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Seattle's unofficial summer holiday! Seafair is 10 weeks long, includes over 40 events, and touches over two million people. A Northwest icon since 1950. #SeafairIsSummer
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Boats, Blues, Parades, Milk Carton Derby Boats, Pirates, Triathlons, Fun Runs, Parties and Community Events...it's Seattle's Summer Celebration. Join the rest of the Seattle-ites and celebrate the chance to soak up the sun in the Pacific Northwest at Seafair.
Mission: Creating Memories, Uniting Communities. This year, celebrating 71 years of Seattle Summers!
Operating as usual


12/18/2020
Congratulations to our past Board Chair Joel Andrus awarded the 2019 Community Service Award from the Seattle Fire Department for his community service volunteerism with Seafair for over a decade. Thank you for all of your hard work bringing memories to so many in the community! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXw1oVJmdjA&feature=emb_logo

12/14/2020
Alaska Safety Dance
Hats off to our Partner Alaska Airlines for their brilliant "Safety Dance" TV spot. We can all use some humor right now. Bravo!
At Alaska, we love safety so much, our employees made a music video about it. Watch the #AlaskaSafetyDance and find out how to safely get back out there in s...

12/08/2020
CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY FOR SEAFAIR AND SEATTLE
U.S. NAVY BLUE ANGELS RETURN FOR SEAFAIR IN 2021 & 2022
2021 will premiere their new Boeing jets for the first time in the Northwest
SEATTLE, WA – December 8, 2020 – The U.S. Navy Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron announced today that they will once again return to the skies above Lake Washington as the featured performer at the Boeing Seafair Air Show this coming summer and again in 2022, August 5-7. The 2021 Boeing Seafair Air Show will take place during the Seafair Weekend Festival, August 6 – 8, on Lake Washington and will premiere their new jets – the Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet.
“Seafair is thrilled to have the U.S. Navy Blue Angels back for another two years,” exclaimed Eric Corning, President & CEO of Seafair. “After a 2020 that saw so many events be put on hold, the community is looking forward to welcoming back a true tradition in the Pacific Northwest and the highlight of an action-packed Seafair Weekend Festival.”
As during the 2019 Seafair Weekend Festival, the flight box will remain the same, so the I-90 Bridge and Seward Park will remain open.
The Blue Angels’ mission is to enhance Navy and Marine Corps recruiting efforts and to represent the naval service to the United States, its elected leadership, and foreign nations. The Blue Angels serve as positive role models and goodwill ambassadors for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.
2021 is the team's 75th anniversary. Since 1946, the Blue Angels have performed for nearly 500 million fans. A complete show schedule is available at www.blueangels.navy.mil. This will be the first time in 35 years that the team will be using new jets.

12/06/2020
SEAFAIR 76 VIRTUAL HOLIDAY CRUISE 2020! Join us today, December 6 at 2:00 pm, for our first Virtual Holiday Cruise! At a distance this year, but never apart. https://www.seafairholidaycruise.org/

12/02/2020
Only 200 days until summer! #SeafairIsSummer

11/26/2020
From the Seafair family to you and yours, Happy Thanksgiving.

11/16/2020
As Thanksgiving approaches next week, we wanted to pause and give thanks to our thousands of volunteers. Without each and every one of you, Seafair, and all of the memories that we create together for millions each year, would not be possible. Here's to our volunteers and to a strong return in 2021!

11/11/2020
A video message of thanks this Veterans Day to the men and women in the armed forces from Seafair: https://vimeo.com/477768785/a9909c2ad6

11/11/2020
Because you never wavered, our flag still waves. Thank you to the men and woman who are serving, or have served, for our country.

11/09/2020
Take advantage of a tax deduction by the end of the year while helping this iconic organization into 2021.
When Seafair was created over 70 years ago, the sales of the Skipper pins help fund Seafair. Now, the non-profit Seafair has grown into a multi-week festival that touches over 2 million people, but sponsorship and ticket sales are not enough to cover the costs of producing such a large event. So, without ticket sales this year, we created several Seafair-branded items as thank you gifts for supporting us during this difficult time including hats, shirts, pull-overs, and a special 18k gold, limited-edition Skipper’s pin.
We need your support to help the non-profit Seafair continue to create memories and unite communities into 2021. Your support will help Seafair make memories for generations to come. As a non-profit organization, all contributions to Seafair are tax-deductible.
To learn more, go to: https://www.seafair.org/p/donate

11/02/2020
As we near Thanksgiving, we would like to pause and give thanks for the corporate partners that supported Seafair during 2020 and are helping guide us into 2021! Boeing in Washington HomeStreet Bank Alaska Airlines KING 5 Capital One Café Amazon.com IHeartMedia Seattle

10/26/2020
Here's a fun at home, Seafair-inspired activity for Halloween! Attached are two Seafair Pirates and two Seafair Clown masks for you to print out (11x17 paper) and color to make it your own. Have fun and dream of summer. Post pics of your favorites and be sure to tag Seafair!

