Africatown's Soul on the Water. Photo by Outside Thinc.
Africatown Soul On The Water
Pier 62 | Free
Saturday August 16, 2–8 pm
Enjoy a free, fun‑filled, family‑friendly evening packed with good times, good food and good SOUL on the waterfront!
All ages welcome
About this Event
We’re excited to host another unforgettable Soul on the Water at Pier 62!
This free, fun-filled, family-friendly evening brings the soul of the Emerald City to life with hands-on games, face painting, mouthwatering food kiosks, and exclusive finds from local Black-owned businesses.
Enjoy an evening with the seas, mountains, and city as your backdrop!
This celebration is part of Africatown Community Land Trust’s Summer of Soul series—honoring Black legacy, culture, and the power of coming together.
Photo from Soul on the Water 2022 by Outside Thinc
About Africatown's Summer of Soul series
The Summer of Soul series consists of four events in Seattle sponsored by Africatown Community Land Trust.
- Black Wall Street | Event celebrating the legacy of the once thriving African American business district in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
- Juneteenth | A Day of music, food, and education honoring the resilience and resistance of our ancestors.
- Soul on the Water | A unique experience that combines the natural beauty of the Puget Sound with the soulful sounds of local musicians.
- Reunion on Union | Event celebrating community and culture in the heart of the Central District. Join for an afternoon of music and local food as we connect once again to the rich roots and history of our existence and to those who have laid groundwork for us to continue to build traditions that last generations. July 15th, 2025.
Whether you’re a long-time resident of Seattle or just visiting, the Summer of Soul series has something for everyone.
Photo from Soul on the Water 2022 by Outside Thinc
Full Performers & Artists Line‑Up Coming Soon!
The official performers and artist line-up schedule for this event is currently being confirmed. Please sign up for our Newsletter to get notified about Waterfront Park news, updates, and happenings!
Food Vendors Coming Soon
2022 Soul on the Water Event on Pier 62. Photo by OutsideThinc.
Preserving, maintaining, connecting, and building communities of the African Diaspora. Empowering the community that embodies the culture. Teaching the history, creating programs for success, connecting community to opportunities, and building a vision for the future.
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Centrally located, Pier 62 is easily accessed from Alaskan Way, or from downtown via Overlook Walk.
Accessibility
Friends strives to ensure Waterfront Park, and our events are inclusive, accessible, and welcoming to everyone.
About Pier 62 Amenities: an outdoor space providing various amenities such as wheelchair accessible seating, shade, water stations, cooling fans, and ADA accessible restrooms.
About Pier 62 Event Resources: ASL Interpreters, Assisted Listening Devices, Sensory Tent, Courtesy wheelchairs, and Sensory Kits including noise-reducing headphones, ear plugs, blankets, scented and weighted neck wraps, fidget toys, etc.
Learn more about accessibility resources at Waterfront Park here.
Waterfront Park is still under construction until 2025, accessible routes/navigation may be impacted.
Please email [email protected] with any questions or specific accommodation requests for events.
Please fill out our park experience survey HERE with any feedback on how we can make your experience more comfortable and accessible.
