Mariners vs. Texas Rangers: 7:10 p.m.
Safeco Field
33,000 attending
Motorists can expect heavy traffic before and after the game.

Sunday, May 26

Northwest Folklife Festival: 11 a.m. – 10 p. m.
Seattle Center;
25,000 expected
Streets surrounding Seattle Center will be used for production staging through Tuesday, May 28; expect congestion in the area.  

Mariners vs. Texas Rangers:   1:10 p.m.
Safeco Field
24,000 attending
Motorists can expect heavy traffic before and after the game.

Monday, May 27
Homeless Veteran’s Day:  12 Noon – 4 p.m.
Free BBQ at Bread of Life Mission
2,500 attending
Street closed 6 a.m. – 5 p.m.: S Main Street between Alaskan Way S and  First Avenue S.  Motorists should anticipate congestion on surrounding streets in Pioneer Square.

Northwest Folklife Festival: 11 a.m. – 9 p. m.
Seattle Center;
25,000 expected
Streets surrounding Seattle Center will be used for production staging from now on through Tuesday, May 28; expect congestion in the area.  

Mariners vs. San Diego Padres:   1:10 p.m.
Safeco Field
20,000 attending
Motorists can expect heavy traffic before and after the game.

Contact: Peg Nielsen, 206.684.8114

Contact:  Peg Nielsen, 206-684-8114

Weekend work on SR 99 and Mercer Street: Friday, May 17, through Monday, May 20

SR 99 and Mercer Street will be fully closed to traffic beginning Friday, May 17, at 11:00 p.m. through Monday, May 20, at 5:00 a.m. During the closure:

• ·         SR 99 will be fully closed between Valley Street and the southern end of the Battery Street Tunnel. Traffic traveling through Seattle via SR 99 will be directed to I-5 north of Seattle at 85^th Street or south of Seattle at E Marginal Way.
• ·         Mercer Street will be fully closed to traffic between Fifth Avenue N and Dexter Avenue N. Traffic heading east towards I-5 will be detoured to Denny Way at Fifth Avenue N and will reconnect to Mercer Street at Dexter Avenue N to continue east.
• ·         Sidewalks will be closed on both sides of SR 99 between Thomas and Valley Streets and on the south side of Mercer Street between Fifth Avenue N and Dexter Avenue N.

Early warning signs will be available in advance of the SR 99 lane restrictions. Travelers can expect significant delays and should plan ahead and use alternate routes.

Major Mercer and SR 99 impacts beginning Monday, May 20; Broad Street re-opens to eastbound traffic

Following the full weekend closure of SR 99, lane restrictions on Mercer Street will remain in place between Fourth Avenue N and Ninth Avenue N, and travelers should expect delays. To help alleviate traffic congestion on eastbound Mercer Street, eastbound Broad Street will re-open to traffic on Monday, May 20, as an alternate route for travelers heading to I-5. 

Additional traffic revisions will include:

• ·         Mercer Street will be reduced to two eastbound lanes between Fourth Avenue N and Ninth Avenue N.
• ·         Local access will be maintained at Taylor Avenue N.
• ·         The sidewalk on the north side of Mercer Street will be closed between Fifth Avenue N and Dexter Avenue N. The sidewalk on the south side of Mercer Street will remain open.
• ·         SR 99 traffic will be shifted to the west side of the roadway between Valley and Harrison streets. Two lanes of SR 99 in each direction will remain open.
• ·         The northbound SR 99 off-ramp to Mercer Street will be permanently closed. A new signalized intersection at Republican Street and Dexter Avenue N will be available for northbound SR 99 traffic to reach South Lake Union. 

Detour information available for Mercer Street lane restrictions

A detour map illustrating Mercer Street lane restrictions and pedestrian detours beginning May 20  is available online: http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/mercercorridor.htm.

For more details and traffic impacts, please see the following schedule of events and construction activities.

Friday, May 17
Norwegian 17^th of May Parade:  6 p.m. (start of parade)
Starts at 24^th Avenue NW and NW 62^nd Street
4,500 expected
Parade route: south on 24^th to NW Market St; east on Market to 22^nd Avenue NW; south on 22^nd to Ballard Avenue NW; participants disperse north and south on Ballard Avenue NW.
Parade staging from 4:30 – 6 p.m. on streets around Adams Elementary School located at 26^th Avenue NW and  NW 62^ndStreet.   Plan on street closures and find alternate routes.  22^nd Avenue NW will be closed from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. http://www.17thofmay.org/parade.html

Ballard Bike Street Party:  4 – 7 p.m.
22nd Avenue NW between Market Street and Ballard Avenue NW and Bergen Place Park
800 expected
Street closed from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. :  22^nd Avenue NW http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/summer_ballard.htm

Seattle Storm vs. Tulsa Preseason Game:  7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Key Arena
6,000 attending
Expect congestion on west side of the Seattle Center before and after the game.

