Despite shooting, crowds pack Seattle Waterfront on first busy night after project’s completion

Thursday afternoon appeared to be the type of day city leaders envisioned when the project began, but the tone changed after shots were fired near the boardwalk.

SEATTLE — Less than a week after the opening of Pier 58, the final step of the years-long development of Seattle’s Waterfront Park, huge crowds lined the promenade and boardwalk as the city hosted a trio of major events on Thursday.

The Seattle Mariners returned home, the Sounders hosted a game at Lumen Field and Fleet Week kicked off Seafair weekend.

It was the type of night that city leaders likely envisioned when planning for the massive

→ Continue reading at King 5

Similar Articles

Advertisment

Most Popular