Midsummer enjoyable abounds! First, two large occasions:

(HPIC picture – their “mini-float” is reqady for the parade!)

WEST SEATTLE GRAND PARADE: An annual custom since 1935 is again from pandemic hiatus. 70+ entries begin rolling, strolling, marching, dancing, and so on. at 11 am, from California/Lander, south on California to Edmunds. The parade web site is right here; our previews embrace:
–Every thing it’s essential know
–Behind-the-scenes preps
–Nautical entries
–Why you received’t see bike drill groups

California will probably be closed south of Admiral to Edmunds; some aspect streets will probably be used for staging, notably close to the beginning of the route pre-parade. (Be aware: Pre-parade updates are on our Twitter feed.) When you’ve got a no-parking signal, on California or a aspect avenue, don’t ignore – the parking restrictions begin as early as 7 am, and the road closure (with bus reroutes) begins in time for this parade-preceding occasion:

FLOAT DODGER 5K: West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) presents this run/stroll on the parade route, ranging from Hiawatha Playfield (2700 California SW) at 9:30 am. Should you’re not already registered, you’ll be able to join this morning. And kids are welcome to run a free Children’ Sprint at 8:45 am.

Right here’s what else you need to know on this busy summer time Saturday:

NON-PARADE TRAFFIC ALERTS: Along with the aforementioned avenue closure/parking restrictions for the West Seattle Grand Parade, listed here are two different alerts for right this moment: 7 am-5 pm, repaving the east aspect of thirty fifth SW between Morgan and Holly, closing one lane in every path whereas the work’s beneath approach; 8 am-4 pm, sidewalk restore and curb-ramp building is deliberate at thirty seventh/Fauntleroy, and this may shut a northbound visitors lane.

(WSB picture from Alki Artwork Honest, day 1)

ALKI ART FAIR, DAY 2: 10 am-8:30 pm, with artists, bands, a silent public sale, Child Zone, all alongside the promenade (sixtieth/Alki) – see the lineups on the Artwork Honest web site; see our Friday protection right here.

SOUTH DELRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET: Contemporary produce, ready meals, extra at this twice-monthly market on the grounds of Hope Academy (9421 18th SW), 10 am-2 pm.

MORNING MUSIC: Marco de Carvalho and Pals, 10:30 am-noon at C & P Espresso Firm (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor).

WADING POOL/SPRAYPARK: With a heat day anticipated, town will open the wading swimming pools, so the pool in central higher Lincoln Park (8011 Fauntleroy Means SW) will probably be open noon-7 pm. Additionally, Highland Park Spraypark (1100 SW Cloverdale) will probably be open 11 am-8 pm.

COLMAN POOL: You’ll be able to swim on the outside pool on the Lincoln Park shore right this moment, noon-7 pm.

VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CENTER: Open to guests noon-3 pm, as famous right here. (2234 SW Orchard)

LOG HOUSE MUSEUM: The Southwest Seattle Historic Society museum is open on Alki, and you may go to noon-4 pm. (61st/Stevens)

WINE TIME: The Viscon Cellars (WSB sponsor) tasting room – promoting wine by the glass or bottle – is open 1-6 pm. (5910 California SW)

VINTAGE CLOTHING POP-UP: 1-7 pm at Brocante Seaside Home (2622 Alki SW).

REMEMBERING REV. RON MARSHALL: The general public memorial for Rev. Ron Marshall, pastor of First Lutheran Church of West Seattle, is deliberate on the church (4105 California SW) at 2 pm, with a reception following within the Parish Corridor.

DUBSEA FISH STICKS: See the DubSea Fish Sticks at 6:05 pm, intrasquad sport vs. DubSea Seal Slingers (particular guidelines!), at Steve Cox Memorial Park (1321 SW 102nd) – ticket information right here.

AT THE SKYLARK: Stay music from Diirt, Vianne, All people’s Sidekick, doorways at 7 pm, music at 8. 21+. (3803 Delridge Means SW)

WEST SEATTLE OUTDOOR MOVIES RETURN: First of this summer time’s 5 free screenings is at a particular location, Camp Lengthy (5200 thirty fifth SW), gates open at 7:30 pm, film – ’80s traditional “The Goonies” – at nightfall. Our preview has more information, together with the place within the park that is occurring.

COMEDY SHOW AT ADMIRAL PUB: 9 pm, free Admiral Pub (2306 California SW).

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