Fourth of July festivities are set to return July 1-4 with fun for the young and young at heart. Hosted by the island’s civic, cultural, and nonprofit organizations, this year’s cavalcade of Celebrate Bainbridge and …
**UPDATE 6/27** GET READY TO CELEBRATE!!! We’re truly thankful to everyone who stepped up, we have all the volunteers we need to ensure that this Grand Old 4th is the BEST yet! And now, as they say … ON WITH THE SHOW! As it …
Even though the Grand Old 4th has happened in Winslow since 1967, there are always bunches of visitors and newbies who haven’t seen the wonder of this event before – for them, we offer this list of frequently-asked-questions around the GO4’s activities. If you have …
When asked as part of a 2015 Bainbridge Review interview, neither Frank Buxton or John Ellis could remember exactly how long they had been announcers for the Bainbridge Island Grand Old 4th Hometown Parade. But what they did remember clearly was that by 2013 they …
On Sunday July the 4th, 2021, the day began grey, but turned gradually sunnier, much like the year itself. In the Grand Old 4th’s Pandemic Edition, friends were reunited, spontaneous fully-vaccinated hugs and high-fives ensued, and smiles (and sometimes candy) were shared. The fun runs, …