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  1. The Circus Comes to Town: Seattle’s First Big Top Spectacle

    As the Hingling Bros. circus unloads its menagerie and performers in the Northern Pacific yards, locals gather for a parade and show that promises 'everything advertised.'

    Jun 16, 1899The Seattle StarSeattle, King CountyNightlife

  2. The City’s Welcome Wagon: Seattle Prepares a Grand Ovation for the 'Washington Boys' Returning from Manila

    As the Philippine-American War drags on, local officials, school superintendents, and citizens rally to raise funds for a massive parade and fireworks display to honor the First Washington Volunteer Regiment.

    May 2, 1899The Seattle StarSeattle Public Schools, Seattle, King CountyCity Hall

  3. Seattle’s Fourth of July Gets a Cash Injection: $5,000 for Fireworks, $300 for the Parade

    As crowds from across Puget Sound descend on the city, the Fourth of July Committee has slashed its budget estimates to fund a 'big' celebration, appealing to residents for immediate donations to cover the shortfall.

    Jun 17, 1899The Seattle StarSeattle, King CountyBoom & Bust

  4. The Rain-Soaked Fourth: Seattle's 1899 Celebration

    A persistent storm could not dampen the spirits of thousands as Seattle paraded through muddy streets, celebrated the anniversary of Manila, and grappled with the 'reckless debauchery' of a damp Fourth of July.

    Jul 4, 1899The Seattle StarSeattle, King CountyNightlife

  5. The City That Couldn't Say No: Seattle’s Fourth of July Extravaganza

    In the summer of 1903, Seattle invited the entire Northwest to a Fourth of July celebration so massive it threatened to break the city's capacity for hospitality.

    Jun 26, 1899The Seattle StarSeattle, King CountyBoom & Bust

  6. Seattle’s Fourth of July: A City Adorned in Light and Iron

    As the nation celebrates its birthday, Seattle’s business leaders have transformed downtown into a spectacle of gas jets, electric lamps, and iron arches, proving that the young city is ready for its moment on the national stage.

    Jun 30, 1899The Seattle StarColumbia Street, Seattle, King CountyBoom & Bust

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