On Sat., Aug. 7, 2021, the Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition/TAG, its partner organizations, and federal, state, and local agencies will host the city’s 15th Annual Duwamish River Festival/Festival del Río Duwamish at South Park Plaza (8456 Dallas Ave S,) and surrounding areas in the South Park neighborhood.

The 15th Annual Duwamish River Festival will celebrate 20 years of community coming together to support a River For All! As in previous years, the 2021 festival will feature a family-friendly mix of activities, arts, culture and entertainment to celebrate and nurture the creation of a healthy Duwamish River. Come celebrate with community and the Duwamish River!

WHAT: The event brings our communities together to celebrate our diversity and the cleanup and restoration of the Duwamish River. Throughout the day, attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy interactive educational booths, Mercadito local vendors, youth art activities, free vaccination and health clinic, free air filters, dance, music and hear from special guests. We look forward to a safe, beautiful community event and continue to follow the most up-to-date CDC COVID-19 safety guidelines.

DUWAMISH RIVER FESTIVAL: The FREE festival goes from 12:00 pm-5:00 pm on Saturday August 7, 2021. The festival will begin at 12:00 pm, with an opening ceremony led by the Duwamish Tribe.

Festival partners include Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition/TAG; Amigos de Seattle; Environmental Protection Agency; City of Seattle Parks and Recreation, Emergency Management and Sustainability & Environment; Concord Intl/Concord PTA; Duwamish Alive! Coalition; Duwamish Tribal Services; Duwamish Valley Affordable Housing Coalition; Duwamish Valley Youth Corps; King County Noxious Weed Control Program; One Roof Foundation & Seattle Kraken; RAM Mounts; Recology King County; King County Wastewater Treatment Division; Seattle Parks Foundation; Sea Mar; Seattle Public Utilities; Maritime Highschool; The Nature Conservancy in Washington; Port of Seattle; Puget Sound Clean Air Agency; Villa Comunitaria; Washington Environmental Council; WA State Department of Ecology; United Site Services; Washington Ethnic Studies Now.