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id=\"rr_wrapper5098\" class=\"rr_wrapper\" postid=\"5098\"><\/div>\r\n\t<div id=\"rr_content5098\"> \n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/image8-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Seattle&#8217;s Seafair is a summer-long festival event that has been celebrated since 1950<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greaterseattleonthecheap.com\/seafair-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seattlepi.com\/local\/seattle-history\/article\/69-years-Seafair-Seattle-history-summer-festival-14119668.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a>. 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The exact start date may vary from year to year, but it has been held in July or August in the past<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/visitseattle.org\/blog\/70-years-of-seafair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/komonews.com\/news\/local\/seafair-weekend-festival-a-celebration-of-aviation-boating-and-family-fun-in-seattle-this-august-h1-hydroplane-racing-army-golden-knights-aircraft-parachute-demonstrations-water-wakeboarding-food-music-cars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pirates<\/strong>: The first event of Seafair  involves pirates. The festival kicks off with the Seafair Pirates Landing at Alki Beach in Seattle, where the Seafair Pirates make their grand entrance<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greaterseattleonthecheap.com\/seafair-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Parades<\/strong>: Seafair features various parades, including the Torchlight Parade, which takes place on the streets of downtown Seattle. The parade showcases local organizations and the &#8220;Miss Seafair&#8221; or &#8220;Seafair Queen&#8221;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seattlepi.com\/local\/seattle-history\/article\/69-years-Seafair-Seattle-history-summer-festival-14119668.php\">4<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seafair Event at Green Lake<\/strong>: Seafair events are held at various locations throughout Seattle, including Green Lake. The Seafair Milk Carton Derby is a popular event that takes place at Green Lake, where participants build boats from milk cartons and race them on the water<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/visitseattle.org\/blog\/70-years-of-seafair\/\">3<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>History of Hydroplane Racing<\/strong>: Hydroplane racing has been a significant part of Seafair since its inception. The Seafair Cup hydroplane races are a highlight of the festival, attracting both local and national attention<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greaterseattleonthecheap.com\/seafair-history\/\">1<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seattlepi.com\/local\/seattle-history\/article\/69-years-Seafair-Seattle-history-summer-festival-14119668.php\">4<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seattle Yacht Club<\/strong>: the Seattle Yacht Club hydroplane is displayed at the Museum of History and Industry (MOHI) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fleet Week<\/strong>: Fleet Week is part of Seafair and celebrates the sea services. It includes events such as the Parade of Ships, ship tours, and community outreach<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/visitseattle.org\/events\/seafair-weekend-festival\/\">6<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Foot Race<\/strong>: There is a foot race prior to the Seafair Torchlight Parade<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/100_1772-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, Seafair is a beloved summer festival in Seattle that offers a wide range of events and activities, including parades, hydroplane races, air shows, and other festivities that celebrate the spirit and culture of the city<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greaterseattleonthecheap.com\/seafair-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seattlepi.com\/local\/seattle-history\/article\/69-years-Seafair-Seattle-history-summer-festival-14119668.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/visitseattle.org\/events\/seafair-weekend-festival\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading font-display first:mt-xs mb-3 mt-8 text-lg font-[500] leading-[1.5em] lg:text-xl dark:font-[475]\" id=\"seafair-torchlight-parade-2025-budget-and-funding\">Seafair Torchlight Parade 2025: Budget and Funding Structure<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 md:text-lg dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"overall-seafair-organization-budget\">Overall Seafair Organization Budget<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">Seafair operates as a&nbsp;<strong>501(c)(4) non-profit organization<\/strong>&nbsp;with a substantial multi-million dollar annual budget. Historical data from 2011 indicates that&nbsp;<strong>Seafair operates on a $3 million dollar budget annually<\/strong><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/clerk.seattle.gov\/~public\/meetingrecords\/2011\/cbriefing20110404_4a.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a>, while more recent financial records from 2019 show the organization had&nbsp;<strong>revenue of $4.9 million and expenses of $4.53 million<\/strong><a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/projects.propublica.org\/nonprofits\/organizations\/910557448\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a>.&nbsp;The&nbsp;<strong>Seafair Charitable Foundation<\/strong>, which is the 501(c)(3) arm of the organization, reported&nbsp;<strong>$3.94 million in revenue and $3.81 million in expenses<\/strong>&nbsp;in its most recent filings<a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/projects.propublica.org\/nonprofits\/organizations\/830783366\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"22008\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_3845-jpg-4\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3845-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1920,2560\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 14&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1724848464&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.7&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00020699648105982&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_3845.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3845-225x300.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3845-768x1024.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3845-768x1024.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-22008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3845-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3845-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3845-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3845-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3845-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">The organization operates with&nbsp;<strong>a full-time staff of six employees and 12 seasonal contractors<\/strong>, supported by&nbsp;<strong>over 3,000 dedicated volunteers<\/strong>&nbsp;who help execute all events throughout the festival season<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/fairsandexpos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Seafair-CEO-Job-Description-May-2024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a><a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/causes.benevity.org\/causes\/840-830783366?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5<\/a>.&nbsp;As a&nbsp;<strong>multi-week festival featuring over 30 community events that reach more than two million people<\/strong>, Seafair represents one of the largest entertainment productions in the Pacific Northwest<a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seafair.org\/what-is-seafair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"22009\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_3844-jpg-3\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3844-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1920,2560\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 14&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1724848272&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.7&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00040700040700041&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_3844.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3844-225x300.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3844-768x1024.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3844-768x1024.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-22009\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3844-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3844-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3844-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3844-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3844-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 md:text-lg dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"parade-specific-budget-information\">Parade-Specific Budget Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">While specific budget figures exclusively for the Torchlight Parade were not disclosed in available sources, several cost components can be identified:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Entry fees<\/strong>&nbsp;for parade participants provide some revenue, ranging from&nbsp;<strong>$100 for small nonprofits<\/strong>&nbsp;(with operating budgets under,000 for commercial entries**<a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seafair.org\/torchlight-parade\/event-application\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7<\/a>.