10/20/2020
The Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum is having a Silent Auction and Fundraiser this week. On October 20th, join them online for a silent auction, full of one-of-a-kind experiences for every racing fan. In addition, on October 24th, from 6:00pm until 7:00pm, the museum will hold a Virtual Event including an auction.
The event on the 24th will feature a live broadcast from the museum with special guests. You are invited to join us for our silent auction and live broadcast here: http://thunderboats.maestroweb.com/?fbclid=IwAR0l6faxCGGySxfHaOne1oNT1quKxXigzqymkeXh2X0Ww-U_pUB63B3LDQg

10/19/2020
Seafair Royalty has reigned over the festival and represented the city of Seattle since 1950. Discover more about the rich traditions, pageantry, and how things have changed over the years in a recent article written by Seafair's Official Royalty Historian, JoAnne Ludwig. CLICK HERE: https://d38trduahtodj3.cloudfront.net/files.ashx?t=fg&rid=seafair2017&f=The_History_of_Seafair_Royalty.pdf

10/12/2020
Since 1950, nothing has been more synonymous with summer in Seattle than Seafair. Before the Seahawks and Mariners called Seattle home, before the 1962 World’s Fair that gave us the iconic Space Needle, Seattle celebrated Seafair.
Today, the non-profit Seafair has grown into a multi-week festival with events across the Puget Sound touching more than two million people. Times may have changed since its inception, but the core values of Seafair remains dedicated to being a volunteer - driven festival and a catalyst for creating events and experiences that celebrate the best parts of living here.
Fast facts about Seafair: Going on 72 years. 6 Signature Events and 30+ Community Events. Over 3,000 amazing volunteers. Only 9 full-time staff (pre-COVID). The Seafair family is so looking forward to bringing the community together again... hopefully in the summer of 2021!
10/05/2020
Remembering the life of Jack Link 1925 - 2020
Seafair lost a past KING and President just a month before his 95th birthday. Sorry to hear of the loss of Jack Jamison Link, a member of the Seafair Family.
Jack Link passed away 2020-9-26 in Seattle, Washington. This is the full obituary story where you can express condolences and share memories. Services by Neptune Society.

10/05/2020
A salute to the five Seafair Families! Can you name all 5 without looking at the picture below?

09/28/2020
Want to give back to the community and gain a little Seafair swag as our “thank you”?
When Seafair was created over 70 years ago, the sales of the Skipper pins help fund Seafair. Now, the non-profit Seafair has grown into a multi-week festival that touches over 2 million people, but sponsorship and ticket sales are not enough to cover the costs of producing such a large event. So, without ticket sales this year, we created several Seafair-branded items as thank you gifts for supporting us during this difficult time including hats, shirts, pull-overs, and a special 18k gold, limited edition Skipper’s pin.
We need your support to help the non-profit Seafair continue to create memories and unite communities into 2021. Your support will help Seafair make memories for generations to come. As a non-profit organization, all contributions to Seafair are tax-deductible. To learn more, go to: https://www.seafair.org/p/donate

09/22/2020
Happy first day of fall! Only 271 days until summer.
09/19/2020
Seafair Pirates "Sing Along"
Happy National "Talk Like a Pirate Day"! In celebration, here's a revisit to a recent Seafair Pirates "Meeting." Sing along!

09/18/2020
Thank you to our partner of over 70 years for making a difference. Boeing in Washington
Today Boeing is granting $700K to help our local communities in the west as they battle devastating wildfires.
The company is providing $500K to American Red Cross and $200K to food banks, including Northwest Harvest in Washington, to assist families in need.
Learn more here: https://bit.ly/2ZQmSHW

09/15/2020
So looking forward to celebrating community again in 2021!

09/07/2020
Happy Labor Day! Thank you to all of the workers that contribute to the strength and prosperity of the US. As the "un-official" end of summer, we look forward to a 2021 summer to celebrate!

09/01/2020
Looking forward to 2021!

