If you’re spooked by the ghost of festival season that looms over outdoor amphitheaters and waterfront parks, we’ve got news for you: Some of Seattle’s most beloved annual summer events are returning this month, social distance-style! We’re very excited to finally help you make plans in advance again, which is why we’ve rounded up the most notable festivals and major events in August that will be livestreamed or take place in another COVID-friendly manner, from the Seattle Tattoo Expo to the Seattle Deconstructed Art Fair to the Seattle Design Festival. For even more options, check out our complete in-person and streaming events calendars and our guide to outdoor and socially distanced things to do in Seattle all summer.
AUGUST 1
PROTESTS & RESISTANCE
Umoja Parade March & Day of Unity
The organizers of Umoja Fest, an annual celebration of African diaspora culture in the Northwest, will honor the current swell of Black Lives Matter activism and visibility with a march and parade from the Central District to Jimi Hendrix Park. They promise drill and dance teams, speakers, kids’ activities, and more all-ages fun.
23rd and Union (Central District)