&nbsp;The parade typically features over 100 entries, suggesting substantial revenue from these participation fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"22010\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_3827-jpg\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3827-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1920,2560\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 14&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1724844155&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.7&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0005800464037123&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_3827.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3827-225x300.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3827-768x1024.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3827-768x1024.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-22010\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3827-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3827-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3827-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3827-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3827-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Reserved seating tickets<\/strong>&nbsp;generate additional revenue, with prices ranging from&nbsp;<strong>$50 to $80<\/strong>&nbsp;depending on viewing location<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fox13seattle.com\/news\/seafair-torchlight-parade-tickets\">8<\/a>.&nbsp;The parade offers multiple seating zones including Orange Zone ($50), Red Zone TV Grandstand East ($80), Green Zone TV Grandstand West ($80), and ADA accessible seating ($70)<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seafair.org\/tickets\/torchlight-parade\/\">9<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 md:text-lg dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"city-permit-and-infrastructure-costs\">City Permit and Infrastructure Costs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">The parade requires substantial city permits and services.&nbsp;<strong>Seafair annually pays over two hundred thousand dollars in special event permit fees for each event, admission tax on all ticketed events, and additional taxes to the City and State<\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/clerk.seattle.gov\/~public\/meetingrecords\/2011\/cbriefing20110404_4a.pdf\">1<\/a>.&nbsp;Seattle&#8217;s 2025 special event permit fee structure includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li><strong>Application Fee<\/strong>: $90 per event<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seattle.gov\/special-events\/permits\/permit-fees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Administrative Fee Minimum<\/strong>: $245<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seattle.gov\/special-events\/permits\/permit-fees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Police Officer Staff<\/strong>: $88 per hour per officer (minimum 2 hours)<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seattle.gov\/special-events\/permits\/permit-fees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Street closure fees<\/strong>&nbsp;based on arterial classification, ranging from $11.17 per hour for access streets to $32.11 per hour for principal arterials<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seattle.gov\/special-events\/permits\/permit-fees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-attachment-id=\"22011\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_3828-jpg\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3828-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1920\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 14&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1724844167&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.7&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00039793076004775&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_3828.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3828-300x225.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3828-1024x768.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3828-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-22011\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3828-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3828-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3828-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3828-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3828-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">The 2025 parade&#8217;s new&nbsp;<strong>waterfront route along Alaskan Way<\/strong>&nbsp;likely incurred significant additional costs due to the prime downtown location and extended street closures from&nbsp;<strong>5:00 PM to 11:30 PM<\/strong><a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seafair.org\/torchlight-parade\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">11<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 md:text-lg dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"funding-sources\">Funding Sources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">Seafair&#8217;s funding comes from multiple revenue streams:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\">Corporate Sponsorships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Alaska Airlines<\/strong>&nbsp;serves as the&nbsp;<strong>title sponsor<\/strong>&nbsp;of the Torchlight Parade, with the event officially named the &#8220;Alaska Airlines Seafair Torchlight Parade&#8221;<a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seafair.org\/torchlight-parade\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">11<\/a>.&nbsp;While specific sponsorship amounts were not disclosed, Alaska Airlines has a history of substantial community investments, with their foundation typically providing grants ranging from&nbsp;<strong>$5,000 to $20,000<\/strong><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alaskaair.com\/content\/about-us\/social-responsibility\/alaska-airlines-foundation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">12<\/a>and offering comprehensive corporate partnerships across multiple Seattle venues and events<a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/news.alaskaair.com\/alaska-airlines\/alaska-airlines-sponsorship-nhl-seattle-arena\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">13<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"file:\/\/\/private\/var\/mobile\/Containers\/Data\/Application\/A4C31433-2755-4B41-B24D-147B57D91167\/tmp\/org.automattic.MediaImageServiceSymlinks\/thumbnail-c66569ba-cdbb-48fb-b96f-9c39b641972d-1365x1024.jpeg\" class=\"wp-image--762215657\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">Additional major sponsors include&nbsp;<strong>Boeing<\/strong>&nbsp;(Official Aerospace Partner),&nbsp;<strong>Kaiser Permanente<\/strong>&nbsp;(Torchlight Run sponsor), and numerous other corporate partners providing beverage, food, media, and logistical support<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seafair.org\/official-partners\/\">14<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\">Charitable Foundation Revenue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">The&nbsp;<strong>Seafair Charitable Foundation<\/strong>&nbsp;generates substantial funding through events like&nbsp;<strong>&#8220;Brunch &amp; the Blues,&#8221;<\/strong>&nbsp;described as&nbsp;<strong>&#8220;the largest fundraising event of the year&#8221;<\/strong><a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seafair.org\/brunch-and-the-blues\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15<\/a>.&nbsp;In 2023, the foundation reported&nbsp;<strong>$1,968,693 in contributions<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>$1,086,236 in program services revenue<\/strong><a class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/projects.propublica.org\/nonprofits\/organizations\/830783366\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"file:\/\/\/private\/var\/mobile\/Containers\/Data\/Application\/A4C31433-2755-4B41-B24D-147B57D91167\/tmp\/org.automattic.MediaImageServiceSymlinks\/thumbnail-da440b06-3e09-4020-a848-2d94f5a23882-1024x1365.jpeg\" class=\"wp-image--225344744\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\">Public and Grant Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">While Seafair operates independently, it receives some public support. The&nbsp;<strong>Port of Seattle<\/strong>&nbsp;provides community grants and tourism support, with their&nbsp;<strong>Tourism Marketing Support Program providing up to $200,000 annually<\/strong>&nbsp;for statewide tourism partners<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.portseattle.org\/community\/community-grants\">16<\/a>.