The 2014 Fourth on the Plateau, presented by the city of Sammamish and Microsoft, will feature bands, food and kid play areas all night at the Sammamish Commons. The event will take place from 6-11 p.m.

The Star Spangled Banner will be sung by Master Chorus Eastside to start off the festivities. Live music will be played from 6-10 p.m. in the Upper Commons, which also will include a variety of food vendors, the skate park and a children’s play area. Bottle RockIt will play from 6-8 p.m. and Shelley and the Curves from 8-10 p.m.

The Lower Commons will feature a kids area with six bouncy toys ($5 for unlimited access), a playground, a spray feature, lots of open grass seating and a variety of food vendors. Fireworks will start at approximately 10 p.m.

The Upper Commons is located at 801 228th Ave. S.E.; the Lower Commons at 550 222nd Place S.E.

Those who volunteers at the event will receive a parking pass. Signups are at www.sammamish.us/volunteer/signUp.aspx?ID=3090. Volunteers also are needed to help with the Fifth of July cleanup. Signups are available at www.sammamish.us/volunteer/signUp.aspx?ID=3230. Volunteers will join the Sammamish Boy Scouts in cleaning up the parks and surrounding areas after the big event. Registration begins at 9 a.m. at Sammamish City Hall. Coffee and treats will be provided along with all of the necessary supplies needed for the cleanup. All ages are welcome.