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Friends of Waterfront Park @friendsWFS

Friends is the nonprofit partner to the City of Seattle that will help to fund, build & program Waterfront Park—today and into the future.

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The word is getting out! ✨ Seattle's new Waterfront Park is coming 2025 but you can enjoy parts of it now - come for a day trip: gigharbornow.org/news/arts-e…

Day Tripper | On the Waterfront (part 1) - Gig Harbor Now

If you haven't been to the Seattle Waterfront recently, you probably won't recognize it.

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🌸 Help sustain this park for generations by leaving your mark today. Every gift keeps Waterfront Park thriving, safe, and full of life! Read our blog to learn more about how you can be part of this incredible journey. waterfrontparkseattle.org/bl…

How to Leave Your Mark on Waterfront Park - Friends of Waterfront Park

Grand opening of Seattle’s newest park is just around the corner, but there is already so much to celebrate: Overlook Walk connecting Pike Place Market to the waterfront, a restored section of beach...

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🍂 Fall is in full swing, and Seattle's Waterfront Park is a must-see park this season! Have you been down to the waterfront lately? nytimes.com/2024/11/02/arts/…

Four Must-See Parks This Fall Herald a New Golden Age (Gift Article)

Decades of planning and restoration come to fruition at Seattle’s Waterfront Park, a new Central Park rink and pool, the grounds of Olana, and Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania.

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The twinkle in Seattle’s eye 🤩 Overlook Walk is open until 10pm each night where you can see it twinkle under the stars. #seattlewaterfront
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The Waterfront Park Grand Opening Kick Off in September brought together over 150 community and business leaders to shape Seattle's future waterfront! Learn more & amplify the news about Waterfront Park waterfrontparkseattle.org/gr…

Grand Opening Tool Kit - Friends of Waterfront Park

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We’re honored to receive a $5M grant from the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation! 🌿✨ This gift will fuel 3 years of community-led arts & culture at #WaterfrontPark. Thank you, PGAFF, for believing in arts & the future of downtown Seattle! 💙 Read more: waterfrontparkseattle.org/bl…

Paul G. Allen Family Foundation Invests $5 Million to Support Waterfront Park's Cultural Programm...

Today marks an exciting chapter for Seattle’s arts and culture landscape as the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation announced a transformative $9 million in grants to eight downtown organizations....

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👀Ready for those lofty views of the Sound? Overlook Walk is opening to the public on October 4th! Join Friends at 4:30pm for festivities🎉 waterfrontparkseattle.org/bl…

Overlook Walk Opening - Friends of Waterfront Park

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Gift Alert! 🎁 Learn more about how this generous gift of $3.5 million by Microsoft will support the development and activation of Seattle’s Waterfront Park here: waterfrontparkseattle.org/bl…

Microsoft Commits $3.5 Million to Support Friends of Waterfront Park and Activation of Seattle’s...

Friends of Waterfront Park is excited to announce that Microsoft has made a $3.5 million gift to support the development and activation of Seattle’s Waterfront Park. This generous contribution is a...

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"Don’t miss the free games, music, food trucks, and dance lessons at Pier 62" on Seattle's new Waterfront Park. visitseattle.org/blog/top-ti… @VisitSeattle

Top-tier side quests if you’re going to PAX West - Visit Seattle

Read our post: Top-tier side quests if you’re going to PAX West.

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🌟 Things are heating up at Waterfront Park this week as we ramp up for our big fundraiser on Friday! Find details for all of this week’s happenings at 🔗 wpsea.org/events!
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🌊✨ Joy Shigaki, President of Friends of Waterfront Seattle, shares her vision for a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable waterfront! Discover how community partnerships are transforming Seattle's public space. Read more: bit.ly/4fhqt6Y

Seattle native Joy Shigaki returns home to help lead huge civic project

She returned to Seattle two years ago to lead the the city's biggest civic project since the 1964 World’s Fair.

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📢 No Yoga and Sound Bath on July 24th, folks! We apologize for the inconvenience and hope you can join us at a future session. 🧘‍♀️ Visit our website at wpsea.org/mwp and sign up for more free summer programming at Waterfront Park!
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🎉 The Promenade Pop-Ups at Waterfront Park are here! Join us now through mid-September to support local BIPOC artisans and enjoy stunning murals by Indigenous artists. More info ➡️ wpsea.org/popup 📷 @growingboymedia #WaterfrontParkSeattle
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We're partnering with @gageacademy for our first-ever silent auction! 🚀 Discover visionary student artworks inspired by their community spaces—62 years into the future. Access is included with your Pier Party 2024 ticket. Grab yours today! 🔗 bit.ly/3VTrwBt
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The upcoming Waterfront Block Party has been featured in an article by Curiocity Seattle! Read all about it here: bit.ly/4eV3eiZ Mark your calendars and celebrate summer with us at this free event. See you there!
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📢 Announcing AFROPUNK Seattle at Pier 62! 🎶 Join us on Sept 7th at Pier 62 from 2-8:30pm for a fantastic lineup curated by @AFROPUNK & @KEXP, featuring Cautious Clay, Black Ends, BLAST, Lace Cadence, Faridaguyzzz, and host Eva Walker. Tickets available now! 🎟️ 🔗 Link in bio!
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Join us at Pier 62 for an action-packed week of fun and entertainment! Visit 🔗 wpsea.org/events for more details and make the most of your summer at Waterfront Park! 🌊 #WaterfrontParkSeattle #Pier62 #DowntownSeattle #Summer2024 #FreeEvents #SeattleEvents
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⭐ Last Chance! If you're a food and beverage concessionaire looking to grow your business and serve MILLIONS of waterfront visitors, submit an Intent to Apply by April 8, 2024 to be considered. Visit 🔗 wpsea.org/CafeRFP to learn more.
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Due to poor weather conditions, we are cancelling today's fire pit event at Pier 62. Stay warm out there, folks! There are still a few more opportunities to enjoy our fire pits this season so please visit 🔗 wpsea.org/firepits to see the full schedule.
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We loved working with @iexaminer on this issue that features Waterfront Histories! Swing by Tidelines to Timelines: A Storytelling Event this Sunday, 12:30pm-5pm to grab a copy! waterfrontparkseattle.org/ev…

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September's @FriendsWFS issue is out this weekend! In it, you'll find some little-known multicultural history of the waterfront, a Q&A with Seattle City Council District 2 candidates, a look at a youth fishing program at the Duwamish River, and a ton of local arts coverage.
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