&nbsp;Seattle&#8217;s Office of Arts &amp; Culture offers various grant programs, though specific Seafair allocations were not detailed in available sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"22013\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_3023-jpg\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3023-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1920,2560\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 14&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1718023833&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.7&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00017001020061204&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_3023.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3023-225x300.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3023-768x1024.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3023-768x1024.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-22013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3023-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3023-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3023-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3023-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3023-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\">Volunteer Contributions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">A critical cost-saving element is Seafair&#8217;s&nbsp;<strong>volunteer workforce of over 3,000 people<\/strong>, which provides substantial in-kind value by handling everything from&nbsp;<strong>event setup and breakdown to hospitality, security, first aid, and specialized technical work<\/strong>&nbsp;including dive teams and construction crews<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seafair.org\/volunteer\/\">17<\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/seafair.volunteerlocal.com\/\">18<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"22014\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/links\/smith-tower-a-historic-seattle-experience\/img_1250-jpg#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_1250.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1946,1946\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 14&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1707567040&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.7&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00099108027750248&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_1250.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_1250-300x300.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_1250-1024x1024.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_1250-1024x1024.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-22014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_1250-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_1250-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_1250-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_1250-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_1250-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_1250-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_1250.jpg 1946w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 mt-6 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 md:text-lg dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"economic-impact-vs-operating-costs\">Economic Impact vs. Operating Costs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">Despite the substantial costs, Seafair generates significant economic returns.&nbsp;<strong>Based on an economic impact study, Seafair events annually contribute over $50 million in economic impact on the Greater Seattle Region<\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\" mr-[2px] citation ml-xs inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/clerk.seattle.gov\/~public\/meetingrecords\/2011\/cbriefing20110404_4a.pdf\">1<\/a>.&nbsp;The broader Seattle tourism ecosystem benefits substantially, with&nbsp;<strong>visitor spending reaching $8.8 billion in 2024<\/strong>&nbsp;and downtown hotels achieving&nbsp;<strong>100% of 2019 occupancy levels by June 2025<\/strong>[previous conversation context].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-attachment-id=\"22015\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_1253-jpg-2\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_1253-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1920\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 14&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1707567099&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.7&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00094517958412098&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_1253.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_1253-300x225.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_1253-1024x768.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_1253-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-22015\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_1253-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_1253-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_1253-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_1253-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_1253-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">The organization&#8217;s mission emphasizes providing&nbsp;<strong>&#8220;free and affordable entertainment&#8221;<\/strong>&nbsp;to the Puget Sound region, with the Torchlight Parade itself being&nbsp;<strong>&#8220;free and open to the public&#8221;<\/strong><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seafair.org\/torchlight-parade\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">11<\/a>, making accessibility a key budgetary consideration alongside revenue generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-attachment-id=\"22016\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_1251-jpg-2\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_1251-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1919\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 14&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1707567049&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.7&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0017482517482517&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_1251.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_1251-300x225.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_1251-1024x768.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_1251-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-22016\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_1251-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_1251-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_1251-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_1251-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_1251-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"my-0\">The 2025 route change to the waterfront, while likely increasing infrastructure and permit costs, positions the parade to showcase Seattle&#8217;s&nbsp;<strong>$1.2 billion waterfront renovation project<\/strong>, demonstrating how public infrastructure investments and private event production intersect to create community value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/100_1732-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>The Seafair Pirates are a group of individuals who participate in the Seafair festival as goodwill ambassadors for the city of Seattle<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Seafair_Pirates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a>. They are led by Captain Kidd and Davy Jones, and they participate in approximately 40 local festivals as well as several hundred private appearances throughout the summer<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Seafair_Pirates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Seafair festival starts with the Seafair Pirates Landing at Alki Beach in Seattle, usually during the first Saturday of July<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Seafair_Pirates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seafair.org\/community-events\/seafair-pirates-landing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a>. However, in 2022, the Seafair Pirate landing at Alki Beach was canceled due to the pandemic<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whereiamnow.net\/post\/life-at-alki-beach-pirates-and-pole-vaulters-aaaargh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/100_1731-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pirates are known for their colorful costumes and their playful, swashbuckling demeanor<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seafair.org\/community-events\/seafair-pirates-landing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a>.They have traveled across the United States and Canada, as well as to Grand Cayman, Mazatl\u00e1n, Kobe, and Taiwan<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Seafair_Pirates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/100_1723-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To become a Seafair pirate, one can contact the Seafair organization and express interest in joining the group<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Seafair_Pirates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a>. Overall, the Seafair Pirates are an integral part of the Seafair festival and add to the festive atmosphere of the event<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Seafair_Pirates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seafair.org\/community-events\/seafair-pirates-landing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/100_1734-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To become a Seafair Pirate, there are several requirements that must be met, according to the Seafair Pirates website<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/seafairpirates.org\/candidate-apply-here\/\">1<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/seafairpirates.org\/seattle-seafair-pirates-candidate-application\/\">4<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The applicant must be at least 21 years old.