08/27/2020
Have you heard about the Seafair collector’s edition 2020 18K Gold Pin?
When Seafair was created over 70 years ago, the sales of the skipper pins help fund Seafair. Now, the non-profit Seafair has grown into a multi-week festival that touches over 2 million people, but sponsorship and ticket sales are not enough to cover the costs of producing such a large event. So, without ticket sales this year, we created several Seafair-branded items as thank you gifts for supporting us during this difficult time including hats, shirts, and pull-overs. One popular item is our 2020 18k Gold Skipper Pin, celebrating 70 years of hydroplane racing at Seafair.
Be one of only 30 people to own what is sure to be a collector's item. We started with 50 and have already sold nearly half of the pins available. Each pin comes with a signed certificate of authenticity. Donate $1,000 to the non-profit Seafair and you'll receive a numbered gold pin as our thank you to you.
We need your support to help the non-profit Seafair continue to create memories and unite communities. Your support will help Seafair make memories for generations to come. As a non-profit organization, all contributions to Seafair are tax-deductible. To learn more, go to: https://www.seafair.org/p/donate

08/21/2020
Memories of the Boeing Seafair Air Show

08/17/2020
Hmmm... possible idea for next year?

08/14/2020
RE-BROADCAST ALERT! Did you miss the KING TV special celebrating 70 years of hydros at Seafair? Well, they are re-airing the special tomorrow, August 15, at 9pm - just after the NHL playoffs. The hour-long special features some of the greatest race highlights of the decades with a look back at favorite moments of the HomeStreet Bank Cup and Boeing Seafair Air Show. #SeafairIsSummer Boeing in Washington HomeStreet Bank Alaska Airlines KING 5 Capital One Café Amazon.com IHeartMedia Seattle

08/12/2020
Did you miss the KING TV special celebrating 70 years of hydros at Seafair? Well, they are re-airing the special this Saturday, August 15, at 9pm - just after the NHL playoffs. The hour-long special features some of the greatest race highlights of the decades with a look back at favorite moments of the HomeStreet Bank Cup and Boeing Seafair Air Show. Boeing in Washington HomeStreet Bank Alaska Airlines KING 5 Capital One Café Amazon.com IHeartMedia Seattle

08/10/2020
FINANCIALLY SUPPORT SEAFAIR & HELP US INTO 2021
As organizers of the largest community summer events in Seattle, bringing millions of Northwesterners together, the 501c3 non-profit Seafair is resolved to be a volunteer-driven, and community-supported organization that creates memories and unites the Puget Sound Region.
Sponsorship and ticket sales are not enough to cover the costs of producing a multi-week festival that touches over 2 million people each year. We need your support to help the non-profit Seafair continue to create memories and unite communities.
Your support will help Seafair make memories for generations to come. Make sure to check out the Seafair branded gifts that we have for you at different levels as a thank you. As a non-profit organization, all contributions to Seafair are tax-deductible.
Thank you!
Learn more at https://www.seafair.org/p/donate

08/07/2020
A VERY special shout out to our community partners that are supporting the non-profit Seafair this year! So looking forward to bringing the community together next summer! Boeing in Washington HomeStreet Bank Alaska Airlines KING 5 Capital One Café Amazon.com IHeartMedia Seattle

08/07/2020
The last community that will have Seafair brought to them this summer is… RAINIER VALLEY! If you live in that area, be on the lookout for the Seafair caravan this Saturday morning including Alaska Airlines, the Clowns, Pirates, Commodores, Boat Club, Vintage Hydros, the Miss HomeStreet Bank Hydro, and other surprises… all lead by the Parade Marshals.
Unfortunately, we can’t leak out the actual route in advance due to current health precautions, but the caravan will be winding its way throughout the community all morning.
We wish we could have brought the Seafair caravan to all Western Washington communities, but we just couldn’t. Thank you to all the volunteers & Seafair families for pulling this together each week, it is a massive undertaking. A special thank you to iHeart Media Seattle for supporting this and for being such a great promotional partner. And a HUGE thank you to our fans that greeted us from your cars, front porches, and yards over the past few weeks, waving as we passed by. The Seafair family needed it just as much as you did. At a distance this year, but never apart. #SeafairIsSummer Boeing in Washington HomeStreet Bank Alaska Airlines KING 5 Capital One Café Amazon.com IHeartMedia Seattle

08/05/2020
We lost our voice yesterday. For over 40 years, Pat O'Day was the voice of Seafair as race announcer and commentator. Seattle lost a true icon. He will be missed by his Seafair family and his millions of fans.