Saturday, May 18                      
Seattle University School of Law Graduation:  6 a.m. – 11:59 p.m.
Key Arena, Seattle Center
6,000 attending
All day event; expect congestion on streets surrounding the center grounds.

Seattle’s Best 15K & 10K:  7:30 – 11 a.m.
Starts and ends at Gas Works Park
1,000 participants
Run/walk  route is counter clockwise around Lake Union, using sidewalks, bike trails and some streets going from Gas Works Park, then on the Lake Union Loop Trail and along the Ship Canal back to the park; Seattle Police will assist runners through major intersections; drivers should expect a rolling slowdown as runners make their way along the route.Please see http://www.seattle15k.com/ for route detail.

Celebration Birth of Buddha Parade: start time: 9 a.m.
Starts at Hing Hay Park (Maynard Avenue S and S King Street)
900 expected
Parade route: Starts at Maynard Avenue S and  S. King Street; heads north on King to 12^th Avenue S; north on 12^th to S Jackson Street; east on S Jackson Street to the Red Apple Supermarket parking lot at 23^rd Avenue S.; Seattle Police will escort. Expect traffic impacts along the parade route. from 7 – 11:30 a.m.

44^th Annual University District Street Fair:  10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
The Ave
25,000 expected per day
Streets closed from 2:30 a.m. on Saturday to 2:30 a.m. on Monday: University Way. NE between NE 50^th Street and NE Campus Parkway; NE 47^th Street, NE 43^rd Street, NE 42^nd Street, and NE 41^st Street between 15^th Avenue NE and Brooklyn Avenue NE; event hours Motorists should plan on congestion throughout the area.   http://udistrictstreetfair.org/

Seattle Sounders vs. FC Dallas:  7:30 – 9 p.m.
CenturyLink Field
38,000
Expect heavy traffic around the stadium before and after the match.

Sunday, May 19
Nordstrom Beat the Bridge 8K Run & Walk: 8:30 – 11 a.m.
Starts on Montlake Boulevard NE and NE Pacific – ends at Husky Stadium
11,500
Closed for Staging at 7:30 a.m.: Montlake Boulevard NE between NE 44^th Street and NE Pacific Street
8K route: Starts at Montlake Boulevard NE and NE Pacific; moves  south on Montlake across Montlake Bridge to E Roanoke Street; west on Roanoke to W Montlake Place E; south on W Montlake (Place)  to 19^th Avenue E; south on 19^th to E Lynn Street; west on Lynn to Boyer Avenue E; northwest on Boyer to Fuhrman Avenue E; northwest on Fuhrman to the University Bridge, north across bridge to Lincoln Way NE; east on Lincoln to Brooklyn Avenue NE; south on Brooklyn to NE Pacific Street; east on Pacific to NE Pacific Place; east on Pacific (Place) to Montlake Boulevard NE; north on Montlake to NE 44^th Street; u-turn and finish in Husky Stadium.   University Bridge goes up at about 8:50 a.m. and stays up for approximately 5 minutes.  http://www2.jdrf.org/site/TR/Walk-Blueprint/Chapter-JDRFNorthwest4700?pg=informational&fr_id=2215&type=fr_informational&sid=1082
Drivers planning trips through the Montlake area should plan ahead for the closure of the Montlake Bridge on Sunday morning. The off-ramp to Montlake from eastbound SR 520 will remain open, but drivers will be held back while runners pass through.

Franklin High School Art Festival:  7 a.m – 5 p.m.
S Mt. Baker Boulevard adjacent to Franklin High School
250 expected
Event will close eastbound S Mt. Baker Boulevard between 30^th Avenue S and 32^nd Avenue S from 7 a.m.  to 5 p.m.
Expect congestion on surrounding streets.

West Seattle 5K Run and  Walk:  9:20 a.m.
Down Alki Avenue and back
1,600 participants
Route: starts on Alki Avenue SW at 60^th Avenue SW; moves east on Alki to Anchor Park (1100 Alki Avenue SW), makes a u-turn and back to starting point at 60^th. http://westseattle5k.com/  Alki Avenue SW between 63^rd Avenue SW and 56^th Avenue SW will be closed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Motorists should anticipate congestion on surrounding streets.

