SeaFair 2009 Schedule

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If you’re in the Seattle area, there’s plenty to do this weekend with the SeaFair 2009 activities getting under way. Check out what’s happening:

SEAFAIR 2009

SEAFAIR Torchlight Parade & Run
July 25, 2009
Stake out a spot along Seattle’s downtown parade route to get your fill of SEAFAIR royalty, marching bands, dance teams, and military units. An 8K Torchlight Run precedes the parade; participate in the race and you’ll enjoy the opportunity to run in front of 300,000 fans. Awards go to the fastest runners and wheelchair racers, and to the most creatively costumed runners. This Saturday evening parade starts at Seattle Center and moves south down 4th Avenue to Qwest Field. You can reserve a comfortable parade view in the form of bleacher seats or grandstand seats, available for a fee through Ticketmaster.

SEAFAIR Hydroplane Races
Jul 31 – Aug 2, 2009
The unlimited hydroplane races on Lake Washington are among the most thrilling of Seattle’s summer events. Held near the shores of Stan Sayres Memorial Park, the racing and associated events cover three days. Park guests can take advantage of food and beverages booths, general admission seating, a pit tour, a hospitality area, and the log boom for boaters.

SEAFAIR Air Show
Jul 31 – Aug 2, 2009
When the Blue Angels take off from Boeing Field and fly in varying formations over Lake Washington, all eyes are glued to the sky. The SEAFAIR Air Show also features other military, vintage, and specialty aircraft, which can all be seen flying over South Lake Washington and the hydroplane race spectators.

Other Events Around the Sound:
Jul 22, 24-26 – IKEA Renton River Days (Liberty Park and other Renton parks)

Jul 22 – Greenwood SEAFAIR Parade (Greenwood)

Jul 24-26 – Tour de Terrace (Mountlake Terrace)

Jul 24-26 – Silverdale Whaling Days (Silverdale)

Jul 25-26 – Ballard SeafoodFest (NW Market St. – Ballard )

Jul 26 – Hispanic SEAFAIR Organization Festival (Seattle Center)

Jul 26 – Pista Sa Nayon (Seward Park Amphitheater)

Jul 31 – Aug 1 – Magnolia Summer Festival and Parade (West Magnolia Play Field)

Aug 1 – Lake City Summer Festival

Aug 22 – Central Area Community Festival and Parade (Garfield Community Center)

The SEAFAIR schedule of special events for 2009 includes the following:

Jul 25 – Seafair Scholarship Program for Women

Jul 25 – Torchlight Run (begins and ends near Qwest Field on Occidental Avenue)

Jul 25 – SEAFAIR Torchlight Parade (Seattle Center to Qwest Field)

Jul 29 – Aug 2 – SEAFAIR Fleet Arrival and Tours (Downtown Seattle Waterfront)

Aug 1-3 – Chevrolet Cup Unlimited Hydroplane Race (Stan Sayres Memorial Park)

Aug 1-3 – SEAFAIR Air Show – U.S. Navy Blue Angels (South Lake Washington)

Aug 1 - Seafair Concert & Fireworks (Genessee Park)

If you know of any other happenings around the Sound, please let me know.

In the arena,

Have a safe and happy SeaFair experience if you’re in Seattle this weekend!

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