We are in for a BUSY holiday weekend as the summer hits full steam ahead. From Juneteenth celebrations to strawberry festivals to the World Cup, here’s your guide to Seattle-area weekend events.
Juneteenth celebrations across the region from Seattle to Tacoma
Today is Juneteenth, and there are a variety of celebrations going on throughout the region. Learn the history behind the holiday and the stories of the emancipation of slaves here in the United States during a variety of events, including the Juneteenth Freedom Fest at Jimi Hendrix Park, which features music, culture, food, community, and more. The Juneteenth Freedom Fest is Friday, starting at noon.
There is also The Sound of Connection Juneteenth Celebration at the Northwest African American Museum starting at 10 a.m. The Juneteenth celebration at Shoreline City Hall at 2 p.m., and in Tacoma, the Juneteenth Celebration will be taking over the Lemay Car Museum’s Haub Field for a day of live music, food, prayer, and more. The fun starts at noon.
Juneteenth is also a Discover Pass Free Day, so you won’t need a Discover Pass to check out over 140 parks in Washington. As always, plan ahead for extra crowds.
The Fremont Solstice Parade is back, and so is the nude bike ride
The famous Fremont Solstice Parade returns on Saturday, as part of the Fremont Fair Festivities. Yes, that means the nude Solstice Cycle ride returns as well, but the people-powered parade puts the spotlight on community artists, floats, performances, and plenty more. No motor vehicles are allowed during the parade, so that’s also what makes this event people-powered…