We get these "Weekend Event Traffic Advisory" emails from the city of Seattle every Friday. I've never actually looked at one until now. Christ on a bicycle, are they always like this?! Don't drive anywhere! Ride your bike, walk, or stay home and drink gin-and-tonics.
Friday, July 12
West Seattle Summer Fest [it is fun!]: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
West Seattle Junction (Alaska and California)
10,000 attending
Streets closed 6 p.m. Thursday – 11:59 p.m. Sunday: California Avenue SW between SW Edmunds Street and SW Genesee Street. Expect congestion in the area. http://wsjunction.org/summerfest/
Seattle Mariners vs. LA Angels [how are the Ms doing, anyway?]: 7:10 p.m.
Safeco Field
25,000 attending
Expect congestion on adjacent streets before and after the game.
Saturday, July 13
Group Health Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic [damn bikers!]: 4:45 a.m. (final wave riders leaves by 7:30 a.m.)
University of Washington E-1 parking lot Starting point
9,900 participants
Seattle Police will provide escort riders until participants reach Lake Washington Boulevard.
Expect a rolling slowdown as riders move through. http://www.cascade.org/EandR/stp/index.cfm
Crown of Queen Anne Fun Run & Walk [running isn't fun unless something is chasing you]: Walk – 8 a.m. Run – 8:20
Top of Queen Anne Hill
600 participating
Run/walk route: Starts at Fifth Avenue W and W Halladay Street; runs 3.3 miles along Queen Anne Boulevard; ends at Coe Elementary School at Seventh Avenue W and W McGraw Street. There may be a rolling slowdown as participants make their way along the course. http://www.queenannehelpline.org/funrun.php
SO MUCH MORE after the jump.
Seafair Milk Carton Derby [would like to go to this some year, but too much traffic]: 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
South end of Green Lake
4,150 participants;
When traffic becomes too congested, Seattle Police will close West Green Lake Way N between N 63rd Street and Green Lake Way N. Expect congestion and slowing traffic on streets surrounding the south end of the lake. http://www.seafair.com/AnEvent.aspx?ID=3&SecID=890Wedgwood Art Festival: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Private property at 35th Avenue NE and NE 80th Street
1,600 attending
Expect congestion on adjacent streets. http://www.wedgwoodfestival.com/
Linden Avenue N Complete Street Project Celebration: 10 a.m. – 12 Noon
Area adjacent to Bitter Lake Community Center
240 attending
Streets closed 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Linden Avenue N between N 130th Street and N 135th Street http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/linden.htm
West Seattle Summer Fest: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
West Seattle Junction (Alaska and California)
15,000 attending
Streets closed 6 p.m. Thursday – 11:59 p.m. Sunday: California Avenue SW between SW Edmunds Street and SW Genesee Street.
Expect congestion in the area. http://wsjunction.org/summerfest/
Sub>Pop Silver Jubilee: 10 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
10,000 attending
Streets closed from 6 p.m. Friday – 10 a.m. Sunday: Airport Way S between Corson Avenue S and 13thAvenue S plus portions of side streets west of Airport Way S.
Expect congestion on surrounding streets. http://silverjubilee.subpop.com/info
Queen Anne Children’s Parade: 11 a.m.
Starts and ends at Queen Anne Community Center
250 participating
Parade route: Starts at the Queen Anne Community Center at First Avenue W and W Crockett Street; heads south on First to W Blaine Street; west on Blaine to Third Avenue W; north on Third to W Howe Street; east on Howe back to the Community Center playfield; Seattle Police will escort. http://www.queenannehelpline.org/childrensparade.php
Urban Craft Uprising: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Exhibition Hall, Seattle Center
4, 000 attending
Traffic may be heavier on Mercer Street.
Polish Festival: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Armory Stage/Dance Floor, Seattle Center
800 attending
Traffic may be heavier on Broad Street.
Ballard Seafood Fest: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Heart of Ballard
25,000 attending
Streets closed from 12:01 a.m. on Saturday to 11:00 p.m. on Sunday: NW Market Street between 20th Avenue NW and 24thAvenue NW; 22nd Avenue NW between Ballard Avenue NW and NW 58th Street; Ballard Avenue NW between NW Market and NW Vernon Place; Leary Avenue NW between NW Market and 20th Avenue NW.
Expect congestion in the area. http://www.seafoodfest.org/
Madison Park Kiddies Parade: 12 Noon
Starts at Wells Fargo Bank - E Madison Street and McGilvra Boulevard
800 participants
Parade route: E Madison Street and McGilvra Boulevard E; moves east on E Madison Street into Madison Park at 42nd Avenue E. Seattle Police will escort.
