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  • Rob L
    Brisbane, Australia96 contributions
    Great spectacle
    We were not going to go to this but in the end decided we would and we were glad we did. Great variety of floats and community organisations. The streets were not too crowded and the children with us, including a two year old, had no problem seeing the action. Only slight criticism was that the parade was late in starting and was very slow at first, and hence ran late. Better marshalling of floats would perhaps produce a more even spacing and flow. Overall a great evening
    Review of: Seafair Torchlight Parade
    Written August 1, 2018
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  • SharonB231
    Toledo, OH1,138 contributions
    In Seattle Center
    Variety of food vendors and live music. A fun annual event where tourists and locals mingle. Nice variety of vendors in large park area.
    Review of: Bite of Seattle
    Written August 16, 2017
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  • pkpdbacation
    Richland, WA263 contributions
    Worth A Visit
    We drove over for this event after my wife heard about it. Worth it at least once. Beautiful, quality lights set-up. Great picture opportunities, lots to see, ice skating looked fun. A little crowded and a bit expensive are the drawbacks. Glad we tried it. My wife loved it and my daughters thought it was nice. Worth a visit at least once.
    Review of: Enchant Christmas Seattle
    Written December 26, 2019
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  • redhead_roaming
    Seattle, WA2,574 contributions
    Becoming a Tradition
    My husband and I have went the past two years. Last years was logistically a nightmare but the year prior was great. I'm hoping they're learning from their mistakes and making it continuously better. Long wait aside, it's beautiful to look at and I admire so much of what is done. It's never something we intentionally go and see but always something we decide to do once we're downtown.
    Review of: Gingerbread Village
    Written April 4, 2019
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  • Yessyhara
    Venice, FL2,388 contributions
    Food, dance, costumes
    Good festival with a lot of food booths. Lots of different Asian food choices and some vendors. Not a lot of tables for eating and they were covered with old food, all but one in full sun. The stage had several shows. Not easy to get a seat in the shade and lots of people stay for several shows so arriving early to see what you want still may not work. My favorite was the Chinese yo-yos, a real crowd pleaser.
    Review of: Dragon Fest
    Written July 1, 2019
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  • RoseCityTraveler626
    SeaTac, WA131 contributions
    An Annual August Fundraiser -- and a Fun "Taste and Toast of Seattle"
    Annually, in mid-August, Pike Place Market Foundation brings together 100+ of the region’s best restaurants, wineries, breweries, and distilleries for "Sunset Supper at Pike Place Market." It's a celebration of local food and drinks in Seattle’s historic Market. Buy a general admission ticket, or a table, and enjoy the live music, great food, and fun -- all while supporting a great cause.
    Review of: Sunset Supper
    Written August 18, 2019
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  • textractor
    San Francisco, CA37 contributions
    Could be a lot better if returned to former glory
    I was at Bumbershoot 2019, the first time since a couple of times about 30 years ago. Something happened to this festival in the intervening years, and it wasn't good. Instead of offering something for teeny boppers, blues fans, some folk rock, some long-established artists along with the sprang-up-last-week-on-youtube ones, it's seeming like just a mostly teeny-bopper fest. I don't care if they like to underdress, or that their energy is all over the place, after all, they're people too. But so are the rest of us.

    Let's make it a little more diverse.

    Oh, and do warn the people brining their little children to the stand-up comedy (which was a highlight, btw) that it's very raunchy.

    One last thing, Bumbershoot folks: If you're going to offer VIP tickets (which we paid for), please treat the VIPs like VIPs everywhere, not just in a couple of spots. One of those spots (Fisher Green stage) seemed like an afterthought, btw.
    Review of: Bumbershoot
    Written September 3, 2019
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