Motorists should plan for possible delays
SEATTLE – Seattle’s annual summer events get into full swing this weekend, Friday, June 18 through Sunday, June 20. The Fremont Solstice Parade and the Fremont Fair promise to bring exceptionally heavy traffic throughout and beyond the Fremont District on Saturday and Sunday. In addition, on Sunday, thousands of people will walk, run and bike in the LiveStrong Challenge fund raiser for the fight against cancer, while thousands of people and their pets will be walking and running in the Furry 5 K to raise dollars for the Seattle Animal Shelter. Those are just a few of the large events occurring over the weekend. For a more complete list and details, please see the schedule below.
The Seattle Department of Transportation encourages motorists headed to the activities to help reduce traffic congestion by taking one of the many alternate modes of transportation available – the Sounder commuter train, Link light rail, Metro Transit, car pool, bicycle or walk, if feasible.
Friday, June 18
Seattle Mariners vs Cincinnati Reds: 7:10 p.m.
Safeco Field
41,000 expected
Plan on traffic congestion in the SODO area.
Saturday, June 19
A Night at the 5th Gala: 5:45 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.
5th Avenue Theater
450 expected
Two lanes will close on the east side of Fifth Avenue between Union Street and University Street for the valet drop off and pick up. Seattle Police will assist. Seattle Police East Precinct Foundation Picnic:
1p.m. – 4 p.m.
Seattle Police Department East Precinct
1,000 expected
12th Avenue will be closed adjacent to the East Precinct between E Pike and E Pine streets from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Fremont Fair: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
24,000 expected
Fair takes place within the following boundaries: First Avenue NW on the west; N 36th Street on the north; Fremont Avenue N on the east; N 34th Street and N Canal Street on the south.
Note: Streets will be closed from 1 p.m. on Friday, June 18, through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, June 20.Fremont Solstice Parade: 12p.m.
22,000
Streets close at 11:30 a.m. along parade route which begins at NW 36th Street and Leary Way NW; heads east on 36th to Fremont Place N; then moves south on Fremont Place to Fremont Avenue N; south on Fremont Avenue to N 34th Street; east on 34th to Stone Way N; south on Stone to N Northlake Way; east on Northlake to Gas Works Park. Expect heavy congestion throughout the area.
Fremont Summer Solstice Festival: Noon
2,500 attending
Gas Works Park
Seattle Mariners vs Cincinnati Reds: 7:10 p.m.
Safeco Field
30,000 expected
Plan on traffic congestion in the SODO area.
Sunday, June 20
LiveStrong Challenge – Seattle: 7 and 8 a.m.
5,500 bike riders expected
Bike rides (10 mile, 45 mile, 70 mile, 100 mile) begin at 7a.m.; 5k run and walk begins at 8 a.m. Walk, run and bike routes start and finish at the Seattle Center.
Bike riders will go south through Downtown Seattle and onto I-90. The following streets will be closed between the Seattle Center and I-90 for the beginning of the rides: Second Avenue between Thomas and Vine streets; Vine between Second and Fifth avenues; Fifth between Vine and Airport Way S.
Bicyclists will be returning to Seattle throughout the day. Motorists should anticipate seeing a larger volume of cyclists than usual in south Seattle and coming north through the city on Fourth Avenue.
5k participants leave Seattle Center at Second Avenue N and Thomas Street; go south on Second to Denny Way; west on Denny to First Avenue N; north on First to Mercer Street; east on Mercer to Ninth Avenue N; north on Ninth to Broad Street; west on Broad to Denny Way; west on Denny to First Avenue N; north on First to Republican Street; east on Republican to Warren Avenue N; north on Warren to Mercer Street; east on Mercer to Second Avenue N; south on Second to finish on Center grounds.
Fremont Fair: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
24,000
Fair takes place within the following boundaries: First Avenue NW on the west; N 36th Street on the north; Fremont Avenue N on the east; N 34th Street and N Canal Street on the south.
Note: Streets will be closed from 1 p.m. on Friday, June 18, through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, June 20.11th Annual Furry 5K Fun Run and Walk 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Seward Park (race starts at 10 a.m.)
3,000 expected
Lake Washington Boulevard may be more congested than usual with the combination of the traffic for the Furry 5 K along with the weekly Bicycle Sunday activities which also take place in the same general area.
Seattle Mariners vs Cincinnati Reds: 1:10 p.m.
Safeco Field
30,000 expected
Plan on traffic congestion in the SODO area.
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