Members of various Tribal Nations float on the Sound in their canoes.

Photo from Salmon Homecoming 2023 by Jo Cosme

Salmon Homecoming

Waterfront Park, Seattle | Free
Saturday September 20, 10 am–8 pm

Embrace education, conservation, Indigenous culture, and community at the Salmon Homecoming!

All ages welcome

Canoe Landing and Welcome Ceremony at Salmon Homecoming 2022. Photo by Ravens Tale Studio.

Canoe Landing and Welcome Ceremony at Salmon Homecoming 2022. Photo by Ravens Tale Studio.

About this Event

Set on Seattle’s waterfront on the piers, enjoy an afternoon of cultural presentations, Northwest traditional gatherings, Pow Wows, and Canoe Welcoming with the seas, mountains, and city as your backdrop!

Friends is honored to partner with the Salmon Homecoming Alliance to host and continue the tradition of the annual Salmon Homecoming Festival.

Photo from Salmon Homecoming 2023 by Jo Cosme

Photo from Salmon Homecoming 2023 by Jo Cosme

Performers & Line Up Schedule Coming Soon!

The official performers and event 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!

Photo from Salmon Homecoming 2023 by Jo Cosme

Photo from Salmon Homecoming 2023 by Jo Cosme

About Salmon Homecoming Alliance

The Salmon Homecoming Alliance is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit foundation, established to organize, plan, develop and facilitate programs and events associated with Salmon Homecoming. Board members represent a variety of governments, associations, foundations, and industries.

Their objectives are to provide opportunities for tribal and non-tribal communities to come together in a positive atmosphere, learn from one another, and explore ways to support the cooperative spirit in salmon restoration and protection.

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Centrally located, Pier 62 is easily accessed from Alaskan Way, or from downtown via Overlook Walk.

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.

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