The next three days, March 29-31, there will be two big-draw events taking place that could impact traffic.  At the Washington Convention Center, the quirky hip Sakura-Con will be packing in large crowds.  At McCaw Hall in the Seattle Center, the beautiful Shen Yun Performing Arts 2013 Tour will mesmerize audiences with dance and music of China.  The schedules are as follows:

Friday, March 29
Sakura-Con: 6 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Washington State Convention Center
19,000 attending
Expect congestion on streets adjacent to the center.

Shen Yun Performing Arts 2013 Tour: 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
McCaw Hall
2,000 attending
Traffic may be somewhat congested on Mercer Street.
 
Saturday, March 29
Sakura-Con: 6-a.m.  – 9 p.m.;
Washington State Convention Center
19,000 attending
Expect congestion on streets adjacent to the center.

Shen Yun Performing Arts 2013 Tour: 2 – 4 p.m. and  7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
McCaw Hall
2,000 attending each show
Traffic may be somewhat congested on Mercer Street.

Sunday, March 31
Sakura-Con:  8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Washington State Convention Center
19,000 attending
Expect congestion on streets adjacent to the center.

Shen Yun Performing Arts 2013 Tour:  2 – 4:30 p.m. McCaw Hall
McCaw Hall
2,000 attending
Traffic may be somewhat congested on Mercer Street.

Contact:  Peg Nielsen, 206-684-8114