The Port of Seattle will hold a candlelight service to remember the victims of the earthquake and tsunami disaster in Japan.

The Port of Seattle wants to show support of the Japanese people, especially those in Miyagi Prefecture, home of the fishing ports of Shiogama, Ishinomaki and Kesennuma where the Port has long-time friends through a port relationship established in 1990.

Members from the local fishing, Japanese and Port community will speak during the service.

The event will take place on Thursday, March 31 at 7:30 p.m. Candles will be distributed at the service. Free parking is available at Fishermen's Terminal, follow the event parking signs.

Fishermen's Terminal is located at 3919 19th Avenue West.