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The applicant must not have any felony convictions or outstanding warrants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The applicant must not be an alcoholic or excessive drinker.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/100_1718-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Becoming a Seafair Pirate is a lengthy process that requires a prospective member to obtain a sponsor who is a current pirate, as mentioned in a Seattle Times article<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seattletimes.com\/seattle-news\/recent-problems-with-seafair-pirates-recall-groups-rowdiest-days\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a>. The applicant must then serve at least one full calendar year as a Candidate, essentially an apprentice pirate, according to the Seafair Pirates website<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/seafairpirates.org\/candidate-apply-here\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Image575-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>The Seafair Pirates are a volunteer crew of buccaneers, and they participate in approximately 40 local festivals as well as several hundred private appearances throughout the summer<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/mltnews.com\/heres-chance-become-seafair-pirate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a>. However, it is worth noting that the Seafair Pirate landing at Alki Beach was canceled in 2022 due to the pandemic<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whereiamnow.net\/post\/life-at-alki-beach-pirates-and-pole-vaulters-aaaargh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Women are allowed to become Seafair Pirates. There are no gender restrictions for joining the Seafair Pirates, and women have been members of the group for many years<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.king5.com\/article\/entertainment\/television\/programs\/evening\/becoming-a-pirate-with-the-seattle-seafair-pirates\/281-ed180864-427b-4fe8-bb3a-6b5224c85847\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a>. However, the Seafair Pirates have faced criticism in the past for problematic behavior, including targeting women and showing disrespect towards them<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seattletimes.com\/seattle-news\/recent-problems-with-seafair-pirates-recall-groups-rowdiest-days\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/100_1724-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The role of women in Seattle Seafair is diverse and multifaceted. Women have played prominent roles in the Seafair festival, including serving as &#8220;Miss Seafair&#8221; or &#8220;Seafair Queen,&#8221; a tradition that dates back to the 1950s<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seattledivingservices.com\/post\/seafair-is-near\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a>. Women have also participated in various events and activities associated with Seafair, such as the Milk Carton Derby and the Torchlight Parade<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seattledivingservices.com\/post\/seafair-is-near\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a>. Overall, women have been an integral part of the Seafair festival and have contributed to its success and vibrancy over the years<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seattledivingservices.com\/post\/seafair-is-near\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-attachment-id=\"1598\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/archives\/1493\/image-19#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/image10-e1407283255726.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2048,1536\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"image\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/image10-e1407283255726-300x225.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/image10-e1407283255726-1024x768.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/image10-e1407283255726-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/image10-e1407283255726-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/image10-e1407283255726-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/image10-e1407283255726.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Is fleet week part of Seafair? What is the Torchlight parade?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/image3-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, Fleet Week is part of Seafair. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/image1-e1407281581680-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Fleet Week is a celebration of the sea services where active-duty ships and personnel from the US Navy, US Coast Guard, and Canadian Navy visit Seattle for a week of community outreach and public events<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/curiocity.com\/seattle-seafair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6<\/a>. The Fleet Week celebration typically includes the Parade of Ships, where the ships arrive in Seattle and pass through Elliott Bay<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/watch?v=hncl4hU6zNs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>The Torchlight Parade is a popular event during Seafair that takes place on the streets of downtown Seattle<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seattletimes.com\/entertainment\/events\/2023-torchlight-parade-and-more-from-seafair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seattleschild.com\/events\/seafair-torchlight-parade-starts-at-3-pm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seafair.org\/tlp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5<\/a>. The parade features marching bands, floats, and the legendary Seafair Pirates<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seattleschild.com\/events\/seafair-torchlight-parade-starts-at-3-pm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a>. The Torchlight Parade is a celebration of the cultural diversity and traditions of the Pacific Northwest, with over 100 entries showcasing diverse cultures throughout the region<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seafair.org\/tlp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5<\/a>. The parade typically kicks off in the evening and is followed by a fireworks show<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seattletimes.com\/entertainment\/events\/2023-torchlight-parade-and-more-from-seafair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a>.Overall, Seafair is a summer festival that offers a wide range of events and activities, including Fleet Week, the Torchlight Parade, hydroplane races, and air shows<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seattleschild.com\/best-of-seafair-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/curiocity.com\/seattle-seafair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/image6-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What events are part of Fleet Week at Seafair<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fleet Week is a part of Seafair that celebrates the sea services and includes a variety of events and activities<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kiro7.com\/news\/local\/seafair-fleet-week-brings-military-ships-seattle-waterfront\/WSQI5JTJZFFS5HVRYGVLYFADDM\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/komonews.com\/news\/local\/seattle-seafair-fleet-week-parade-ships-elliott-bay-public-meet-greet-pier-46-waterfront-66-ship-tour-sailors-music-navy-coast-guard-royal-canadian-washington-summer-celebration-boat-vessel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/curiocity.com\/seattle-seafair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seattleschild.com\/events\/seafair-fleet-week\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/do206.com\/events\/2023\/8\/1\/boeing-maritime-celebration-seafair-fleet-week-tickets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6<\/a>. Here are some of the events that are part of Fleet Week:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/image7-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Here milk jugs make a platform for a milk carton derby vessel.