Seafair Pirates take Alki Beach before huge crowd
Seattle football great Sonny Sixkiller named King Neptune
Seafair Pirates take Alki Beach before huge crowd
Leaping from the landing craft the Seafair Pirates again took Alki Beach in the annual traditional kickoff for Seattle's celebration of all things maritime, Seafair.
Photo by Patrick Robinson
Sat, 07/07/2018
The Seattle Seafair Pirates made their traditional landing at Alki Beach on July, 7 before a crowd of thousands who welcomed their annual visit. Taking the stage, they named Seattle football great Sonny Sixkiller as King Neptune, and being given the "Key to the County" by King County Executive Dow Constantine. "It must come as quite a shock to people who are new arrivals here at some tech firm when they look at this event and say 'WHAT?!' but this is what we do around here!," said Constantine.
The Pirates landed during a relatively high tide this year on a very crowded beach as people scrambled to both get a look at them and get out of their way.
Vendors, rides and music all preceded their arrival as hundreds of kids in pirate gear, mermaids, and more provided entertainment for the people gathered.
Shannon Broderick was disabled but went by the name of "Peg" for the event!. Photo by Patrick Robinson.
Henna tattoos were called for. Photo by Patrick Robinson
Many people dressed up for the event. Photo by Patrick Robinson
Kids LOVE pirates! Photo by Patrick Robinson
It's ok to fall asleep when you get your face painted. It's relaxing. Photo by Patrick Robinson
Mermaids (and men?) were there to show off their tails. Photo by Patrick Robinson
Foam sword fighting was a new feature of the event. Photo by Patrick Robinson
Did we mention they are fierce!? Photo by Patrick Robinson
This boy had that pirate hook by the hand and told him who was boss. Photo by Patrick Robinson
How do they get off the boat? THEY JUMP! Photo by Patrick Robinson
Sonny Sixkiller was named King Neptune.. which apparently surprised him! Photo by Patrick Robinson
Sonny Sixkiller knighted a pirate. Photo by Patrick Robinson
The Key to the County was given away. Photo by Patrick Robinson
Children's rides were part of the event. Photo by Kimberly Robinson
Lots of fun items available as souvenirs. Photo by Kim Robinson
The Albert Lee Appliances hydroplane was on display. Photo by Kimberly Robinson
Octopus and mermaids. Photo by Patrick Robinson
Signs of pirates were everywhere. Photo by Patrick Robinson
Thank you SO MUCH for the beautiful photos! -And for including people of ALL sizes and abilities in them! These are all -gorgeous- shots! ♥♥♥