West Seattle summer: Seafair Pirates Landing this Saturday

(2012 photo by Nick Adams for WSB)
Now that it’s July, the big events of summer are sailing our way at top clip – including this Saturday’s Seafair Pirates Landing on Alki. From today’s Seafair update:

Join Seafair for a Pirate-style party at Alki Beach in West Seattle on July 6. In accordance with the Legend of Seafair, the cutthroat Seafair Pirate crew has made a deal with their new Captain Kidd and is coming to collect the bounty they left behind last year. The Seattle Seafair Pirates will sail in from the seven seas and will storm Alki Beach in West Seattle to kick off the 64th Seafair. Exhibitors and interactive booths will line the beach and participants can shop, eat and dance along with the Pirates throughout the day! The Seattle Seafair Pirates will land at Alki Beach between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

The event will feature a music stage with local bands, dancing and storytelling. Kids can play on inflatable rides and participate in a Pirate look-alike contest to win prizes sponsored by the West Seattle Kiwanis. 2012 Miss Seafair Veronica Asence, the Seafair Foundation Scholarship Program for Women participants and the West Seattle Hi-Yu princesses will make appearances! Dress in your favorite pirate costume and meet us out on the beach – Ready, Aim, Fire!

P.S. According to the Pirates’ website, this year’s Captain Kidd is Rusty Harper, whose home (port) is right here in West Seattle.

Fansman July 1, 2013 (11:36 pm)

If you haven’t seen it yet, Chip “the boat guy” Hanauer has a great preview of his take on the pirates. Who will stop the plunder? http://www.theboatguy.com

WSB July 1, 2013 (11:55 pm)

Very clever. Took me all the way through to realize that’s a differently branded Seafair promotion (I’d forgotten he was announced as “Captain of Summer”). But fun to watch, and with local cameos! Thanks! – TR

Silly Goose July 2, 2013 (12:12 am)

Ahoy Matey Welcome to Alki!!

Mike July 2, 2013 (12:13 am)

Call out the DUI squad.

DTK July 2, 2013 (12:30 am)

I know that dude…

Kayzel July 2, 2013 (5:14 pm)

The SF pirates generally do nothing for me, but that photo is hysterical.

patt July 2, 2013 (6:28 pm)

:) :) :)

Panda July 2, 2013 (10:20 pm)

The Pirates arrrrrrrrr the start of Seafair!!! Bring em on!!!!!!!

LB July 5, 2013 (8:11 am)

Will the pole vaulting event that always seems to be after the landing be happening this year? I look forward to the motivation I get from watching these athletes every year!

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