Waterfront Block Party 2022. Photo by Erik Holsather
Waterfront Block Party 2023
All Along Waterfront Park | Free
Friday September 1, 2023, 1–8 pm
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Come celebrate the summer in joyful celebration with your waterfront neighbors! Live music, dance, interactive activities, food, and fun for all ages.
All AgesFriends of Waterfront Seattle invites you to gather with your waterfront neighbors in a celebration all along the Seattle downtown waterfront. The third annual Waterfront Block Party will be even bigger than previous years, with multiple hot spots along the shoreline from the Olympic Sculpture Park, to Pier 62, to Occidental Park. Featuring live music, dance, parades, food trucks, family-friendly crafts, and more. Come down and celebrate summer with friends, family, and community!
Don't miss out on upcoming concerts, celebrations, and classes at Pier 62!
DVonne Lewis
Blue Thunder Drum Line
Blue Thunder Drumline. Photo by Jordan Somers
Pier 62 ‑ Schedule
Elite Collective will be livestreaming on site 5-8pm.
4:00pm – 8:00pm
Join in to conclude the parade with a bang! Blue Thunder and Northside Step Team will lead the march, arriving 5pm to perform at Pier 62!
4:00pm The Lummi Nation’s Westshore Canoe Family
5:25pm Performance by the Northside Step Team
6:00pm Seattle’s premier salsa band Cambalache
7:00pm Music by the D’Vonne Lewis & his NW D’Lux presented by KNKX, DJ Top Spin, and more!
Schedule subject to change without prior notice.
Pier Sounds Black Tones Concert 2021. Photo by Adam Lu.
Ryan Hawk, Plankton tow, Teens Photo releases signed by classes. Education and school programs
Photo by Sunny Martini.
Pier 62 ‑ All‑day Activities
- The wonderful Trae Holiday will be joining us as Block Party emcee!
- Free family-friendly activities including animal mask-making with artist Jose Orantes, Hoopla face painting, activities at the nearby Seattle Aquarium, and more!
- Local food trucks will be available all day
- Delicious frozen treats from Ma and Pop’s and Molly Moon’s!
- Brown Liquor Cocktail Co. will be serving beverages at our beer garden*
- We’re teaming up with r.Cup reusable cups to replace single-use disposable cups and reduce waste, CO2 emissions, and overall climate impact.
Read on to learn more about our community partners who will be tabling at Pier 62!
*You must be at least 21 years old to access this area. IDs will be inspected prior to entry.
Pier 62 - Community Partner Booths
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Meet our City partners who are handling all things construction for Waterfront Park! They’ll be answering questions and handing out swag so be sure to swing on by.
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Drop by our Welcome Table to say “hi”, ask questions about the work we’re doing to support Waterfront Park, and check out the free swag!
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Learn about how ACRS helps empower Asian-Americans, Pacific Islanders, and other underserved communities through their multilingual and multicultural services!
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Take a selfie with a Pike Place pig and learn all about their wonderful social services and programs!
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The Seattle Aquarium will be promoting their Cedar River Salmon Journey program and sharing more information about the new Ocean Pavilion that is being developed.
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Our friends at BECU will be at Pier 62 to teach folks about their member-owned, not-for-profit institution, and all the great services they offer!
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Ranked as one of the most popular public radio stations in the nation, KNKX has served the Pacific Northwest since 1966.
KNKX is an ambassador for jazz and blues, and a vital source of quality, non-commercial news, including NPR and regional coverage. The programming staff are storytellers who reach deeply into the community to reflect the voices of our region.
Photo by Sunny Martini
Olympic Sculpture Park
Olympic Sculpture Park activities presented by Seattle Art Museum
1:00pm – 3:00pm
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- Live DJ music featuring Babe Night!
- Join in for a flag-making activity with yəhaw̓ Indigenous Creatives Collective and Dog Gone Seattle
Can’t wait for the fun to start? See the August 10 Summer at SAM event for a sampling of programs offered by Friends of Waterfront Seattle that celebrate Indigenous arts and culture in Seattle, including a collaboration with yəhaw̓.
Now Open: Pioneer Square Habitat Beach
ʔálʔal Café by Chief Seattle Club
Subway Cypher at Occidental Square. Photo by Berhanu Wells.
Other Waterfront Locations
ELLIOTT’S OYSTER HOUSE
Pier 56, 1201 Alaskan Way
Swing by Elliott’s for some popcorn and other goodies!
PIONEER SQUARE HABITAT BEACH
199 Alaskan Way
The beach is OPEN! Enjoy all-day access and enjoy this beautiful green space.
SEATTLE AQUARIUM
Pier 59, 1483 Alaskan Way
Our neighbors at the Seattle Aquarium always have exciting things going on so be sure to swing by as you make your way along the Waterfront!
ʔálʔal Café by CHIEF SEATTLE CLUB
122 2nd Ave S Ext. S | 7AM-3PM
Stop by to visit your friendly indigenous-led neighborhood organization along the waterfront!
SUBWAY CYPHER ART INSTALLATION AT OCCIDENTAL SQUARE
117 S Washington St. | 5-8 PM
Check out this amazing exhibit created by our friends at Vivid Matter Collective and learn about its ties to Hip Hop’s incredible 50-year legacy. Special thanks to the Downtown Seattle Association for their support with this project.
A skill shop will be held on site by the curating artists starting at 5pm.
Event Map
Check out this handy dandy map to get an idea of where you can find everything that’ll be taking place at Waterfront Block Party!
Free Sensory Kits available at Pier 62
- Heated/scented head wraps
- Noise cancelling headphones
- Earplugs
- Fidget toys
- and more
Visit the Pier 62 Welcome Table to learn more. Valid ID required to rent out a kit. For additional access needs, ask a staff person at the Welcome Table and they will do their best to assist you.
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