VIDEO: 4th Of July Time Lapse Of Burien’s Three Tree Point Neighborhood

Here’s a time lapse video of 2011′s entire 4th of July day, from morning to night, shot at the intersection of Maplewild SW and SW 172nd in Burien’s Three Tree Point neighborhood. Using... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Scenes From Another, Rather Unusual 4th Of July Parade In Burien

Monday (the 4th of July) marked the premiere of a rather unusual 4th of July parade, one that, unless you were on the beach (or in the water), you missed – the First Annual Three Tree Point 4th of July... [Read more]

PHOTOS: And Finally… More Fireworks!

In addition to the work of photographer Francis Zera that we published earlier today, BTB photog Michael Brunk was also lurking out at Three Tree Point for the big fireworks show. Thanks to Ken and Darcy... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Taking A Look At Burien’s 90th Independence Day Parade

Yesterday’s 90th Independence Day parade took place under the most beautiful summer weather we’ve had yet. BTB’s Michael Brunk was on the scene shooting photos and put together this massive... [Read more]

SLIDESHOW: Fireworks Shot Off In Front Of Crescent Moon At 3 Tree Point

One of the best high-altitude fireworks shows in the northwest blasts off from a barge anchored off Burien’s Three Tree Point neighborhood, and Photographer Francis Zera captured these great images... [Read more]

VIDEO: Grand Finale Of Monday Night’s Three Tree Point Fireworks Show

[DISCLAIMER: BTB Publisher/Editor Scott Schaefer served as volunteer Co-Chair of the 2011 Three Tree Point Fireworks Fund.] We hope everyone out there in B-Town had a great, fun and safe 4th of July (and... [Read more]

VIDEO: Happy Independence Day 2011 From The B-Town Blog!

We’re celebrating Independence Day today with our friends and families, but we wanted to share a video from 2010 that Mark Neuman Shot and Produced, and Scott Schaefer edited, featuring local residents... [Read more]

What’s Open On 4th Of July In Burien; Plus, Why Was Post Office Closed Sat.?

For Independence Day 2011 in the Burien area, Post Offices will be closed, but there will be garbage pickup on Monday, July 4. Other services affected by the holiday include: City of Burien: Closed (no... [Read more]

REMINDER: Burien’s Independence Day Parade Starts At 3pm On Monday!

REMINDER: Burien’s 90th Annual Independence Day Parade will start at 3 p.m. on Monday, July 4th (we’re Media Sponsors), and the weather peeps are calling for “mostly sunny, with a high... [Read more]

90th Burien Independence Day Parade Will Embody Community Spirit, Pride

The 4th of July is just a week away, and what better way to celebrate it than by attending Burien’s 90th (!) annual Independence Day Parade, presented by the city and the Southwest King County Chamber... [Read more]

REMINDER: Fireworks Illegal In The City Of Burien, But Not Normandy Park

Fireworks are illegal within Burien city limits, so even if you’re ‘safe and sane’ and only setting off a Sparkler or one of those classic old ‘Snakes,’ that spew a strange... [Read more]

90th Independence Day Parade Is July 4th, And There’s Still Room To Get In

The City of Burien and the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce will be presenting the 90th annual Burien Independence Day Parade (we’re Sponsors) on Monday, July 4th, with some legendary area... [Read more]

Less Than A Month Away & 3 Tree Point Fireworks Fund Still Needs $6,900!

[DISCLAIMER: BTB Publisher/Editor Scott Schaefer is also volunteering as Co-Chair of the Three Tree Point Fireworks Fund, a non-profit organization devoted to continuing Burien's best barge-based, high-altitude... [Read more]

REMINDER: There’s Still Time To Donate To The 3 Tree Point Fireworks Fund!

[DISCLAIMER: BTB Publisher/Editor Scott Schaefer is also volunteering as Co-Chair of the Three Tree Point Fireworks Fund, a non-profit organization devoted to continuing Burien's best barge-based, high-altitude... [Read more]

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Welcome Our Latest Advertiser: The Three Tree Point Fireworks Fund!

[DISCLOSURE: BTB Publisher/Editor Scott Schaefer is serving as Co-Chair of the all-volunteer, non-profit 2011 Three Tree Point Fireworks Fund.] We’d like to shoot up a mortar full of exotic, colorful... [Read more]

City Announces 4th Of July Celebration: Burien Town Square Implosion

The City of Burien announced today (Friday, April 1st) that, due to a “major, serious lack of interest,” and “not a chance in hell that this thing will ever sell,” they will be... [Read more]

Three Tree Point Fireworks Fund Seeking Sponsors; Kickoff Party Is April 9th

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated and re-posted: It’s one of the highlights of summer in the Burien area – a professionally-produced 4th of July fireworks show at Three Tree Point... [Read more]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Independence Day In Burien

In the week and days before Independence Day (July 4th), my Shorewood on the Bluff (SOB for short) neighborhood resounded with explosions. Being the curmudgeonly sort, I strolled the area engaging neighbors... [Read more]