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Parade of Ships<\/strong>: The Parade of Ships is a highlight of Fleet Week, where active-duty ships from the US Navy, US Coast Guard, and Canadian Navy arrive in Seattle and pass through Elliott Bay<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/watch?v=hncl4hU6zNs\">2<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/komonews.com\/news\/local\/seattle-seafair-fleet-week-parade-ships-elliott-bay-public-meet-greet-pier-46-waterfront-66-ship-tour-sailors-music-navy-coast-guard-royal-canadian-washington-summer-celebration-boat-vessel\">3<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ship Tours<\/strong>: The public can tour impressive military ships during Fleet Week, including tours at Piers 46, 66, and 69<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kiro7.com\/news\/local\/seafair-fleet-week-brings-military-ships-seattle-waterfront\/WSQI5JTJZFFS5HVRYGVLYFADDM\/\">1<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seattleschild.com\/events\/seafair-fleet-week\/\">5<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meet and Greet<\/strong>: Fleet Week includes public meet and greets with sailors from the visiting ships<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/komonews.com\/news\/local\/seattle-seafair-fleet-week-parade-ships-elliott-bay-public-meet-greet-pier-46-waterfront-66-ship-tour-sailors-music-navy-coast-guard-royal-canadian-washington-summer-celebration-boat-vessel\">3<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Community Outreach<\/strong>: Fleet Week includes community outreach events where sailors from the visiting ships participate in volunteer activities and engage with the local community<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kiro7.com\/news\/local\/seafair-fleet-week-brings-military-ships-seattle-waterfront\/WSQI5JTJZFFS5HVRYGVLYFADDM\/\">1<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/image-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, Fleet Week is a celebration of the sea services that offers the public an opportunity to engage with the military and learn more about their work and service to the country<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kiro7.com\/news\/local\/seafair-fleet-week-brings-military-ships-seattle-waterfront\/WSQI5JTJZFFS5HVRYGVLYFADDM\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/komonews.com\/news\/local\/seattle-seafair-fleet-week-parade-ships-elliott-bay-public-meet-greet-pier-46-waterfront-66-ship-tour-sailors-music-navy-coast-guard-royal-canadian-washington-summer-celebration-boat-vessel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/curiocity.com\/seattle-seafair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seattleschild.com\/events\/seafair-fleet-week\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/do206.com\/events\/2023\/8\/1\/boeing-maritime-celebration-seafair-fleet-week-tickets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/image15-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This is a multihull boat built of milk cartons. She raced using paddles.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is the history of hydroplane racing in Seattle and how did it become part of Seafair<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hydroplane racing has been a significant part of Seafair since its inception<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timesunion.com\/local\/seattle-history\/article\/A-brief-history-of-Seafair-13101441.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Seafair_Cup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greaterseattleonthecheap.com\/seafair-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5<\/a>. Here is a brief history of hydroplane racing in Seattle and how it became part of Seafair:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-attachment-id=\"5114\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_5313-jpg\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_5313-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1920\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1417694207&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.033333333333333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_5313.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_5313-300x225.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_5313-1024x768.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_5313-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_5313-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_5313-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_5313-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_5313-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_5313-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In 1950, the hydroplane racing boat called Slo Mo Shun IV won the Gold Cup race in Detroit, and the race was added to the Seafair festival in Seattle<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timesunion.com\/local\/seattle-history\/article\/A-brief-history-of-Seafair-13101441.php\">1<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Seafair_Cup\">2<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The first hydroplane race in Seattle was held in 1951, and it was won by Lou Fageol driving Stan Sayres&#8217; Slo-mo-shun V<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Seafair_Cup\">2<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Seafair Cup is an H1 Unlimited hydroplane boat race held annually in late July and early August on Lake Washington in Seattle<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Seafair_Cup\">2<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seattle&#8217;s history of unlimited hydroplane racing dates back to July 1950, when it was announced that the APBA Gold Cup was leaving Detroit in favor of Seattle<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Seafair_Cup\">2<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Emerald City has hosted the Unlimiteds every year from 1951 to 2019<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Seafair_Cup\">2<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hydroplane racing has become one of the signature events of Seafair, attracting both local and national attention<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timesunion.com\/local\/seattle-history\/article\/A-brief-history-of-Seafair-13101441.php\">1<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seattlepi.com\/local\/seattle-history\/article\/69-years-Seafair-Seattle-history-summer-festival-14119668.php\">4<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In addition to hydroplane racing, Seafair features a variety of other events and activities, including parades, air shows, and community festivals<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greaterseattleonthecheap.com\/seafair-events\/\">3<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seattlepi.com\/local\/seattle-history\/article\/69-years-Seafair-Seattle-history-summer-festival-14119668.php\">4<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greaterseattleonthecheap.com\/seafair-history\/\">5<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-attachment-id=\"5115\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_5315-jpg\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_5315-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1920\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1417694295&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;125&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.033333333333333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_5315.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_5315-300x225.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_5315-1024x768.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_5315-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_5315-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_5315-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_5315-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_5315-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_5315-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, hydroplane racing has a long and storied history in Seattle, and it has become an integral part of the Seafair festival<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timesunion.com\/local\/seattle-history\/article\/A-brief-history-of-Seafair-13101441.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Seafair_Cup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greaterseattleonthecheap.com\/seafair-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/image14-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Back to the future with this milk carton De Lorean boat named OUTATIME.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is the Gold Cup in Hydroplane racing? When has Seattle hosted the Gold Cup? How did it get the Gold Cup for 2023?