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🎶 It’s baaaaaaack

Chinatown-International District Night Market is back
Crowds of people walk along a street lined on both sides with vendor tents and kiosks. Seattle's Chinatown entrance is in the background.
The CID Night Market takes place under the red arch in Hing Hay Park as the sun sets. | Photo courtesy of CIDBIA
Seattle’s beloved Chinatown-International District (CID) Night Market is making a comeback on Saturday, Sept. 21 after a one-year hiatus.

For over two decades, the CID Night Market has drawn thousands of visitors to the neighborhood with its mix of local vendors, street foods, and dynamic cultural performances.

While last year’s festival was canceled because of rising costs + sponsor shortages, this year’s Night Market will be restored to its former glory thanks to a $250,000 sponsorship from Amazon.

The free street festival will take over the heart of Seattle’s historic Chinatown-International District — stop by 1-9 p.m. and discover the following:
  • 90+ food, arts and crafts, non-profit, and business vendors
  • A lion dance, taiko drumming, and martial arts demonstrations
  • A dramatic transition from golden hour to nightlife below Hing Hay Park’s iconic red arch
A group of friends stand beneath an archway composed of balloons in yellows, whites, pinks, and blues. They are holding up peace signs and smiling.

CID Night Market is an all-ages street festival connecting Seattleites and visitors with the neighborhood’s resources and culture.

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Photo courtesy of CIDBIA

Wanna do more than just mark your calendar? Other ways to support the collective neighborhood experience include:
  • Donating — Donations support CID Business Improvement Area’s efforts to provide public safety, sanitation, marketing, and advocacy to CID’s businesses.
  • Volunteering — Slots are still open for volunteers to help with stage crews, entertainment management, and event tear-down.
  • Shopping small — C-ID’s local businesses make up the neighborhood’s essence, ranging from restaurants and grocery to retail and professional services. Find your next stop now.
A lil bit of CID history
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What year was the CID officially established?

A. 1973
B. 1985
C. 1960
D. 1999
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Events
Wednesday, Sept. 18
  • Author Talk: Hyeseung Song | Wednesday, Sept. 18 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Third Place Books | Free | This first generation Korean-American author recounts her experience growing up in Texas in her newest memoir.
  • Building Equity Together Summit 2024 | Wednesday, Sept. 18-Thursday, Sept. 19 | Times vary | Renton Pavilion Events Center | $50 | The King County Health Coalition has assembled a host of local activists and community leaders to talk about how to build a more inclusive world.
Thursday, Sept. 19
  • Experience Hendrix | Thursday, Sept. 19 | 7:30 p.m. | Paramount Theatre | $45+ | The cross-country tour celebrating the late, great Jimi Hendrix is starting right here in the legend’s hometown.
Friday, Sept. 20
Saturday, Sept. 21
  • Charli vs. Chappell Dance Party | Saturday, Sept. 21 | 5 p.m. | Neighbours Nightclub and Lounge | $20+ | This one’s for the 365 party girls — dance it up at this sapphic night of club hits.
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News Notes
Open
  • Fair Isle Brewing’s restaurant is now open, a dining concept closely influenced by its neighboring beers — from sourdough pretzels made with the brewer’s wild yeast to beer cheese and saison braised short ribs. While the taproom is 21+, the restaurant will be offering its menu to all ages.
Development
  • Habitat for Humanity recently broke ground on an empty lot in South Seattle. The property is slated for a five-story, 58-unit condominium development — Habitat’s largest single-building, multi-family project in the US. The units will range from 370 to 690 sqft. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Sports
  • The Seattle Kraken’s new network launches soon ahead of the 2024-25 hockey season. The Kraken Hockey Network will broadcast games with Prime Video + Tegna-owned Seattle stations, featuring longtime ESPN anchor Linda Cohn and KJR host Ian Furness. Cohn will host ~15 games on KING 5 this season. (KING 5)
Civic
  • Affordable housing fee waivers are now available in Bellevue. Housing developers can apply for permit review and inspection waivers from the City of Bellevue for affordable development projects. Qualifying developments must have units listed below 80% of the area median income.
Listen
  • Has the Seattle Mariners solved its biggest issue? After a shaky start, the team has stepped up to bat and carried three wins home in a row. Local experts are debating the progress on Locked On’s daily, Mariners-focused podcast.
    Traffic
    • Yesterday, SR 18 closed down due to a semi-truck crash. Nobody was harmed, but it was confirmed the truck was “carrying Costco bath tissue. Single ply.” Stay in the know as you go with KING 5 reporter Jake Whittenberg.
    Community
    • Ever wonder how products are made right here in Emerald City? The Seattle Made digital passport gives Seattleites a behind-the-scenes look at how everything from whiskey and chocolate to bicycles is produced. Sign up for free and get rewarded for exploring our city.*
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