The Pirates dress up like their namesake and theatrically storm the beach to put on a show for onlookers. The earliest Seafair event occurred on June 25, when the Seafair Pirates landed on Alki Beach.
Blue Angels flying during Seattle Seafair, 2004. Last year other aircraft participated as well, with appearances by the CH-47 Chinook transport helicopter, the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter and the V-22 Osprey VTOL transport among others. Navy Blue Angels along with their support aircraft, a USMC C-130T named Fat Albert. Seafair weekend features hydroplane races and an air show put on by the U.S. 5 and is the culmination of the entire Seafair event. Coast Guard and the Canadian Maritime Forces. Seafair Fleet Week starts on the following Tuesday, running for five days and features naval vessels from the U.S. The parade features marching bands, drill teams and the Seahawks among other local groups and starts at 7:30 p.m. The first major Seafair event is the Torchlight parade, which will be held on July 30 this year. While Seafair weekend is the most publicized aspect of Seafair, the festival covers a 10-week span and includes cultural celebrations, athletic competitions and pirates. Best known for hydroplane races, the Torchlight Parade, Fleet Week and air show, Seafair is a fixture of the summer here in Seattle. The 67th annual Seafair is about to start in earnest.
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