Seafair Opening Weekend
Since 1951, Seattle has celebrated summer with the annual Seafair celebration that lasts for the entire three months of the season. There are parades, community festivals, air and boat shows, pirates, and more. The 2008 festivities kick off during the July 4th weekend with four separate family friendly activities.
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Starting July 4th through July 6th (10 a.m. - 6 p.m.) The Center for Wooden Boats (1010 Valley St.) and South Lake Union Park will be hosting The Lake Union Wooden Boat Festival. The festival is exactly what it sounds like all types of boats that are wooden will be on display. There are also children’s activities including a make-your-own boat session.
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On Saturday the 5th, The Milk Carton Derby will take place at Green Lake. In its 37th year, the derby features five different race categories and a boat parade. Prizes and fun abound. (http://seafair.com/events/mcd/)
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Also on Saturday, is the Pirate Landing on Alki Beach. Even though Seattle is nowhere near the Caribbean and has never really known the true scourge of pirates, this family friendly event attracts many. There is usually a mock sea battle before the pirate’s ship turns towards shore and lands. There are also booths, contests, and live music at the beach the whole day. Finding parking on Alki is often difficult, so either take the #56 metro bus straight from downtown to the beach or ride the Water Taxi across the bay and take the free shuttle to the beach. (http://seafairpirates.org/)
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On Sunday, Hispanic Seafair will be at the Seattle Center from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. “The day-long festival will feature live music & entertainment, various food, craft and information booths, art exhibits and children's activities all reflecting the diverse Hispanic community in the Seattle area. The festival also serves as a venue for the scholarship presentation to the Hispanic Seafair Queen and her Court.” (http://www.hispanicseafair.com/)
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