The last three-day weekend of summer will bring crowds in the thousands to Mariner games at Safeco Field and the 40th Annual Bumbershoot Festival at the Seattle Center. While bumbershoot is another name for umbrella, this one is not intended for rain, but rather refers to the wide range of arts and performers that it covers – truly something for everyone.
The Seattle Department of Transportation encourages motorists heading out for weekend fun to consider taking alternate modes of transportation – Metro Transit, the Sounder commuter train, Link light rail, car pool, bicycle or walk, if feasible.
Friday, September 3
Seattle Mariners vs.Cleveland Indians: 7:10 – 10:30 p.m.
Safeco Field
19,000 attending
Expect congestion in the SODO area before and after the game.
Saturday, September 4
Bumbershoot Music and Arts Festival: 11:00 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Seattle Center
40,000 -50,000 expected per day
Plan on heavier traffic than usual between the I-5 Mercer Street ramps and the Seattle Center grounds; however, there are no street closures associated with the event.
Seattle Mariners vs Cleveland Indians: 7:10 – 10:30 p.m.
Safeco Field
26,000 attending
Expect congestion in the SODO area before and after the game.
Sunday, September 5
Bumbershoot Music and Arts Festival: 11:00 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Seattle Center
40,000 -50,000 expected per day
Plan on heavier traffic than usual between the I-5 Mercer Street ramps and the Seattle Center grounds; however, there are no street closures associated with the event.
Seattle Mariners vs Cleveland Indians: 1:10 p.m. – 4:30 pm
Safeco Field
21,000 attending
Expect congestion in the SODO area before and after the game.
Monday, September 6 (Labor Day)
Bumbershoot Music and Arts Festival: 11:00 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Seattle Center
40,000 -50,000 expected per day
Plan on heavier traffic than usual between the I-5 Mercer Street ramps and the Seattle Center grounds; however, there are no street closures associated with the event.
