This year will mark the Seafair's 60th celebration and there are several main events right here in West Seattle.

The annual event lasts from June 27 through August 2 and kicks off with the traditional Seafair Pirates Landing on Saturday, July 11 at Alki Beach.

The free event is scheduled to start around 11:30 a.m., but come early to grab a spot. Call Mark Jensen for more information at 206-365-1590 or email seafairpiratespr@aol.com.

From the Seafair Web site:

"Avast ye scurvy dogs! This be yer warnin’ shot! The cutthroat Seafair Pirates crew has made a deal and are comin to collect the bounty left behind last year!

They be landin on Alki Beach in West Seattle on July 11 around 11:30. The CarToys Aftershock stage will have the local band Shelley and the Curves for a day full o wild piratical merriment! Citilights Electric is sponsoring a Dunk Tank with prizes for the kids.

The merchants will be puttin out their finest wares and the day long festival will be startin at around 9:30 a.m. Ye can shop, eat and dance along with the Pirates throughout the day until 6:30 p.m. Have your little pirates come dressed fer the occasion and be part of a Pirate look-a-like contest to win some booty.

Don’t be forgettin’ that the first 500 kids startin at 10:30 a.m. will get a free toy pirate kit ta take home. Come get yer treasure while ya still can."

The West Seattle Hi-Yu Summer Festival and Parade is July 10 through 20 at California Avenue Southwest, Lander Street to Edmunds Street. Times vary, so visit the Web site.

The West Seattle American Legion Grand Parade is July 18, 11 a.m., West Seattle Rotary Kiddies Parade, 10:30 a.m. All is free.

Contact Tim Winston at 206-938-2088 or email info@hiyu.com for more information.

From the Seafair Web site:

"West Seattle Hi-Yu Festival kicks off with the Pirates Landing on Alki Beach. Other events in the month-long festival include a concert in the park at Hiawatha, West Seattle Parade, Kids' Fun Festival and community brunch. Hi-Yu Summer Festival ends with the West Seattle Hi-Yu Scholarship Coronation."

White Center Jubilee Days is July 18 and 19. The festival is July 18, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., at 17th Avenue Southwest and Roxbury in White Center. The parade is July 19, 2 p.m. Both events are free.

The two-day festival will feature live music on two stages, food booths, carnival, free childrens entertainment, parade, street fair and Saturday night street dance.

For more information on these events, contact Michael McGrath at 206-243-4219 or email info@jubileedays.org. Also visit the Web site.