Seattle Center Winterfest Announces Opening Day Festivities, 11/26

Seattle Center Winterfest presented by KOMO TV Opening Day and Winter Worldfest

WHEN:
Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra performance, Nov. 26; 11 a.m.

Opening Ceremony with Deputy Mayor Darryl Smith, Seattle Center Director Robert Nellams, and the Keith Highlander Pipe Band and Bentzen School of Highland Dance, Nov. 26, 1 p.m.

Winter Worldfest, Nov. 26, 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.; Nov. 27 and 28, 12 noon - 5 p.m.

Seattle Center Winterfest opens with an inspiring performance by Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra, followed by the call of the bagpipes to Winterfest Opening Ceremony. The day continues with Winter Worldfest, a full schedule of performances by some of the region's most entertaining ethnic artists and world marketplace.

The full festival, which runs Nov. 26 - Dec. 31, offers Saturday afternoon ice sculpting and fireside sing-alongs. Winter Train and Village returns to Center House this year, along with Winterfest Ice Rink in Fisher Pavilion. Seattle Center Winterfest is promoted as part of Holidays in the City.

If you would like to bring media vehicles onto the grounds, please contact me via email (deborah.daoust@seattle.gov) or phone (206 769-0259) by Nov. 26,10 a.m.

For more information on Seattle Center Winterfest presented by KOMO 4 TV, parking and directions to the Center, visit www.seattlecenter.com/winterfest or call 206-684-7200.

Connect to the sights, sounds and spirit of the season at Seattle Center Winterfest presented by KOMO 4 TV: five weeks of FREE and affordable, fun-filled activities and entertainment, Nov. 26 - Dec. 31. Visit Center House - displaying its winter finest - or explore the enchanting Winter Train and Village. The Ice Rink returns, along with music and comedy, jazz and dance, cultural celebrations, ice sculpting, fireside singing, student showcases and more. Seattle Center Winterfest is part of Holidays in the City, and is sponsored by the City of Seattle, Seattle Center Foundation, Seattle Weekly and KOMO 4 TV.

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