Madrona Mayfair Parade:  9:30 a.m.  (approximately 15 minutes in length)
Children’s parade in the Madrona neighborhood;
500 participants
Parade route: Starts south on 34^th Avenue between Al Larkin Park (E Pike Street) to Madrona Park (E Spring Street); Seattle Police will escort. 
Motorists will encounter a rolling slowdown as parade moves along.

44^th Annual University District Street Fair:  10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
The Ave
25,000 expected per day
Streets closed from 2:30 a.m. on Saturday to 2:30 a.m. on Monday: University Way. NE between NE 50^th Street and NE Campus Parkway; NE 47^th Street, NE 43^rd Street, NE 42^nd Street, and NE 41^st Street between 15^th Avenue NE and Brooklyn Avenue NE; event hours Motorists should plan on congestion throughout the area http://udistrictstreetfair.org/

Summer Streets – West Seattle:  11 a.m.  – 5 p.m.
Alki Avenue SW from 56^th Avenue SW – 63^rd Avenue SW
1,525 expected
Alki Avenue SW between 63^rd Avenue SW and 56^th Avenue SW will be closed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. will be closed to traffic for the street party from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.  Motorists should expect congestion and plan on being detoured around the street party area.  The Water Taxi will continue to operate; Don Armeni Boat Ramp will be open.  http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/summer_alki.htm

West Seattle Bee Garden Parade: start time: 11:30a.m.
West Seattle Elementary School (31^st Avenue SW and SW Holly Street)
450 participants
Parade route: starts at West Seattle Elementary School at 31^st SW and SW Holly Street; heads north on 31st to Lanham Place SW; north on Lanham to SW Graham Street; east on Graham into High Point Commons Park; Seattle Police will escort. 
Event will close 31^st Avenue SW between SW Graham Bataan Place SW from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  http://www.westseattlebeegarden.com/events.html

Construction and Maintenance work to plan around:
May 16 – 24:   Eastbound N 80th Street closed between Greenwood Avenue N and Aurora Avenue N for concrete panel replacement.  Work is taking place Tuesdays through Saturdays.

May 17 – 20: Major construction on the Mercer West project begins.  SR99 and Mercer Street closed from 11p.m. Friday night to 5a.m. Monday morning.  The South Lake Union Streetcar system will also be closed for the weekend.
May 19 – 20: The Montlake Bridge will also be closed from 10 p.m. on Sunday until 5 a.m. on Monday for Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance work. http://wsdot.wa.gov/Northwest/King/Construction/KingCountyConstruction.htm

Contact:  Peg Nielsen, peg.nielsen@seattle.gov, 206.684.8114

Weekend work on SR 99 and Mercer Street: Friday, May 17, through Monday, May 20

SR 99 and Mercer Street will be fully closed to traffic beginning Friday, May 17, at 11:00 p.m. through Monday, May 20, at 5:00 a.m. During the closure:

·         SR 99 will be fully closed between Valley Street and the southern end of the Battery Street Tunnel. Traffic traveling through Seattle via SR 99 will be directed to I-5 north of Seattle at 85^th Street or south of Seattle at E Marginal Way.

·         Mercer Street will be fully closed to traffic between 5^th Avenue N and Dexter Avenue N. Traffic heading east towards I-5 will be detoured to Denny Way at 5^th Avenue N and will reconnect to Mercer Street at Dexter Avenue N to continue east.

·         Sidewalks will be closed on both side of SR 99 between Thomas and Valley Streets and on the south side of Mercer Street between 5^th Avenue N and Dexter Avenue N.

Early warning signs will be available in advance of the SR 99 lane restrictions. Travelers can expect significant delays and should plan ahead and use alternate routes.

Major Mercer and SR 99 impacts beginning Monday, May 20; Broad Street re-opens to eastbound traffic

Following the full weekend closure of SR 99, lane restrictions on Mercer Street will remain in place between 4^th Avenue N and 9^th Avenue N, and travelers should expect delays.  To help alleviate traffic congestion on eastbound Mercer Street, eastbound Broad Street which has been closed since 2010 due to construction will re-open to traffic on Monday, May 20, as an alternate route for travelers heading to I-5. To improve access to Broad Street from west of SR 99, crews will make signal modifications at the intersections of 5^th Avenue N and Harrison Street and Harrison Street and Broad Street to allow for southbound 5^th Avenue N traffic to connect to eastbound Broad Street.

