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Seafair Festival • Seattle WA
Seafair is Seattle's main annual event. With eight or so separate events and a plenty of opportunities for physical activity, this is a festival that's not to be missed. Give the marathon, the paddleboat contest and the triathlon a shot if you're up for the competition. But if you'd rather relax and soak up all Seattle offers in the summertime, plan a night out for their Summer Fourth festival.
Summer Fourth
For one of the largest Fourth of July celebrations in America, Seattle's own Summer Fourth is an amazing event. With food vendors, exhibits and all sorts of games and competitions, this is a Fourth of July party that's fun for the whole family. Head over to Lake Union Park for a brilliant view of the fireworks over the harbor. Union Park throws their own party full with musical acts, fair food and even eating contests.
Rock 'n' Roll Marathon
The Rock 'n' Roll Marathon and a Half is a great way to get down on the celebrations while still staying healthy. This is a marathon for any age, so buy tickets for the whole family. Each mile of the marathon has a stage with music, giving runners encouragement along the way. There are thousands of people watching the marathon, so make sure you come in top form!
Fleet Week
Hop onboard an active military ship during Seafair's Fleet Week! Sponsored by the US Navy, Coast Guard and Marine Corp, Fleet Week is a must for military buffs. With live shows from military bands and a tour along the harbor, this is one of the most spectacular events during Seafair. Fleet Week usually lasts for about five days, so make sure you make it for one of them.
Triathlon
Separated into two events — one for the adults and one for the kids — the Seafair Triathlon is fun for the whole family. For the adults, get ready for a one-mile swim, a twenty-mile bike ride and a 10K run for the main event. But if that seems a little too intense, try out the relay teams. For the kids, there are two courses: a beginner course and an intermediate course. On the beginner course, children will try their hand at a 50 yard swim, a one-mile bike ride and a .2 mile run. The intermediate course offers the same event but double the lengths.
Hydroplane Race & Air Show
The Race & Air Show is the best adrenaline rush you'll find at Seafair. Gather the whole family and watch as military jets race above you and put on a heart-pumping air show. The stunts these pilots pull will have you in awe. Barrel rolls, corkscrews and insanely close calls are some of the spectacles you'll see here.
Milk Carton Derby
The Milk Carton Derby is a Seafair staple. With a few different contests, the competition can get intense. The ArtsFund Challenge is great for kids, although there is a military and general section. But the PCC Fruit Cup is the main show. For the third year in a row, participants have competed to make their own float based off their favorite fruits and vegetables and duked it out over Green Lake.
