Memorial Day Events
Memorial Day 2008
Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday that is observed on the last Monday of May (observed in 2008 on May 26). It was formerly known as Decoration Day. This holiday commemorates U.S. men and women who have died in military service to their country. It began first to honor Union soldiers who died during the American Civil War. After World War I, it was expanded to include those who died in any war or military action. [Wikipedia.com]
Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts (5/23-5/26)
Port Angeles, WA
The 4-day Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts (JFFA) festival, celebrated every Memorial Day weekend, features over 125 performances of music, dance and theater from around the world, including musical workshops, a street fair, public art, and special activities for children. Purchase your Four-Day Pass online today at NWPerformingArts.com.
Northwest Folklife Festival (5/23-5/26)
Seattle Center
305 Harrison Street
Seattle, WA 98109
annual free climactic celebration of year-round ethnic, folk, and traditional arts activities produced by Northwest Folklife. The Folklife Festival is Seattle's unofficial leap into summer, with four days of jam-packed excitement.
Coupeville Memorial Day Parade (5/24)
Downtown Coupeville
Sixth and Main
Whidbey Island, WA 98239
360-678-5434
Historic parade and remembrance ceremony honoring military personnel past, present and future; parade features include the Navy NW Band, U.S. Navy jet flyover, inspirational speakers including Commanding Officer of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, vintage cars, free hot dogs. Official site
Flamingo Exhibit Grand Opening (5/24)
Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Ave. N.
Seattle, WA 98103
206-548-2500
South American music, flamingo programs, kids' crafts and activities, pink cupcakes while supplies last to welcome new exhibit with flock of 25 Chilean flamingos, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $10-$15
Hydro Fever (5/24)
Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum
5917 S. 196th St.
Kent, WA 98032
Unveiling of the new museum library at noon, auction of hydroplane memorabilia, model hydro races, 10a.m.-4p.m.
International Festival (5/24)
Ravenna-Eckstein Community Center
6535 Ravenna Ave. N.E.
Seattle , WA 98115
206-684-7534
Celebrating world cultures with games, food, music, spoken word, song and dance. 11:30am / $5
Japanese Flower Arrangement Exhibition (5/24-5/25)
Seattle Asian Art Museum
1400 E. Prospect St.
Volunteer Park
Seattle, WA 98112-3303
Display and demonstrations by Ikebana International Seattle Chapter, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday
Lewis and Clark Event (5/24-5/25)
Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center
Cape Disappointment Road
Ilwaco, WA 98624
Re-enactors in period clothing depict one of the most challenging times in the in Lewis and Clark expedition, winter 1805, "A Dismal Camp". All day event
Animal Avenue Grand Opening (5/24-5/26)
Point Defiance Park Zoo & Aquarium
5400 N Pearl Street
Tacoma, WA 98407
Come see lemurs, meerkats, molerats and a dozen other new species in the Kids' Zone area of the Zoo. Climb, creep and crawl your way through the newest exhibit at PDZA.
World War II Tuskegee Airmen (5/24-5/26)
Museum of Flight
9404 E. Marginal Way S.
Seattle, WA 98108
206-764-5700
Panel discussion by 4 Tuskegee Airmen bomber pilots; May 26 program also includes performance by the Boeing Employees Concert Band. $7.50-$14
Pike PlaceMarket Food and Cultural Tour (5/25)
Pike Place Market
1st Ave and Pike St.
Seattle, WA
Eat your way through Seattle's most celebrated culinary landmark! Let us take you behind the scenes to experience some of our favorite market spots. Taste locally made foods and beverages that will awaken your palate, meet and interact with the exceptional people that give the market life, and hear their humble, and often humorous stories. 10am-12pm
Olympic Sculpture Park (5/26)
2901 Western Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
206-654-3100
Olympic Sculpture Park transforms a nine-acre industrial site into open and vibrant green space for art. This new waterfront park gives Seattle residents and visitors the opportunity to experience a variety of sculpture in an outdoor setting, while enjoying the incredible views and beauty of the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound. FREE
Seattle Mariners vs. Boston Red Sox (5/26)
Safeco Field
1250 1st Ave S
Seattle, WA 98134
7:10pm
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