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Renton River DaysVenue:
Liberty Park in Renton between Bronson Way N and Houser Way N; Take Exit #4 from I-405 and Liberty Park is just west of I-405

The 23rd Annual IKEA Renton River Days is a week-long family festival celebrating community pride. It's a time for families, friends and neighbors to share the amenities and activities that make Renton a great place to live, work and play. Originating in 1986, the festival joins residents, businesses and Puget Sound tourists together for a variety of events, special features for kids, arts & crafts, recreation, food and stage entertainment. Liberty Park, in the heart of Renton, is the focal point for the festival. Cedar River Park is also host to many events in and around the Renton Community Center.

For the complete schedule of events see http://www.RentonRiverDays.org Misc. / Unlistedsmejlaender@ci.renton.wa.usSonja Mejlaender (425) 430-6528July 23, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.; July 25 - 27, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.Free07/23/200807/27/2008ParadeEntertainmentArtsCommunityFestivals/Fairs

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2008 Hydro Races

Officials have crowned Dave Villwock the Chevrolet Cup Champion after debating a penalty against Jean Theoret and the Beacon boat for 20 minutes after the race. Full Story ››


The Hoss Mortgage Boat Flips in Heat 2A, knocking the boat out of the race. Full Story ››


Paul Becker in Miss Critical Logic wins the Unlimited Lights Final at Seafair. Full Story ››


iWitness Slideshows

The hydroplane races at Stan Sayres Park are only days away and crews have shifted into full throttle to get the grounds ready and the hydroplanes prepped for Sunday's races on Lake Washington. Full Story ››


Seafair Fleet Week has arrived at the Elliott Bay waterfront giving the public a unique look at some of the most spectacular Navy and Coast Guard Vessels in the land. Full Story ››


The 2008 Torchlight Parade was an "amazing adventure" for thousands who joined the Seafair madness in downtown Seattle. It was a night filled with pirates, clowns, costumed runners, Miss Seafair, Sig Hansen, and many colorful floats. Full Story ››


iWitness Video

Chief Meteorologist Rebecca Stevenson takes iWitness behind the scenes at the new KIRO 7 weather center. Full Story ››


Crane operator Larry Boettner might have the best seat in the house at the Chevrolet Cup. However this special seat carries with it the huge responsibility of safely steering hydroplanes into Lake Washington at this weekend's event. Full Story ››


The Oh Boy! Oberto pit crew took iWitness behind the scenes as they were tweaking every last part of their hydroplane in hopes of defending their Seafair title at this year's races on Lake Washington. Full Story ››


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Experience Seafair

While you're at Seafair, join us at the KIRO 7 Eyewitness News booth and meet the people who bring you the best in local, live and breaking news every day! And you can tell us a story -- your favorite Seafair memory -- for a commemorative collection celebrating Seafair's 60th Anniversary in 2009.


Sig Hansen and company weren't the only ones floating at the log boom for Seafair 2008. Thousands more were on the water for a front row seat of this year's Chevrolet Cup. Full Story ››


Watch a recap of the 2008 Southwest Airlines Seafair Torchlight Parade that aired on KIRO 7 and at KIROtv.com. Full Story ››
iWitness Video: House Without Walls Still Stands After 23 Years At Torchlight Parade

Seafair Slideshows

Deadliest Catch star Sig Hansen and KIRO 7's Chris Egert fly with the Blue Angels. Full Story ››


Images from some of the floats, bands, clowns and pirates at the 2008 Greenwood Seafair Parade. Full Story ››


Submit Your Seafair Photos - Image From Jessi Smith
Are you planning on attending a Seafair community event or the big air show and hydros on Lake Washington? Take your digital camera along, upload your photos here and we'll put them in a fun slideshow of 2008 Seafair photos. Full Story ››
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