EVENT DATE: Saturday, August 26, 2023
WHEN: Saturday, August 26, 2023, 8:30am to noon PST (5am to 1:30pm HST)
Please note arrival time subject to change based on weather and water conditions.
WHERE: Pier 62 Waterfront Park, 1951 Alaskan Way
Event Program:
8:45 am PST/5:45 am HST – Hōkūleʻa arrives at Elliott Bay escorted by Suquamish canoes. Muckleshoot canoes and outrigger canoe paddlers to greet and receive Hōkūleʻa
9:00 am PST/6:00 am HST – Water welcome and protocols
10:00 am PST/7:00 am HST – Hōkūleʻa docks at Pier 62, traditional landing rituals
10:30 am PST/7:30 am HST – Tribal Nations and Seattle City Welcome Ceremony
- Opening & Prayer
- Dance Performance
- Ceremony
Speakers include:
- Fred Felleman, commissioner, Port of Seattle
- King County Executive Constantine (invited)
- Governor Jay Inslee (invited)
- Pwo Navigator Nainoa Thompson
Mahalo to our livestream sponsors Kamehameha Schools and Pacific Lutheran University.