Due to the re-opening of Broad Street to two-way traffic, left turns from eastbound and westbound Mercer Street onto 9^th Avenue N will be restricted in order to facilitate traffic flow on Mercer Street. Travelers heading north towards Westlake and Fremont should use Dexter Avenue N to reach their destinations.

Additional traffic revisions will include:

·         Mercer Street will be reduced to two eastbound lanes between 4^th Avenue N and 9^th Avenue N.

·         Local access will be maintained at Taylor Avenue N.

·         The sidewalk on the north side of Mercer Street will be closed between 5^th Avenue N and Dexter Avenue N. The sidewalk on the south side of Mercer Street will remain open.

·         SR 99 traffic will be shifted to the west side of the roadway between Valley and Harrison streets. Two lanes of SR 99 in each direction will remain open.

·         The northbound SR 99 off-ramp to Mercer Street will be permanently closed. A new signalized intersection at Republican Street and Dexter Avenue N will be available for northbound SR 99 traffic to reach South Lake Union. 

Detour information available for Mercer Street lane restrictions

A detour map illustrating Mercer Street lane restrictions and pedestrian detours beginning May 20 is available online for vehicles at: http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/mercercorridor.htm.

Contact:   Richard Sheridan, 206.684.8114

Contact:  Richard Sheridan, 206.684.8114

Meanwhile on Saturday, the Fiesta 5K Ole may cause some traffic congestion as runners race along Capitol Hill streets starting and ending up in Volunteer Park where there will be a celebration featuring a margarita garden, a “Taco Truck Challenge” and live music. The annual two-day Cinco de Mayo celebration at the Tacos Guaymas at Green Lake may also make for congestion in the surrounding area on  Saturday and Sunday.   On Sunday, thousands are expected to flock to the Mobile Food Rodeo, a food truck festival which will close part of 35^th Avenue N in Fremont.  For more details and accompanying traffic impacts, please see the schedule below:

Saturday, May 4

March of Dimes March for Babies:  9 a.m. – 12 Noon

Seattle Center grounds

4,000 participants

March route:  Leaves Seattle Center  at Second  Avenue N and Mercer Street; heads east on Mercer to Fifth Avenue N; south on Fifth  to Cedar Street; west on Cedar to Second  Avenue; south on Second  to Spring Street; makes a u-turn at Spring and north on Second back to the Seattle Center.  The entire route will be closed to traffic during the march, so motorists should expect congestion and plan on alternate routes.

Opening Day Boat Parade and Windermere Cup:  9:20 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Montlake Cut, Portage Bay, and Union Bay

9,000 expected

Races begin at 9:20 a.m. followed by the Opening Day Boat parade at 12 Noon.

The Montlake Bridge will be closed from 9:20 a.m. to approximately 3:00 p.m.  Expect congestion in the vicinity around the University of Washington, and particularly on streets adjacent to the Ship Canal.  Motorists can also expect heavier traffic than usual at the other nearby Ship Canal bridges.

Cinco de Mayo:  7 a.m. – 12 Midnight

Tacos Guaymas at Green Lake

 400 expected

Street closure:  Second Avenue NE between Woodlawn Avenue NE and E Green Lake Way N from 7 a.m. on Saturday to 11:59 PM on Sunday for beer garden; expect congestion in the area.

Fiesta 5K Ole:  9:30 a.m.

Volunteer Park

1,600 participants

Race course:  Starts and ends in Volunteer Park on Capitol Hill; leave Volunteer Park at 14^th Avenue E and E Prospect Street; east on Prospect to 15^th Avenue E; north on 15^th to E Howe Street; west on Howe to Federal Avenue E; south on Federal to Prospect Street; east on Prospect to 12^th Avenue E; south on 12^th to E John Street; makes a u-turn then returns  north on 12^th into Volunteer Park.  Expect congestion in the area. Motorists should anticipate closures as the run moves through the area and congestion on streets adjacent to the park.

Sunday, May 5

Mobile Food Rodeo: 12 Noon – 7 p.m.

N 35^th Street in Fremont

Street closure 2 a.m. -10 p.m.: N 35^th Street between Phinney Avenue N and First Avenue NW.  Motorists should expect congestion in the area. 

Cinco de Mayo:  12:01 a.m. – 11:59 p.m

Tacos Guaymas at Green Lake

400 expected

Street closure: Second Avenue NE between Woodlawn Avenue NE and E Green Lake Way N from 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on Sunday for beer garden; expect congestion in the area.

