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Seattle Opening Day Parade 2026

Seattle’s annual celebration of the start of boating season, hosted by the
Seattle Yacht Club on the first Saturday in May. Windermere Cup rowing
regatta in the morning, then a decorated boat parade through the Montlake
Cut starting at noon, with spectators lining both banks. Tradition dating
back to 1920.

Seattle, WA

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