Seattle, WA

Seattle Center Festál unveils schedule to ‘celebrate the rich diversity and culture in the PNW’

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2 years ago

January 3, 2024

Seattle Center Festál unveils schedule to ‘celebrate the rich diversity and culture in the PNW’

SEATTLE. — The Seattle Center Festál has unveiled its 2024 schedule for another fun year of celebrating diversity and culture from around the Pacific Northwest.

This will be the 27th year of the series.

“This beloved series, featuring a dazzling array of two dozen festivals produced by Seattle Center in partnership with community-based organizations from across the region, is set to captivate and celebrate the rich tapestry of Seattle’s cultural communities,” said a news release from the Seattle Center.

All events are free for the community.

“Seattle Center Festál is more than just a series of events, it embodies our commitment to forging One Seattle,” Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell said. “Bringing our city’s diverse communities together to share their cultural traditions and customs enriches the lives of everyone and showcases the unique vibrancy of our beloved city.”

Festál will feature music and dance, visual arts and crafts, children’s activities, vendor marketplaces, exhibits, food, and immersive learning experiences, according to the release.

“Throughout the year, these festivals serve as markers of time, celebrating the change of seasons, harvests, new beginnings, and much more,” said the Seattle Center. “They draw attention to political emancipation and pay homage to departed loved ones, bring forward traditions from ancient civilizations, and highlight the influences of contemporary society.”

There will be 24 weekend festivals in 2024:

Têt in Seattle – Vietnamese Lunar New Year, Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 3-4.
Irish Festival Seattle, Saturday-Sunday, Mar. 16-17.
Seattle’s French Fest: A Celebration of French-Speaking Cultures, Sunday, Mar. 24.
Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival, Friday-Sunday, Apr 12-14.
Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration, Saturday, May 4.
Spirit of Africa, Saturday, May 11.
A Glimpse of China – Seattle Chinese Culture & Arts Festival, Saturday, May 18.
Northwest Folklife Festival, Friday-Monday, May 24-27.
Pagdiriwang Philippine Festival, Saturday-Sunday, June 1-2.
Indigenous People Festival, Saturday, June 8.
Seattle Iranian Festival, Saturday, June 22.
Polish Festival Seattle, Saturday, July 13.
Seattle Arab Festival, Saturday-Sunday, July 27-28.
Tibet Fest, Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 10-11.
BrasilFest, Sunday, Aug. 18.
Festival Sundiata presents Black Arts Fest, Friday-Sunday, Aug. 23-25.
Live Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival, Sunday, Sep. 8.
Sea Mar Fiestas Patrias, Saturday-Sunday, Sep. 14-15.
The Italian Festival, Saturday-Sunday, Sep. 28-29.
CroatiaFest, Sunday, Oct. 6.
Turkfest, Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 12-13.
Día de Muertos Festival Seattle, Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 26-27.
Diwali: Lights of India, Saturday, Nov. 2.
Seattle Hmong New Year, Saturday, Nov. 9.

For more information go to Seattle Center Festál.

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Fox Soccer broadcast coming to Seattle waterfront ahead of US game

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5 hours ago

June 18, 2026

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Fox Soccer broadcast coming to Seattle waterfront ahead of US game

Seattle’s World Cup party on the waterfront just got a little bit bigger.

On the eve of the next USMNT game (U.S. vs. Australia, June 19 at 12 p.m. PT), Fox will be broadcasting live from Pier 62 in Seattle, according to a social media post.

Fans will have a number of options when it comes to watching the US take on Australia in their second group stage match, including from a floating barge, a 70-foot screen and a number of bars across the city.

Former Sounder Clint Dempsey, former USMNT player Alexi Lalas, Rob Stone and Stu Holden will broadcast live from downtown Seattle from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Where can you watch the broadcast online?

FOX ONE will be streaming the broadcast online at www.fox.com.

What other World Cup games are happening Thursday?

9:00 A.M. – Czechia vs South Africa (Group A) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia
12:00 P.M. – Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina (Group B) at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California
3:00 P.M. – Canada vs Qatar (Group B) at BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia
6:00 P.M. – Mexico vs South Korea (Group A) at Estadio Akron in Zapopan, Jalisco

Full USMNT 2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule

Game 2: USMNT vs. Australia

Location: Seattle, WA
Date: June 19, 2026
Kickoff: 12 p.m. PT
TV: FOX, Telemundo
Streaming: FOX One, Fubo, Peacock

Game 3: USMNT vs. Turkey

Location: Inglewood, California
Date: June 25, 2026
Kickoff: 7 p.m. PT
TV: FOX, Telemundo
Streaming: FOX One, Fubo, Peacock

Full World Cup 2026 schedule

Group stage: June 11-27
Round of 32: June 28-July 3
Round of 16: July 4-7
Quarterfinals: July 9-11
Semifinals: July 14-15
Third-place game: July 18
Final: July 19

Zachary Fletcher is a trending news reporter with USA TODAY Network’s Washington state team. Keep up with him on X (@zdfletch), BlueSky (@zfletcher.bsky.social) or reach him at zfletcher@usatodayco.com.

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Seattle Storm lose 94-89 to Portland as Malonga scores career-high 28

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15 hours ago

June 18, 2026

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Seattle Storm lose 94-89 to Portland as Malonga scores career-high 28

PORTLAND, Ore. — Bridget Carleton had a career-high seven pointers and scored 24 points, Carla Leite added 20 points and the expansion Portland Fire beat the Seattle Storm 94-89 on Wednesday night in Commissioner’s Cup play.

Leite also had 10 assists. Sarah Ashlee Barker added 12 points, and Karlie Samuelson scored 10 off the bench for Portland (8-9).

Dominique Malonga had a career-high 28 points and 11 rebounds for the Storm (3-13).

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Storm: At Phoenix on Saturday.

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Fire: At Chicago on Wednesday night.

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About the Army helicopters over north West Seattle

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1 day ago

June 17, 2026

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About the Army helicopters over north West Seattle

Thanks for the tips and texted photo. The helicopters that were flying over northwest West Seattle are US Army helicopters, flying out of, and returning to, Joint Base Lewis-McChord in the South Sound. They’re often seen up here on training flights. Some wondered if it might be World Cup flyover practice, with the match two days away. Since their flight path included SODO, that could be; we’re checking.

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