The full closure of the I-5 on- and off-ramps at Mercer Street is scheduled for this weekend, May 3 – 6 from Friday at 11:00 p.m. to Monday at 5:00 a.m. During the closure, crews will be installing sign bridges across the I-5 on- and off-ramps at Mercer Street, performing base repair on the on-ramp, installing final asphalt paving on the on-ramp, and rechannelizing the intersection of Mercer Street and Fairview Avenue N. Note that this work is dependent on weather and is subject to cancelation.

Detour route maps are available at: www.seattle.gov/Transportation/mercercorridor.htm. Detour routes shown will be signed on roadways and may be heavily used, particularly Denny Way both eastbound and westbound. Please note that all South Lake Union businesses will remain open and will be accessible via alternative routes. 

During these closures, the I-5 on-ramp at University Street will be concurrently closed to provide more efficient traffic flow around the closed Mercer Street exit lane. Fairview Avenue N will be restricted to freight, King County Metro transit, and local access only between Republican Street and Eastlake Avenue E. Mercer Street will be closed to through traffic between Westlake Avenue N and Fairview Avenue N. All detour routes will be marked.

Travelers are encouraged to carpool and use alternate modes of transportation. Transit information can be found at:

• King County Metro at www.kingcounty.gov/metro, or by calling 206-553-3000
• Sound Transit at www.soundtransit.org
• Seattle Streetcar at http://www.seattlestreetcar.org/
• Community Transit at www.commtrans.org

More information on the Mercer Corridor Project is available at: www.seattle.gov/Transportation/ppmp_mercer.htm.

Thursday, April 25
NFFTY Opening Night:  7:30 p.m.
Cinerama Theater (Fourth Avenue and Lenora)
900 attending
The curb lane along Fourth Avenue will be used for drop-off and pick-up of attendees.

Mariners vs. LA Angels:   7:10 p.m.
Safeco Field
15,000 attending
There may be some congestion surrounding the stadium.

Friday, April 26
Seattle Symphony “Untuxed” Concert:  6 – 8:30 p.m.
Benaroya Hall
420 students
School buses will drop off and pick up students between Second Avenue and Third Avenue on University Street.
Expect congestion in the area between 6 and 8:30 p.m.

Mariners vs. LA Angels:   7:10 p.m.
Safeco Field
24,000 expected
There may be some congestion surrounding the stadium.

Saturday, April 27
Emerald City Feis:  7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Northwest Rooms, Seattle Center, First Avenue N and Republican Street
1000 expected
Traffic may be a little heavier than usual on the First Avenue N side of the center grounds.

FlorAbundance Plant Sale:  10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Graham Visitors Center, Washington Park Arboretum
900 attending
Parking will be on the right side of Arboretum Drive. Traffic will be one-way going south on Arboretum Drive, and the south gate will be open to exiting vehicles. Handicapped parking will be available on the left side of Arboretum Drive, immediately south of the Visitors Center. There will be electric golf carts operating up and down Arboretum Drive, ferrying shoppers to and from their cars. Allow for some traffic congestion.

Seattle Cherry Blossom and Japanese Cultural Festival:  10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Fisher Pavilion, Armory, Center House main floor,  and surrounding areas of Seattle Center
1000 attending
Expect heavier traffic on the Broad Street side of the center grounds.

Mariners vs. LA Angels:   6:10 p.m.
Safeco Field
28,000 expected
There may be some congestion surrounding the stadium.

Sunday, April 28
Emerald City Feis:  7 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Northwest Rooms, Seattle Center, First Avenue N and Republican Street
1000 expected
Traffic may be a little heavier than usual on the First Avenue N side of the center grounds.

Top Pot Doughnut Dash: 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Green Lake Park
2,500 participating
Starts and finishes near the Green Lake Community Center and basketball courts moving clockwise around Green Lake on the park trails and onto streets adjacent to the Park.  Expect congestion on surrounding streets.

Seattle Urban Trek:  9 a.m.
Bell Harbor Conference Center (Alaskan Way and Bell Street)
450 participants
Event starts and finishes at Bell Harbor Conference Center. The beginning of the race will close the west curb lane of Alaskan Way from Bell Street to Wall Street; remainder of the event takes place on sidewalks and will not involve street closures. 

FlorAbundance Plant Sale:  10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Washington Park Arboretum
700 expected
Parking will be on the right side of Arboretum Drive. Traffic will be one-way going south on Arboretum Drive, and the south gate will be open to exiting vehicles. Handicapped parking will be available on the left side of Arboretum Drive, immediately south of the Visitors Center. There will be electric golf carts operating up and down Arboretum Drive, ferrying shoppers to and from their cars. Allow for some traffic congestion.

