Pig Parade for Pike Place Market Foundationā€™s 40th birthday

Can we get an ā€œoink, oinkā€? šŸ½

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The pigs sure do clean up real nice.

Photo via Pike Place Public Market

Hey Babe ā€” looking for a party? šŸ·

Let us help you out. Pike Place Market Foundation ā€” which supports the local marketā€™s merchants ā€” is celebrating its 40th birthday this weekend during the marketā€™s annual Harvest Festival with a big ā€œparadeā€ honoring its golden mascot, Rachel the Pig.

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Yes, those were disco pigs you saw traveling down the road. Hereā€™s proof.

Photo via Pike Place Market Foundation

During ā€œPigs on Parade,ā€ nearly 50 fiberglass pigs, all designed by local artists, will line the marketā€™s cobblestone streets. Those who pop by the festival on Saturday can vote for their favorite pig statue and enter for a chance to win three Sur la Table cookware gift baskets.

Harvest Festival deets:
šŸ“† Sat., Oct. 29
ā° 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
šŸ“ Pike Place (of course)
šŸŽ‰ Along with pig art, there will be free history tours, live music, a giant pumpkin carving, artist demos, and lots of pumpkin spiced goods.

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