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Gold Cup is a prestigious hydroplane boat race that is part of the H1 Unlimited Racing Series. It is considered the oldest trophy in American motorsports<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/komonews.com\/news\/local\/seattle-to-host-prestigious-apba-gold-cup-after-nearly-four-decades-at-2023-h1-unlimited-racing-series-finale-hydroplane-racing-boats-seafair-apba-gold-cup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a>. The Gold Cup race was originally held in Detroit, but in 1951, it was announced that the race would be held in Seattle as part of the Seafair festival<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Seafair_Cup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a>. The Gold Cup became a significant event in Seattle&#8217;s hydroplane racing history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-attachment-id=\"5116\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_5241-jpg\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_5241-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1920\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1417688643&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.033333333333333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_5241.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_5241-300x225.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_5241-1024x768.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_5241-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5116\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_5241-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_5241-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_5241-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_5241-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_5241-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Seattle has hosted the Gold Cup multiple times throughout the years. The city hosted the Gold Cup races in 1951 to 1955, 1957 to 1959, 1962, 1965, 1967, 1974, 1981, and 1985<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Seafair_Cup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a>. However, the Gold Cup races were not held in Seattle every year, and the event has been canceled in some years, including 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Seafair_Cup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2023, Seattle will once again host the prestigious APBA Gold Cup after nearly four decades. The H1 Unlimited Racing Series finale will take place in Seattle, and the winner will be presented with the APBA Gold Cup<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/komonews.com\/news\/local\/seattle-to-host-prestigious-apba-gold-cup-after-nearly-four-decades-at-2023-h1-unlimited-racing-series-finale-hydroplane-racing-boats-seafair-apba-gold-cup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a>. This event is part of the Seafair Weekend Festival, which includes other attractions such as the Blue Angels air show and vintage hydroplane displays<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seattletimes.com\/entertainment\/events\/seafair-weekend-festival-2023-gold-cup-blue-angels-and-more\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-attachment-id=\"5117\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_5249-jpg\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_5249-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1920\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1417689015&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.033333333333333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_5249.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_5249-300x225.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_5249-1024x768.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_5249-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_5249-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_5249-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_5249-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_5249-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_5249-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The winner of the Gold Cup in hydroplane racing is determined by the fastest time in the final heat of the race<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/sports\/Gold-Cup\">1<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/APBA_Gold_Cup\">3<\/a>.&nbsp;Here are some additional details about the Gold Cup in hydroplane racing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Gold Cup is the premier annual motorboat-racing prize in the United States, and it was instituted by the American Power Boat Association in 1904<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/sports\/Gold-Cup\">1<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The first race for the cup was held on the Hudson River and was won by C.C. Riotte\u2019s Standard with the fastest heat of 23.6 miles (38 km) per hour<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/sports\/Gold-Cup\">1<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The winning boats since 1911 have been hydroplanes, usually of unlimited engine displacement<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/sports\/Gold-Cup\">1<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Gold Cup is one of a series of unlimited hydroplane races sponsored annually by the American Power Boat Association and culminating with the award of a national championship<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/sports\/Gold-Cup\">1<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The driver with the most Gold Cup victories is Chip Hanauer, with 11 victories<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/APBA_Gold_Cup\">3<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dave Villwock is second, with 10, and Bill Muncey is third, with eight<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/APBA_Gold_Cup\">3<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"5159\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_8797-jpg\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_8797-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1920,2560\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 7 Plus&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1691151516&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;3.99&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.076923076923077&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_8797.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_8797-225x300.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_8797-768x1024.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_8797-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_8797-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_8797-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_8797-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_8797-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_8797-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Gold Cup race is a thrilling and highly anticipated event that showcases high-speed hydroplane racing on the water<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seafair.org\/gold-cup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a>. The winner in 2023 be presented with the American Hydroplane Boat Race (APBA) Gold Cup, the oldest trophy in American motorsports<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/komonews.com\/news\/local\/seattle-to-host-prestigious-apba-gold-cup-after-nearly-four-decades-at-2023-h1-unlimited-racing-series-finale-hydroplane-racing-boats-seafair-apba-gold-cup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hydroplane racing has become an integral part of Seafair and adds to the excitement and tradition of the festival<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Seafair_Cup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seattletimes.com\/entertainment\/events\/seafair-weekend-festival-2023-gold-cup-blue-angels-and-more\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/image9-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Taco Time milk carton derby entry for its 50th Anniversary.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What are the rules involving The Seafair Milk Carton Derby? Can Duck tape be used? Are there design categories for judging? Do the craft built race in the water? Do many sink?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/image13-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Many paddlers on some milk carton derby veasels. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Seafair Milk Carton Derby is a quirky and creative boat-building event that has been a part of Seafair since 1972<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seattletimes.com\/seattle-news\/at-the-seafair-milk-carton-derby-its-whatever-float-your-boat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/seattlerefined.com\/lifestyle\/photos-crazy-mechanical-creations-at-the-milk-carton-derby\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5<\/a>. Here are the rules and guidelines for the Milk Carton Derby based on the search results:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/image12-e1407283424930-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This is a fast craft on the water. Kayak paddles are used.