This year will mark the Seafair's 60th celebration and some of the main events are happening in and around Ballard.

59th Annual Greenwood Seafair Parade, July 22

The parade starts at 6 p.m. on Greenwood Avenue North from North 95th Street to North 85th Street, turns right at 85th and continues to 6th Avenue Northwest in Ballard.

Description from Seafair Web site:

"The Greenwood Seafair Parade is in its 59th year of providing great family and community entertainment and features neighborhood schools, businesses and other organizations. Come experience "Greenwood Gets Active!" and see 2009 Grand Marshal - Coach Bob Ernst, Director of Rowing, University of Washington."

For more information on this event, contact Ann Woodard, 206-782-6532 or email her at annmw55@comcast.net. Also visit www.greenwood-phinney.com.

Ballard Seafoodfest, July 25 and 26

Many Ballardites probably don't think of the annual Ballard Seafoodfest (now in it's 35th year) as part of Seafair, but officially, it is.

The festival takes place in an eight-block radius in downtown Ballard centered around 20th Avenue Northwest and Northwest Market Street; July 25 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and July 26 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Admission is free.

Description from Seafair Web site:

"For the last 35 years, Ballard has celebrated its rich maritime history and Scandinavian heritage with SeafoodFest. And for two days, the streets are closed down to pay homage to the fish. From the chamber’s famous alder barbequed salmon, flown in especially for the event, to all manner of shrimp, crab, salmon, oysters, haddock and clams, there’s a seafood treat for everyone.

SeafoodFest is also famous for its great music. Our main stage features local and national performers, while the family stage offers entertainment for the younger crowd. The community stage starts each day with ditties by that Northwest favorite, Stan Boreson, followed by a variety Scandinavian musical groups.

Wine and beer gardens entertain the adults, while children enjoy the free kid’s activity center. Quality arts and crafts, situated in a relaxed setting, round out the fun for the shopping inclined. And SeafoodFest is a green event!

So mark your calendars for July 25 and 26 and don’t miss the fun. Sample food from the sea, along with bits of Nordic tradition, and let SeatoodFest Feed Your Inner Viking!"

For more information, contact Beth Miller, 206-784-9705 or email seafoodfest@ballardchamber.com. Also visit the Web site, www.seafoodfest.org.

Magnolia Summer Festival, July 31 to August 1

The festival, located on Smith Street between 32nd and 34th, 33rd between Smith and Wheeler adjacent playfield and Mognolia Playfield, starts on July 31 at 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and on August 1 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The parade is August 1 at 10:30 a.m.

Description from Seafair Web site:

"A two-day event featuring craft, art and information booths, juried art show with prizes, inflatables, train rides, pony rides and stage entertainment, food, beer garden, Saturday night outdoor movie and a large Children's and Grand Parade."

For more information, contact Heather Ussery, 425-269-1554, or email heather.ussery@gmail.com.