Over the next four days there’ll be plenty of opportunities throughout Seattle to walk, run, march, and bicycle or watch others walking, running, marching and bicycling. The events range from Bike to Work Day and Seattle Summer Streets celebrations to Mariners baseball and a Sounder soccer match.
If you’re not participating in one of the many sports activities, the Seattle Department of Transportation encourages you to join in the citywide effort to cut down on driving and reduce pollution and traffic congestion by taking one of the many alternate modes of transportation available--the Sounder, Link Rail, Metro Transit, car pool, bicycle, or walk, if feasible.
Thursday, May 20
Mariners vs Toronto Blue Jays: 12:40-3 p.m.
Safeco Field
20,000 attending
The game will let out during the afternoon peak traffic time, and will likely cause traffic issues in the downtown and SODO area. To help alleviate the congestion, Seattle Police will be closing the First Avenue South off-ramp from the southbound SR-99 Alaskan Way Viaduct at the end of the game (approximately from 3 to 6 p.m.). A signed detour to South Michigan Street will be in place.
Hard Rock Café Seattle Grand Opening
6–9 p.m.
1,050 attending
Pike Street will be closed between First and Second Avenue from 6 to 9 p.m.
Festivities will close the sidewalk adjacent to the Hard Rock Café on the north side of Pike Street between First and Second Avenue from 2 to 9 p.m.; expect congestion in the area.
Friday, May 21
Bike to Work Day Morning and Afternoon Commute
10,000+ expected
Streets likely to have heavier bicycle traffic: Second Avenue, Fourth Avenue, East Marginal Way South, Dexter Avenue, Eastlake Avenue, Fremont Bridge, Pike Street, Pine Street, and Dearborn Street.
Watch for bicyclists and share the road.
Ballard Seattle Summer Streets Party
4-7 p.m.
800+ expected
22nd Avenue NW will be closed between Ballard Avenue NW and NW Market Street from approximately 2 to 8 p.m. for setup and take down; Bike to Work Day will also be celebrated.
Mariners vs. San Diego
7:10 p.m.
Safeco Field
26,000 expected
Plan on heavier traffic throughout SODO area.
Tim McGraw Concert
7:30 p.m.
Key Arena, Seattle Center
Plan on possible traffic congestion from Mercer Street exit of I-5 over to Seattle Center at the end of the afternoon commute.
Saturday, May 22
Saint Jude Heroes Half Marathon and 10K Run
7 a.m.
2,150 participants
Both events start and end at Gas Works Park, and will leave the park in waves of approximately 100 participants every 30 seconds. Both events will run counterclockwise around Lake Union, using sidewalks, bike trails and some streets, with the half marathon continuing out and back on the Burke-Gilman trail to Ballard. Seattle Police will assist runners through major intersections.
Celebration Birth of Buddha Parade
10 a.m.
900 participants
Parade route starts at Hing Hay Park at Maynard Avenue South and South King Street, heads north on Maynard to South Jackson Street, and east on South Jackson Street to the Red Apple Supermarket parking lot at 23rd Avenue South. Seattle Police will escort.
Seattle Sounders FC versus San Jose Earthquakes
12 p.m.
Qwest Field
34,000 expected
Plan on traffic congestion in the SODO area.
Mariners vs. San Diego Padres
7:10 p.m.
Safeco Field
31,000 expected
Plan on traffic congestion in the SODO area.
Sunday, May 23
West Seattle 5K Run & Walk
9:20 a.m.
1,360 participants
Route starts on Alki Avenue SW at 60th Avenue SW; east on Alki to Anchor Park (1100 Alki Avenue SW), makes a U-turn and returns to starting location.
Alki Seattle Summer Streets Party
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Local access will be maintained; the Water Taxi will continue to operate; and the Don Armeni Boat Ramp will be open. Alki Avenue SW will be closed between 63rd Avenue SW and Harbor Avenue SW.
Mariners vs. San Diego Padres
1:10 p.m.
Safeco Field
31,000 attending
Plan on traffic congestion throughout the SODO area.
