The largest city in the Pacific Northwest, Seattle has some of the best holiday events in the region. Starting from November all the way through to December, the city and its residents embrace the holiday spirit in a big way. Dazzling lights and decorations are put up throughout Seattle, shopping centers offer door-busting deals, and the 2019 Seattle holiday events calendar is filled with a series of shows, festivals, and parades.
With snowy weather to truly give the city a winter wonderland look, there are plenty of Christmas events in Seattle that family members of all ages can enjoy. When you get bored of staying out of the chilly weather and cooped up indoors, our Seattle movers recommend going out and exploring the city, especially after the sun goes down, so you can properly see the Christmas lights. Craving even more fun? Be sure to check out these must-see 2019 Christmas events in Seattle.
Macy’s Holiday Parade
Date: November 28
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Location: 7th Street & Pine Street
The day after Thanksgiving, Macy’s hosts its annual Holiday Parade in downtown Seattle. Starting at the corner of 7th Street and Pine Street, the parade begins at 9:00 AM and runs a loop through downtown Seattle down 5th Avenue, University Street, and 4th Avenue. The parade ends at the Macy’s store location in Westlake Center. Featuring elaborately decorated floats, marching bands, sheep dogs, and Santa, it’s sure to be great fun for the whole family. This year is the last time you can experience the parade before Macy’s closes its downtown Seattle store1, so be sure to come out.
Christmas Ship Festival
Date: November 29 – December 23
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Lake Union Park
This maritime parade has been held annually since 1949, making it one of the oldest Christmas events in Seattle. The Argosy Cruises Christmas Ship Festival is traditionally held the day after Thanksgiving and parades run until December 23. Brightly decorated sail boats and passenger ships are strung up with thousands of lights, they cruise through the waterfront neighborhoods around Lake Washington and Puget Sound. Visitors can look forward to festive music and even choirs keeping onlookers entertained! Attendees can buy tickets to ride the Christmas Ship Lead Boat where they’ll enjoy family-friendly entertainment onboard including Santa, sing-alongs, craft workshops, and an open bar.
Enchant Christmas
Date: November 22 – December 29
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Location: T-Mobile Park
During the winter months, the ballpark for the city’s Major League Baseball team, the Seattle Mariners, is transformed into a truly magical space featuring dazzling light displays and a mini ice-skating trail. Out of all the Seattle holiday events in 2019, Enchant Christmas is one you cannot miss. You and your family can walk through the world’s largest Christmas light maze, skate through a winding trail, browse the holiday market, and visit Santa and Mrs. Claus. Visitors can also enjoy special concerts, shows, and events throughout the season.
At Established Moving & Storage, our full-service movers in Seattle have helped many families and individuals relocate to homes all over the Seattle metropolitan area and throughout the state of Washington even in the dead of winter. Contact us, schedule your move, or call 888-648-1886 today for a FREE quote!
Sources
- Nicole Brodeur, The Seattle Times – Macy’s is closing its landmark downtown Seattle store in February