Expect a rolling slowdown in traffic as parade moves along. http://www.madisonparkseattle.com/madisonparkbusinessassociation/
Seattle’s Chinatown/International District Dragon Fest: 12 Noon – 8 p.m.
Business district
12,000 attending
Streets closed from 9 p.m. Friday – 11:59 p.m. Sunday: S King Street between Fifth Avenue S and Eighth Avenue S; Sixth Avenue S between S Jackson Street and S Weller Street; Maynard Avenue S between S Jackson Street and S Weller Street; and Seventh Avenue S between S Jackson Street and S Weller Street.
Expect congestion in the area. http://www.cidbia.org/events/mcdonald-s-presents-seattle2019s-chinatown-id-dragon-fest-2013
Seattle Police East Precinct Picnic: 1-4 p.m.
12th Avenue
1,500 attending
Streets closed for picnic: 12th Avenue from Pike to Pine streets.
Traffic may be congested on adjacent streets.
Seattle Police North Precinct Picnic: 1 – 4 p.m.
10049 College Way N
500 attending
Traffic may be congested on adjacent streets.
Bastille Bash: 3 – 8 p.m.
E Madison Street between 27th Avenue E and 30th Avenue E
2,600 attending
Streets closed from 3 – 8 p.m.: 29th Avenue will be closed just north and south of Madison, but Madison will remain open.
Expect congestion in the surrounding area. http://madisonvalley.org/events/p/bastille-bash-2013.html
Rat City Rollergirls: 5 p.m.
Key Arena, Seattle Center
5,000 attending
Expect heavier traffic on west side of center grounds.
Seattle Mariners vs. LA Angels: 7:10 p.m.
Safeco Field
30,000 attending
Expect congestion on streets adjacent to stadium before and after the game.
Sunday, July 14
See Jane Run Women’s Half Marathon and 5K: 8 a.m.
Gas Works Park (start and end )
3,000 participating
Run route: Starts at Gas Works Park, using the Burke Gilman Trail, and sidewalks around Lake Union, and in Fremont and Ballard neighborhoods.
http://www.seejanerun.com/t-See-Jane-Run-SEATTLE-Half Marathon and 5K.aspx
Wedgwood Art Festival: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Private lot at 35th Avenue NE and NE 80th Street
1,600 attending
Expect congestion on adjacent streets. http://www.wedgwoodfestival.com/
West Seattle Summer Fest: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
West Seattle Junction (Alaska and California)
5,000 attending
Streets closed 6 p.m. Thursday – 11:59 p.m. Sunday: California Avenue SW between SW Edmunds Street and SW Genesee Street.
Expect congestion in the area. http://wsjunction.org/summerfest/
Urban Craft Uprising: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Exhibition Hall, Seattle Center
4, 000 attending
Traffic may be heavier on Mercer Street.
Ballard Seafood Fest: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Heart of Ballard
25,000 attending
Streets closed from 12:01 a.m. on Saturday to 11:00 p.m. on Sunday: NW Market Street between 20th Avenue NW and 24thAvenue NW; 22nd Avenue NW between Ballard Avenue NW and NW 58th Street; Ballard Avenue NW between NW Market and NW Vernon Place; Leary Avenue NW between NW Market and 20th Avenue NW.
Expect congestion in the area. http://www.seafoodfest.org/
Seattle’s Chinatown/International District Dragon Fest: 12 Noon – 6 p.m.
Business District
12,000 attending
Streets closed from 9 p.m. Friday – 11:59 p.m. Sunday: S King Street between Fifth Avenue S and Eighth Avenue S; Sixth Avenue S between S Jackson Street and S Weller Street; Maynard Avenue S between S Jackson Street and S Weller Street; and Seventh Avenue S between S Jackson Street and S Weller Street. Expect congestion in the area. http://www.cidbia.org/events/mcdonald-s-presents-seattle2019s-chinatown-id-dragon-fest-2013
Seattle Mariners vs. LA Angels: 1:10 p.m.
Safeco Field
26,000 attending
Expect congestion on streets adjacent to stadium before and after the game.
Seattle Storm vs. Atlanta: 6 p.m.
Key Arena, Seattle Center
6,000 attending
Expect heavier traffic on west side of center grounds.
Construction Reminder:
July 12 - 15: SR520 Bridge and northbound I-405 through Bellevue closed Friday night to Monday morning.
July 13: Denny Way closed between Fourth Avenue and 5th Avenue for a tower crane erection.
