Meet Me at Waterfront Park 5K Community Celebration
Overlook Walk and Pier 62 | Free
Saturday May 31, 10 am–2 pm
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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 abilitiesKick off the summer season!
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
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 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 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
Activites on Pier 62 & Overlook Walk
Starting at 9:30am Adrian Braxton will be joining as emcee
10:00am Morning stretch session with MOTHER YOGA
10:45am Live Beats by DeeJay Hershe
11:25am The Pazific
12:45pm Day Soul Exquisite
All event long:
Jellyfish Lantern Making with Urban Artworks
Face Painting with Hoopla
Cheer Seattle
Overlook Walk Photo Booth 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 at Overlook Walk
Local Food Trucks & Drinks
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!
Presenting Sponsor
Sponsors
Media Sponsor
All-Star Sponsors
In-Kind Sponsors
Waterfront block Party 2024, Photo by Adam Lu
Overlook Walk
Jellyfish Lanterns Arts & Crafts hosted by Urban Artworks. Photo by Adam Lu
View of Pier 62, Overlook Walk, and Seattle's Waterfront. Photo by Erik Holsather.
Overlook Walk, Photo by Jo Cosme
Overlook Walk Ribbon Cutting, Photo by Brandon Patoc
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.
