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RedmondLights
(Events - Best of the City)
November 26 - January 3, 2010
various locations, Redmond  98052
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        Description: Trees, bridges, parks, and office buildings along the Sammamish River are set aglow with seasonal lights during this annual Christmas celebration. Festivities kick off with a grand lighting ceremony, followed by plenty of family fun, music, and fireworks. From Thanksgiving to the first weekend of the New Year there are numerous associated events, from symphony concerts and choral performances to visits from Santa and activities for kids.
       

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Macy's Holiday Parade
(Events - Best of the City)
November 27, 2009
7th Ave Downtown Seattle, Seattle  98101
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        Description: Macy's is always a strong presence in holiday celebrations, and this wonderful parade only cements its association. Downtown Seattle is treated to lots of color, motion, and merriment as participants make their way from 7th Avenue to the Macy's store itself. As if that amount of spectacle weren't enough, at 5pm in Westlake Park, folks are treated to a star-lighting and to fireworks. Great for the little ones!
       

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Christmas Ship Festival
(Events - Best of the City)
November 28 - December 23, 2009
1200 Block Alaskan Wy Pier 56, Seattle
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        Description: Seattle celebrates the season in maritime fashion during the enchanting Christmas Ship Festival. Each night, a nautical parade visits different communities along the Puget Sound, from Tacoma to Kirkland. You can watch with hundreds of other happy revelers from strategic bonfire-warmed spots along the beach. Or you can ride in the parade. Select from a number of cruise options (ride the Christmas Ship itself with or without dinner and music, or follow along in one of dozens of additional brightly decorated boats). A portion of the proceeds benefits The Seattle Times Fund for the Needy.
       

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Urban Craft Uprising
(Events - Best of the City)
December 2009
305 Harrison, Seattle  98109 • 206-684-7200
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        Description: Just in time for holiday gift-giving, Urban Craft Uprising sets up at the Seattle Center’s Exhibition Hall. Local and regional artisans and crafters offer a huge variety of handmade goods, from jewelry and candles to felted wool handbags to clothing for the whole family and home accessories. Many of the vendors work exclusively with recycled or environmentally friendly materials.
       

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Santa at the Needle
(Events - Best of the City)
December 5 - December 20, 2009
400 Broad St, Seattle  98109 • 206-905-2100
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        Description: The jolly old elf himself is making his list and checking it twice on the Observation Deck at the Needle. Have the children come and sit with Santa, tell him their wishes and pose for a photo. They can also experience the joy of giving at the craft station where they can make gifts for their family and friends.
       

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New Year's Eve 2008 at the Space Needle
(Events - Best of the City)
December 31, 2009
400 Broad St, Seattle  98109 • 206-905-2100
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        Description: For over 20 years, New Year's Eve fireworks at the Space Needle have illuminated the city. Approximately 2000 pyrotechic items are set off during the show, resulting in a booming, colorful spectacle that mesmerizes the thousands of folks who come out to watch. Whether you choose to get into the thick of the party at the Needle itself or simply observe from one of the surrounding neighborhoods, this event is an unforgettable way to start the new year.
       

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Seattle Boat Show
(Events - Best of the City)
January 2010
800 Occidental Ave S, Seattle  98104 • 206-381-7555
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        Description: Boat lovers, take notice. The west coast's largest boat show takes place in Seattle. This show has it all: over 1000 boats (some for display, some for sale), about 200 seminars (free with admission), and a wide variety of vendors offering all manner of boating accessories, including the most technologically advanced gadgets you’ll find anywhere. The show actually has two locations: Qwest Field and an on-water site at South Lake Union. A shuttle runs between the two – all day, every day. Qwest Field: Mon-Fri Noon-9pm, Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 10am-6pm; South Lake Union: Mon-Fri 11am-5pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm.
       

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Seattle Roadster Show
(Events - Best of the City)
February 2010
800 Occidental Ave S, Seattle  98104 • 206-381-7555
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        Description: Rev up your engines and feast your eyes on hot rods, customs, muscle cars, motorcycles, choppers, drag racers, and imports – not to mention display booths carrying every type of product to trick out the aforementioned and make them more street-worthy. You'll also see who gets the coveted Grand Touring "GT" Award, the nation's top award for street machines. The state's largest motorsports show regularly hosts crowds of over 35,000.
       

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Northwest Flower and Garden Show
(Events - Best of the City)
February 2010
800 Convention Pl, Seattle  98101 • 206-694-5000 • FAX: 206-694-5399
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        Description: This is the event of the year for green thumbs, master gardeners, and novices alike. Under one roof, you’ll find six acres of gorgeous gardens and plant and flower exhibits created by the Pacific Northwest’s top florists, horticulturalists, and landscape designers. More than 300 vendors sell all the latest garden gadgets, as well as the tried-and-true favorites, along with a huge variety of plants. Seminars (free with admission) cover virtually every gardening topic, from transplanting and organic gardening to xeriscaping and pruning; experts are on hand to answer questions about ikebana, bonsai, fruit and vegetable gardening, trees, and container gardening.
       

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Quilters Anonymous Annual Quilt Show
(Events - Best of the City)
March 2010
14405 179th Ave SE Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe  98272 • 360-805-6700
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        Description: From appliqués, patchwork piecing, and fused materials to machine stitching, embellishments, and solo, duet, and group works – this is a quilter's paradise of craftsmanship you won't want to miss. The Puget Sound region’s oldest, largest quilting guild sponsors this extraordinary event that features many juried shows and awards for the best in each category.
       

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