It was a low key return and skeleton crew as the Seafair Pirates made their annual landing on Alki Beach after a two year hiatus due to COVID. Still, it was loud and full of fun as around 2 thousand people crowded right down to the water's edge to greet the scurvy crew. This is the 68th year for the annual celebration of all things aquatic in a sea port city. While there was no band, no key to the city this year, the event was still a welcome return to traditions that people in West Seattle have enjoyed for so long.

Seafair of course continues all summer finally finishing on Sept. 10. See the EVENTS PAGE for more information.

The crown jewel in the Seafair celebration is the Weekend Festival on Aug. 5 with unlimited hydroplane racing, the Blue Angels and more.

Seafair Festival Weekend is the largest boating event, air show, and festival all rolled into one. Fans enjoy the Boeing Seafair Air Show featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, Miss HomeStreet racing at over 220 MPH in the HomeStreet Bank Cup, and the unforgettable sights, sounds, and smells of Alaska Airlines Park.