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Boat Construction<\/strong>: Boats must be of homemade construction and primarily rely on milk cartons for flotation<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/seattle.curbed.com\/2018\/7\/19\/17589480\/milk-carton-derby-seafair-photos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/secure.getmeregistered.com\/get_information.php?event_id=11774\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6<\/a>. The primary flotation must be dependent upon milk cartons, and the use of other materials such as plastic, packing tape, lamination, or metal to cover the hulls is not allowed<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/secure.getmeregistered.com\/get_information.php?event_id=11774\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6<\/a>. Chicken wire or plastic mesh can be used<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/secure.getmeregistered.com\/get_information.php?event_id=11774\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6<\/a>. A minimum of 50 one-half gallon milk cartons is required for each boat<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/secure.getmeregistered.com\/get_information.php?event_id=10658\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seattlepi.com\/lifestyle\/article\/Got-milk-cartons-Set-sail-for-Seafair-derby-1090552.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/secure.getmeregistered.com\/get_information.php?event_id=11774\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/seafairpirates.org\/signature-seafair-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Carton Filling<\/strong>: Cartons may not be filled with anything<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/secure.getmeregistered.com\/get_information.php?event_id=11774\">6<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Design Categories<\/strong>: The Derby is divided into several vessel categories and age categories<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/secure.getmeregistered.com\/get_information.php?event_id=10658\">2<\/a>.&nbsp;The specific design categories for judging are not mentioned in the search results.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Race in the Water<\/strong>: The crafts built for the Milk Carton Derby are raced on the water<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/seattle.curbed.com\/2018\/7\/19\/17589480\/milk-carton-derby-seafair-photos\">1<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seattletimes.com\/seattle-news\/at-the-seafair-milk-carton-derby-its-whatever-float-your-boat\/\">4<\/a>.&nbsp;Participants compete in divisions ranging from youth to adult to military<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seattletimes.com\/seattle-news\/at-the-seafair-milk-carton-derby-its-whatever-float-your-boat\/\">4<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sinkage<\/strong>: While the search results do not mention the sinking of boats, it is possible that some boats may sink during the races due to design or construction issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/image11-e1407283147231-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Elaborate model of steam ship made of milk cartons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Seafair Milk Carton Derby is a fun and unique event that showcases creativity and boatmanship. Participants construct boats using milk cartons and compete in various categories, racing their creations on the water<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seattletimes.com\/seattle-news\/at-the-seafair-milk-carton-derby-its-whatever-float-your-boat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/seattlerefined.com\/lifestyle\/photos-crazy-mechanical-creations-at-the-milk-carton-derby\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is Ballard Seafood Fest? Is it part of Seafair?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ballard Seafood Fest is a three-day seafood festival that takes place in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greaterseattleonthecheap.com\/ballard-seafoodfest\/\">2<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seafoodfest.org\/about\">3<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seafoodfest.org\/\">4<\/a>.Here are some key details about the festival:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Date<\/strong>: The festival typically takes place in mid-July<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seafair.org\/community-events\/ballard-seafood-fest\">1<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seattletimes.com\/entertainment\/events\/waiting-for-seafair-dont-miss-seattles-other-big-summer-festivals\/\">5<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvacationdeals.com\/vacation-spots\/usa\/west\/celebrate-ballard-seafoodfest-in-seattle\/\">6<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Activities<\/strong>: The festival features a diverse range of seafood dishes from local restaurants and vendors, as well as live music performances, art exhibits, craft vendors, and family-friendly activities<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seafoodfest.org\/about\">3<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seafoodfest.org\/\">4<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Attendance<\/strong>: The festival draws over 75,000 people each year<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greaterseattleonthecheap.com\/ballard-seafoodfest\/\">2<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Relation to Seafair<\/strong>: Ballard Seafood Fest is not officially part of Seafair, but it is listed on the Seafair website as a community event<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seafair.org\/community-events\/ballard-seafood-fest\">1<\/a>.&nbsp;Both events take place during the summer months and offer a variety of activities and attractions for attendees<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seattletimes.com\/entertainment\/events\/waiting-for-seafair-dont-miss-seattles-other-big-summer-festivals\/\">5<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, Ballard Seafood Fest is a popular summer festival in Seattle that celebrates the city&#8217;s love of seafood and offers a range of entertainment and activities for visitors of all ages<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greaterseattleonthecheap.com\/ballard-seafoodfest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seafoodfest.org\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seafoodfest.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides the Ballard Seafood Fest, there are several other community events. These events are not directly funded by Seafair, but they are recognized and promoted as community events on the Seafair website. Here are some examples of community events listed on the Seafair website:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ballard Seafood Fest<\/strong>: A three-day seafood festival in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle that features live music, local restaurants, vendors, and family fun<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seafair.org\/community-events\/ballard-seafood-fest\">1<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seafoodfest.org\/about\">4<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seafoodfest.org\/\">6<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>West Seattle Summer Fest<\/strong>: A summer festival in West Seattle that offers live music, food vendors, arts and crafts, and family-friendly activities<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seattletimes.com\/entertainment\/events\/waiting-for-seafair-dont-miss-seattles-other-big-summer-festivals\/\">5<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seafair Indian Days Powwow<\/strong>: A cultural celebration that showcases Native American traditions, including traditional dancing, drumming, arts, crafts, and food<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seattletimes.com\/entertainment\/events\/waiting-for-seafair-dont-miss-seattles-other-big-summer-festivals\/\">5<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Magnolia Summerfest<\/strong>: A community festival in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle that includes a parade, live music, food vendors, and a variety of activities for all ages<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seattletimes.com\/entertainment\/events\/waiting-for-seafair-dont-miss-seattles-other-big-summer-festivals\/\">5<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>These community events are funded through various means, including sponsorships, vendor fees, ticket sales, and community support<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.king5.com\/article\/news\/local\/fundraising-efforts-seafair\/281-9910f2f7-4b4a-406e-8016-0769c5559516\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a>. While Seafair does not directly fund these events, they are recognized and promoted as part of the larger Seafair festival, which entertains millions of people each summer<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.king5.com\/article\/news\/local\/fundraising-efforts-seafair\/281-9910f2f7-4b4a-406e-8016-0769c5559516\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How long has the Seafair Indian Days Powwow been held? Where does it take place? Do native artists sell works at Seafair Indian Days Powwow? How important is Indian culture to the city of Seattle? Why was the city named Seattle?