A packed schedule of Third and Fourth of July events begins tonight on Bainbridge. Volunteers were busy this afternoon blocking off Winslow Way  for the Street Dance and BBQ, which starts at 6 p.m. Fourth of July festivities will begin early Thursday morning and continue into the night.

Bainbridge police issued this traffic advisory for the holiday:

Due to holiday events expect heavy traffic, some delays and increased pedestrian activity.

Be aware of runners: 5K Fun Run 7:30am to 10:30am various routes from High School Road and south throughout downtown area

The following streets will be closed:

July 3rd from 3pm to 11:30 pm: Winslow Way between Madison Ave and Ericksen Ave. Street Dance

July 4th from 6am to 5pm: Winslow Way between Madison Ave and Ericksen Ave. Parade and street activities

July 4th from 11am to about 2:30pm: Madison Ave between Winslow Way and High School Rd. Parade

July 4th from 3pm to 5pm: Brien Drive/Bjune Drive. Pedestrian activities

Fireworks over Eagle Harbor July 4th begins at dusk. Limited parking nearby, heavy pedestrian traffic.

Waterfront Park will soon get an upgrade, but for now it won’t be getting any larger.

The city recently declined to make an offer on a residence for sale adjacent to the downtown park. The city had a long-standing right of first refusal on the property, which is listed at $428,000.

City Manager Doug Schulze said the potential acquisition was discussed during a City Council executive session. Council members decided the property was too expensive and not necessary for the park, he said.

The 8,000-square-foot lot borders the northeast corner of Waterfront Park.