Independence Day was (mostly) free from pandemic restrictions in the NW Washingtonians got to enjoy some new freedoms over the Fourth of July holiday. It was the first weekend in more than 15 months that folks were able to get out and about with few Covid-19 restrictions. Here's what some revelers had to say about the obvious joy â perhaps, independence â people in Seattle felt: "I am excited just to be around people.â âPeople all next to each other like having fun, no masks on.â âNo masks!â âThat was, I mean it was really fun, but it was like, 'OK, I guess weâre back, right?'â