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Seafair Indian Days Powwow has been held for several years and is an important event that showcases Native American culture in Seattle. Here is the information based on the search results:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Duration<\/strong>: The Seafair Indian Days Powwow is typically a three-day event<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/everout.com\/seattle\/events\/seafair-indian-days-powwow\/e118939\/\">2<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seattleschild.com\/seafair-indian-days-powwow-is-july-15-17-in-discovery-park\/\">3<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/seattle.kidsoutandabout.com\/content\/34th-annual-seafair-indian-days-powwow\">5<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong>: The powwow takes place at the Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center grounds in Seattle&#8217;s Discovery Park<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seattleschild.com\/seafair-indian-days-powwow-is-july-15-17-in-discovery-park\/\">3<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/seattle.kidsoutandabout.com\/content\/34th-annual-seafair-indian-days-powwow\">5<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Activities<\/strong>: The powwow showcases various aspects of Native American culture, including traditional Indian cooking, jewelry-making, music, and especially dancing<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/unitedindians.org\/powwow-new\/\">1<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/visitseattle.org\/events\/36th-seafair-indian-days-powwow\/\">4<\/a>.&nbsp;Native artists may also sell their works at the powwow<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/unitedindians.org\/powwow-new\/\">1<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Importance of Indian Culture<\/strong>: Indian culture holds significant importance in the city of Seattle. The Seafair Indian Days Powwow provides an opportunity for people to engage with and appreciate Native and Indigenous culture<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seattleschild.com\/seafair-indian-days-powwow-is-july-15-17-in-discovery-park\/\">3<\/a>.&nbsp;It is a celebration of traditions, art, music, and dance that contribute to the cultural fabric of the city.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Origin of the Name &#8220;Seattle&#8221;<\/strong>: The city of Seattle was named after Chief Seattle (also known as Chief Sealth), a prominent leader of the Duwamish and Suquamish tribes who inhabited the area<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greaterseattleonthecheap.com\/seafair-history\/\">6<\/a>.&nbsp;The name was chosen to honor and recognize the indigenous heritage of the region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"3889\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/archives\/3654\/img_6846-jpg-2#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/img_6846-1-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1828,2560\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 7 Plus&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1685635177&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6.6&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_6846.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" 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https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/img_6846-1-1463x2048.jpg 1463w, https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/img_6846-1-scaled.jpg 1828w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chief Seattle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Seafair Indian Days Powwow is a cherished event that allows the community to come together and celebrate Native American culture, fostering understanding and appreciation for the rich traditions of the indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/unitedindians.org\/powwow-new\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seattleschild.com\/seafair-indian-days-powwow-is-july-15-17-in-discovery-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/seattle.kidsoutandabout.com\/content\/34th-annual-seafair-indian-days-powwow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>The schedule for Seafair events throughout the summer can vary, but here is a general overview based on 2023:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Every day, through August 6: Elliott Bay events in Seattle<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/everout.com\/seattle\/events\/?category=summer-seafair\">1<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Every day, from August 4-6: Magnolia Summerfest in Southeast Magnolia<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/everout.com\/seattle\/events\/?category=summer-seafair\">1<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Every day, from August 4-6: Genesee Park events<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/everout.com\/seattle\/events\/?category=summer-seafair\">1<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: Various events listed on the Seafair Parade Marshals website<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/seafairparademarshals.org\/events_calendar\/\">2<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fri, August 4, 2023 &#8211; Sun, August 6, 2023: Seafair Weekend Festival, which is the culmination of the summer-long Seafair<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.parentmap.com\/calendar\/seafair-weekend-festival\">3<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Torchlight Parade scheduled for July 28<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seattleschild.com\/best-of-seafair-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-attachment-id=\"5160\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/img_8820-jpg-2\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_8820-1-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1920\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 7 Plus&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1691164194&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6.6&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;20&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00087719298245614&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_8820.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/img_8820-1-300x225.jpg\" 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our slip for S\/V Murrelet in Portage Bay 2023<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"240\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 426 \/ 240;\" width=\"426\" controls src=\"https:\/\/www.eskimo.com\/~mighetto\/murrelet\/Wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01000000-0aff-0242-34a9-08db97177635_240p.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fast on Air and Sea<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that the specific events and dates may vary from year to year, so it is recommended to refer to the official Seafair website or other reliable sources for the most up-to-date information on the schedule of Seafair events throughout the summer<a class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seafair.org\/sfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Seattle Seafair, a festival of fun,<br \/>With hydroplane races and boats in the sun,<br \/>The Parade of Ships arrives in style,<br \/>Fleet Week brings military ships for a while.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Slo Mo Shun IV, the boat that invented summer,<br \/>Started the tradition that&#8217;s still a hummer,<br \/>Royalty reigns with Miss Seafair,<br \/>And the Blue Angels fly through the air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Murrelet, a Macgregor 26X sailboat moored nearby,<br \/>Watches the festivities with a watchful eye,<br \/>The Seafair Indian Days Powwow celebrates culture,<br \/>And Ballard Seafood Fest offers seafood galore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For 70 years, Seafair has been a delight,<br \/>With parades, community events, and boats in sight,<br \/>Seattle&#8217;s summer festival, a tradition so dear,<br \/>Brings joy to all, year after year.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Seattle Seafair, a festival of fun,<br \/>\nWith hydroplane races and boats in the sun,<br \/>\nThe Parade of Ships arrives in style,<br \/>\nFleet Week brings military ships for a while.<\/p>\n<p>Slo Mo Shun IV, the boat that invented summer,<br \/>\nStarted the tradition that&#8217;s still a hummer,<br \/>\nRoyalty reigns with Miss Seafair,<br \/>\nAnd the Blue Angels fly through the air.<\/p>\n<p>Murrelet, a Macgregor 26X sailboat moored nearby,<br \/>\nWatches the festivities with a watchful eye,<br \/>\nThe Seafair Indian Days Powwow celebrates culture,<br \/>\nAnd Ballard Seafood Fest offers seafood galore.<\/p>\n<p>For 70 years, Seafair has been a delight,<br \/>\nWith parades, community events, and boats in sight,<br \/>\nSeattle&#8217;s summer festival, a tradition so dear,<br \/>\nBrings joy to all, year after 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