Meet Me at Waterfront Park 5K Community Celebration

Overlook Walk and Pier 62 | Free
Saturday May 31, 10 am–2 pm

Come for the 5k, stay to play, and be part of a movement that makes Waterfront Park a place for everyone!

Open to all ages and abilities

Kick off the summer season!

Pier 62, Photo by Erik Holsather

Pier 62, Photo by Erik Holsather

Join the Post‑Run Community Celebration

Open to the public! Join us after the 5K for a free post-race celebration featuring live music performances, local food and drink vendors, and activities for the whole family. Come launch the summer season and be part of a movement that makes Waterfront Park a place for everyone!

Meet the Performers

Dee Jay Hershe

Dee Jay Hershe

Deejay Hershe

Deejay Hershe is an England-born, Florida-raised DJ shaped by her JamaicanBritish roots and culture. She’s known for her eclectic sound that seamlessly blends house, hip-hop, amapiano, afrobeats, disco, funk, and soul—rooted in a mission to celebrate diversity!

The Pacific

The Pacific

The Pazific

The Pazific creates tropical movement music with a latin psychedelic twist for people looking to feel so free they can’t help but let loose. When our music comes on you’ll be dancing before you know it, transported to a place of joy where you can connect with those around you.

Day Soul Exquisite

Day Soul Exquisite

Day Soul Exquisite

Day Soul Exquisite is a 6-piece group from Seattle, WA. Fronted by singer Francesca Eluhu, the QTBIPOC-led band is a mix of neo-soul, psychedelic r&b, and jazz. Drawing inspiration from the London Jazz scene and Afro-caribbean influences, Day Soul Exquisite’s music brings raucous energy, sweet queer love songs, and defiant responses to oppression.

Community Celebration Activities

Jellyfish Lanterns Arts & Crafts hosted by Urban Artworks. Photo by Adam Lu

Luxe Booth NW

Waterfront block Party 2024, Photo by Adam Lu

MOTHER YOGA

Enjoy a wide variety of activities on Pier 62 and Overlook Walk! Activities start at 9am.

Post-run stretch with MOTHER YOGA

Cheer Seattle Keeping the Energy High

Jellyfish Lantern Making with Urban Artworks

Face Painting with Hoopla

Selfie Stations & 360 Photo Booths with Luxe Booth NW

“Leave your Mark” on the Waterfront Park Light Sign by Seattle Design Nerds

Ocean Improv Poetry Table with Dr. Xochitl Clare

Local Food Trucks & Drinks

Canela Mexican Café

Canela serves high quality coffee, beverages, and food that celebrates Mexican culture; supports employee growth and community connection; and provides an environment where all are welcome.

rōJō Juice

rōJō Juice is a carefully curated lifestyle brand committed to providing high quality, locally sourced, and organic products that encourage health and wellness. rōJō’s balanced juices are meant to make you feel good, without compromising taste or creativity.

Ma + Pops

Ma and Pops Ice Pops is family-owned ice pop brand based in the heart of Seattle, Washington. Founded in 2020 by the Sahali family, Ma and Pops Ice Pops is committed to crafting delicious frozen treats using locally sourced ingredients.

Natoncks

Tea Moss Shop

Our tea-based infusions are created from a base of St. Lucian Sea Moss. Our suppliers dive into the ocean and harvest our Sea Moss with care, roots attached to ensure the integrity of our products are never in question.

Eva's Wild

Eva’s Wild is a specialty distributor delivering wild, regenerative, sockeye salmon from the world’s most sustainable fishery in Bristol Bay, Alaska.

5K presented by Brooks Running, proceeds from the event support Friends of Waterfront Park’s work to ensure this new public space remains beautiful, welcoming, and safe for all.

Join us. Move together. Make history. Experience Waterfront Park.

Thank you to our sponsors!

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Youth sitting in a chair with face painting on forehead.

Waterfront block Party 2024, Photo by Adam Lu

Overhead photo looking at Overlook Walk.

Overlook Walk

Children and adults making lantern jellyfish while seated at an outdoor table.

Jellyfish Lanterns Arts & Crafts hosted by Urban Artworks. Photo by Adam Lu

People enjoying a sunny day at Pier 62 with food stalls and outdoor seating under colorful umbrellas.
Aeriel view of Pier 62 and Overlook Walk during 2024 Waterfront Block Party gathering.

View of Pier 62, Overlook Walk, and Seattle's Waterfront. Photo by Erik Holsather.

Visits walking on Pier 62 with sailboat sailing in the background.

Overlook Walk, Photo by Jo Cosme

Visitors sitting and standing on steps with Seattle skyline in background.

Overlook Walk Ribbon Cutting, Photo by Brandon Patoc

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 Salish Steps: an outdoor amphitheater space providing wheelchair accessible seating.

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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