08/04/2020
Seafair Triathlon
Seafair Virtual Tri ends this week. Still time to register http://sea-tri.com/
Seattle's ONLY Triathlon
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Seafair Pirates "Sing Along"
Happy National "Talk Like a Pirate Day"! In celebration, here's a revisit to a recent Seafair Pirates "Meeting." Sing along!

A look back at 70 years of hydros at Seafair!
Missing hydros this year? We are too, but KING TV has us covered! KING has created a one-hour special looking back at 70 years of hydroplane racing at Seafair. Hosted by KING TV’s Paul Silvi and Chris Egan, the special will include a full hour of footage from memorable H1 hydroplane races in the 80s and a look back at the Boeing Seafair Air Show and Blue Angels. The special will air on KING TV this Saturday, August 1st at 8:00 pm. KING 5 The Boeing Company HomeStreet Bank Alaska Airlines Capital One Café Amazon.com IHeartMedia Seattle

Join Seafair Virtually This Weekend!
No live hydros or Blue Angels this year... a major bummer! But, no worries, we have you covered virtually! KING TV has created a one-hour special looking back at 70 years of hydroplane racing at Seafair. Hosted by KING TV’s Paul Silvi and Chris Egan, the special will include a full hour of footage from memorable H1 hydroplane races in the 80s and a look back at the Boeing Seafair Air Show and Blue Angels. The special will air on KING TV this Saturday, August 1st at 8:00 pm. Also, on Sunday, August 2nd starting at 1:00 pm, look for the re-broadcast of last year's 3-hour show of the Seafair Weekend Festival featuring the Boeing Seafair Air Show and HomeStreet Bank Cup with a few new added surprises on Seafair's page. At a distance this year, but never apart. #SeafairIsSummerBoeing in Washington HomeStreet Bank Alaska Airlines KING 5 Capital One Café Amazon.com IHeartMedia Seattle

ALASKA AIRLINES SEAFAIR TORCHLIGHT PARADE ENCORE PRESENTATION
ALASKA AIRLINES SEAFAIR TORCHLIGHT PARADE ENCORE PRESENTATION (part 2 of 2)

Join us this Saturday, July 25th, at 7pm to relive past moments from the Alaska Airlines Torchlight Parade
We wish we could be with you this Saturday downtown Seattle celebrating the Alaska Airlines Torchlight Parade! Though we can't be together in-person, celebrate community virtually right here on Seafair's page this Saturday, July 25th, at 7pm where we will stream a favorite recent parade, with a few new surprises. If you can't join us this Saturday, the video will live online on our website at seafair.org for you to enjoy on your time. #SeafairIsSummer Alaska Airlines Boeing in Washington HomeStreet Bank KING 5 Capital One Café Amazon.com IHeartMedia Seattle

Join us this weekend on KING TV, iHeart Media Seattle, or on seafair.org and relive past Summer 4th memories.
Join us this weekend on KING TV, iHeart Media Seattle, or on seafair.org and relive past Summer 4th memories. @BoeingWA, @homestreetbank, @alaskaairlines, @KING5News, @CapitalOneCafe, @amazon, @iHeartMediaSeattle

We dropped in on a recent online meeting of a few of the Seafair Pirates practicing their new sea shanty in this time of isolation. Join in and sing along!

Seafair staff and volunteers hard at work putting together nearly 1000 gift bags for tomorrow's cruise...

Take a sneak peak of the Alaska Airlines drill team getting ready for their amazing performance tonight at the Torchlight Parade!

Seafair atop the Space Needle
Seafair hoists their 70th Anniversary flag on top of the Space Needle.

Who's excited for summer to start? I know we are! Tomorrow, the first day of summer, Seafair will announce all the new and exciting features and events that will make up the 2019 festival. To help you get geared-up, here's vintage footage from KING TV, showing hydroplane racing during Seafair Weekend in the early 50s.

Wake boarding with Hyperlite Wakeboards!!!! Come see them at the south end of seafair weekend festival!

That’s a wrap on the first day of Seafair Weekend! We’ll see you all tomorrow at the @Albertleeappliance Cup and the @Boeing Air Show

The Blue Angels are officially in Seattle! Catch them at Seafair Weekend Festival August 3rd through 5th!

Who's ready for the Boeing Air Show? Seafair Weekend will be here before you know it! #SeafairIsSummer

Less than two weeks until Seafair Weekend! Be sure to get your tickets now for the best view of the Albert Lee Appliance Cup #SeafairIsSummer

The Milk Carton Derby Races are Underway!!!!! Come enjoy great food and drinks and watch at Green Lake!

Races have started for the Lucerne Milk Carton Derby Presented by @safeway - @albertsons! Come on down and watch the races!
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