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Symetra Bellevue Family 4^th Presented by Q13 FOX

Family Celebration Features the Largest Fireworks Display on the Eastside

Bellevue, Wash. — (May 30, 2006) — The Symetra Bellevue Family 4^th, presented by Q13 FOX, will celebrate Independence Day in Bellevue’s Downtown Park with live music, a full line-up of children’s activities and the Eastside’s largest Fourth of July fireworks display. Again this year, the 60-piece Bellevue Philharmonic Orchestra will deliver a special performance prior to and during the fireworks display. The event will air on Q13’s hour-long Big Bang FOX 4^th telecast.

Performances by Emerald City Throwdown and country artist Jonathan Harris begin at 6 p.m. at the Overlake Hospital Medical Center Main Stage. The entire family will also enjoy activities at The Puget Sound Energy Kids Fun Zone with inflatable games, mascot characters, face painting, puppet shows and theatrical performances. Food and refreshments will be available throughout the evening.

Symetra Financial and the Bellevue Downtown Association invite the public to bring non-perishable food donations to designated collection areas in the Downtown Park. Donations will benefit Eastside summer children’s programs. Guests may also visit the Symetra Special Teams tent to learn more about volunteer opportunities with several Eastside charities.

When: July 4, 2006: 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. (fireworks commence at 10:05 p.m.)
Where: Bellevue Downtown Park: 10201 NE 4^th Street
Parking: Free parking at Bellevue Square after 6:00 p.m.
More information: Available at www.bellevuedowntown.com/events

2006 Symetra Bellevue Family 4^th – Presented by Q13 FOX
Produced by the City of Bellevue and Bellevue Downtown Association

Schedule of Events

Time	Event	Description
5:00 p.m.	Giggleworks Magic Show	Magic show for the kids arriving early
6:00 p.m.	Emerald City Throwdown	High energy Motown and Soul hits
6:00 p.m.	Zambini Brothers’ puppet show	Giant puppet show for all ages
6:45 p.m.	Mad Science Theatrical Performance	Science at the Puget Sound Energy Kids Zone
7:30 p.m.	Jonathan Harris	Contemporary country music singer/songwriter
7:30 p.m.	Zambini Brothers’ puppet show	Giant puppet show for all ages
8:15 p.m.	Mad Science Theatrical Performance	Science at the Puget Sound Energy Kids Zone
8:40 p.m.	Honor Guard presentation and Placement of the Colors	Bellevue Fire and Police Departments, and Bellevue Chamber Chorus
9:30 p.m.	Bellevue Philharmonic	Special Independence Day performance
10:05 p.m.	Fireworks display presented by Symetra Financial	The Eastside's largest fireworks display

Sponsored by: Symetra Financial; Overlake Hospital Medical Center; Puget Sound Energy; Q13 FOX; The Seattle Times; KISS 106.1; 94.1 KMPS; The Bellevue Collection and Wilkes Creative.

About the Bellevue Downtown Association

Established in 1974 as a nonprofit organization, the Bellevue Downtown Association and its members lead the continuing evolution of Downtown Bellevue as the economic and cultural heart of the Eastside.

About Symetra Financial

Symetra Financial is a family of companies with nearly a half-century of experience providing retirement plans, employee benefits, annuities and life insurance through independent distributors nationwide. The company has more than $20 billion in assets¹. Symetra Financial is owned by an investor group led by White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd. and Berkshire Hathaway Inc. For more information, visit Symetra Financial's Website at www.symetra.com.