Seattle Cherry Blossom and Japanese Cultural Festival:  10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Fisher Pavilion, Armory, Center House main floor and surrounding areas of Seattle Center
1000 attending
Expect heavier traffic on the Broad Street side of the center grounds.

Mariners vs. LA Angels:   1:10 p.m.
Safeco Field
24,000 attending
There may be some congestion surrounding the stadium.

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Wednesday, April 17
Seattle Mariners vs the Detroit Tigers:  7:10 – 10 p.m.
Safeco Field
13,000 attending
Expect congestion in downtown and SODO as fans begin arriving during the late afternoon commute.

Thursday, April 18
Pre – Mariners game DECA event:  8:40 – 9:30 arrival
Safeco Field
1,400 students
Students will be arriving by buses and private cars.  Expect heavier traffic than usual around the Safeco Field Parking Garage on the southeast corner of Edgar Martinez Drive and First Avenue S.

Mariners vs the Detroit Tigers: 12:40 – 4:00 p.m.
Safeco Field
17,000 attending
Expect heavy traffic in the hour before the game and especially during the afternoon commute on streets surrounding the stadium.  Plan your commute accordingly.

Seattle Center Whirligig! Inflatable Rides:  11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Armory Main Floor, Seattle Center
1000 expected
Traffic may be heavier on Broad Street side of center grounds.

Seattle’s Best Damn Happy Hour:  5 – 8 p.m.
Armory Main Floor, Seattle Center
1100 expected
Traffic may be heavier on Broad Street side of center grounds.

Seattle Symphony Masterworks Concert:  6:30 – 9:45 p.m.
Benaroya Hall
300 students
Students will be dropped off and picked up by school buses on University between Second and Third avenues; expect congestion in the area.

Pacific NW Ballet Performance of Swan Lake:  7:30 – 10:30 p.m.
McCaw Hall, Seattle Center
2,900 attending
Expect more traffic than usual on Mercer Street.

Friday, April 19
Pacific NW Ballet Performance of Swan Lake:  7:30 – 10:30 p.m.
McCaw Hall, Seattle Center
2,900 attending
Expect more traffic than usual on Mercer Street.

Saturday, April 20
Earth Day Run:  9:30 – 11 a.m.
Bell Harbor Conference Center – Alaskan Way and Bell Street
800 participants
Run route:  Starts and finish at Bell Harbor Conference Center using the western side of the street west curb lane only of Alaskan Way, run moves north on Alaskan Way into Myrtle Edwards Park, makes a u-turn at the Grain Elevator and returns the exact same route finishing southbound on Alaskan Way and Bell Street at the Bell Harbor conference Center.

iMatter March:  11 a.m. – 12 Noon
Victor Steinbrueck Park – Pike Street and Western Avenue
100 expected
March starts at Victor Steinbrueck Park and heads north via Elliott Avenue to Myrtle Edwards Park. There may be a rolling slowdown as they move north on Elliott which splits off to the left on Western.

Seattle Center Whirligig! Inflatable Rides:  11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Armory Main Floor, Seattle Center
1000 expected
Traffic may be heavier on Broad Street side of center grounds.

Pacific NW Ballet Performance of Swan Lake:  1 – 4 p.m.
McCaw Hall, Seattle Center
2,900 attending
Expect more traffic than usual on Mercer Street.

Chris Tomlin Burning Lights Tour: 7:30 p.m.
Key Arena, Seattle Center
7,000 attending
Expect heavier traffic on west side of the Center grounds.

Monster Energy AMA Supercross: Main Event from 7 – 10:30 p.m. (doors open/qualifying and practice – 12:30 p.m.)
CenturyLink Field
40,000 expected
Expect congestion in the area surrounding the stadium before and after the races.

Pacific NW Ballet Performance of Swan Lake:  7:30 – 10:30 p.m.
McCaw Hall, Seattle Center
2,900 attending
Expect more traffic than usual on Mercer Street.

Sunday, April 21
Seattle Center Whirligig! Inflatable Rides:  11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Armory Main Floor
1100 expected
Traffic may be heavier on Broad Street side of center grounds.

Pacific NW Ballet Performance of Swan Lake:  1 – 4 p.m. and 7 – 10 p.m.
McCaw Hall, Seattle Center
2,900 attending each performance
Expect more traffic than usual on Mercer Street.
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