John Thompson of Basin City swings his daughter Shaylee Thompson around while her sister Brieley catches up at McCosh Park during Moses Lake Freedom Fest.
July 4, 2022
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July 4, 2022 5:19 p.m.
Food, fireworks and music
Moses Lake Freedom Fest takes over McCosh Park
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake marked America’s founding over the weekend with Freedom Fest, a three-day celebration held in McCosh Park. The crowd wasn’t as big as at the record-setting Spring Festival the town held over Memorial Day weekend, which included a carnival, car show and basketball tournaments. “It’s been really slow,” said Cynthia Small, owner of Smulligans Pizza & BBQ, as she dished out brisket sandwiches and lemonade Saturday. “Springfest was huge, so we expected the same.” “It came in spurts,” added employee Kris St. George...