Seafair Weekend this Friday, August 2 - Sunday, August 4

Seafair Weekend is Seattle’s premier boating event, air show, and festival all rolled into one.

It features live music, delicious food and beverage options, and various family-friendly activities. Known and loved as an unofficial Puget Sound holiday, this is the most anticipated event of the summer! Join in the fun and create memories that will last a lifetime!

Members of the military will receive free rides on Metro Transit while in uniform or with valid military identification from July 29 to August 4.

Check out the Seafair website for a complete schedule of events.

How to get there

Participants are invited to use public transportation to get to events, including Metro and Link light rail, as well as ride-share and bicycle options. 

Guests arriving via Link light rail 1 Line can get off at the Columbia City station and take advantage of Seafair's free round-trip shuttle service from the station to the park Friday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The shuttle will take you free of charge from the light rail to the Main Gate of Seafair Weekend.

King County Metro Routes 7, 9, and 50 also serve the Genesee Park area. For assistance in trip planning on public transportation, visit Metro’s trip planner or call customer service at 206-553-3000.

Additional parking and transportation information is on Seafair's website. 

Metro Reroutes due to events

Route 27 will be rerouted in both directions and will not serve the stops between E Yesler Way at 31st Avenue and Colman Park from Friday, August 2 through Sunday, August 4 during Seafair Weekend festivities.

You can find more information on the Service Advisories page.