On Saturday, August 5th at 12 pm the Duwamish River Community Coalition (DRCC) will host its 17th Annual Duwamish River Festival/Festival del Río Duwamish at Duwamish River People’s Park and Shoreline Habitat (8700 Dallas Ave S.) and surrounding areas in the South Park neighborhood.

When: The FREE festival goes from 12:00 pm-5:00 pm on Saturday August 5th, 2023, and will begin with an opening ceremony led by the Duwamish Tribe at 12 pm.

Why: The 17th Annual Duwamish River Festival will celebrate 22 years of community coming together, United for Justice! As in previous years, the 2023 festival will feature a family-friendly mix of activities, arts, culture, advocacy and entertainment to celebrate and nurture the creation of a healthy Duwamish River. Come celebrate with community and the Duwamish River!

What: Our Festival brings communities together to celebrate our vibrancy and diversity, the cleanup and restoration of the Duwamish River, and our environmental and climate justice advocacy efforts. Throughout the day attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy interactive educational booths, Mercadito local vendors, food trucks, dance, music, free air filters, youth art activities, and will hear from special guests. We look forward to a safe and beautiful community event. Free shuttles to/from the event will be provided from within Georgetown and South Park.

How: Festival supporters include though are not limited to: American Lung Association, Boeing, Cultivate South Park, Delridge Neighborhood Development Association, DIRTCorps, Duwamish Valley Affordable Housing Coalition, Reconnect South Park, Duwamish Solidarity Group/Real Rent Duwamish, Environmental Science Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Washington State Department of Ecology, Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife, Friends of Waterfront Seattle, Food Lifeline, Front and Centered, Garden Hotline and Master Composter Sustainability Stewards, Villa Comunitaria, Habitat for Humanity, Hidden River Park 4 Culture, Latino Community Fund, Seattle Office of Sustainability and Environment, The Kraken/One Roof Foundation, Seattle Office of Housing, Orrick, Herrington and Sutcliffe, LLP, Port of Seattle, Seattle Parks Foundation, Seattle Public Library South Park Branch, Seattle Public Utility, Sea Mar Community Health Centers, Seattle City Light, Seattle Office of Emergency Management, Social Justice Fund NW, Seattle Neighborhood Group, Seattle Department of Transportation, Seattle Police Department, UW Edge Center, Washington Ethnic Studies Now, Watershed Community Development, Wilderness Society

For more information about the Duwamish River Festival, please visit: https://www.drcc.org/duwamish-river-festival-2021