Celebrate Latin heritage and community at Sea Mar Fiestas Patrias, which happens noon to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20. The event is part of Seattle Center Festál, a year of cultural celebrations, in the Seattle Center Armory Food & Event Hall and Fisher Pavilion. Admission is free for all.
This year’s theme is “Comunidades Saludables, Culturas Vibrantes!” (Healthy Communities, Vibrant Cultures).
The weekend kicks off with a parade in South Park at 10 a.m. on Saturday, followed by festivities at Seattle Center.
Photo: Sea Mar Fiestas Patrias, photo by Susan Fried
The 2026 Sea Mar Fiestas Patrias offers a vibrant mix of cultural celebration and community wellness activities for the whole family. Visitors can explore a comprehensive Health Fair inside the Seattle Center Armory, featuring free health screenings. Alongside the health services, attendees can stay active at the Zumba Latin Fitness Fest, browse local vendor booths filled with food, crafts, and jewelry, or view art at the Viva Art Exhibit on the Armory’s second floor.
Outdoor festivities take over the Fisher Pavilion and its rooftop with family entertainment. Children can enjoy a dedicated area featuring a bouncy obstacle course, slide, crafts, face art, and cotton candy. Soccer fans are in for a treat with special activities hosted by Seattle Sounders FC and the RAVE Foundation, including free soccer clinics and a chance to walk away with a free soccer ball while supplies last. The celebration wraps up each day with a lively lineup of traditional folk dances, live music from international and local artists, and an energetic evening dance party.
Seattle Center Festal Fiestas Patrias Sept 08©Staci Johnson
The main stage inside hosts live music and entertainment throughout the weekend, headlined by Mariachi Wenatchee and closing out with cumbia favorite Sonora Dinamita. Here is the main stage entertainment schedule:
Saturday, September 19, 2026
- 1 to 1:50 p.m. Surllajta Música Andina
- 2 to 2:45 p.m. Bailadores de Bronce
- 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. Mariachi Wenatchee
- 4:30 to 4:50 p.m. Grito de Independencia
- 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Reales del Norte
- 7 to 9 p.m. Sonora Dinamita
Sunday, September 20, 2026
- 12 to 12:50 p.m. Miho y Diego Coy
- 1 to 1:45 p.m. Caña Dulce (Costa Rica)
- 2 to 2:40 p.m. Rebeldes de la Cueca (Chile)
- 2:50 to 3:30 p.m. Estampas de Guatemala
- 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Miguel Angel Parra
- 5 to 6 p.m. Latino Twist
The festival is produced by Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a 501(c)(3) community health organization that specializes in service to Latinos in Washington state and serves all persons regardless of race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay, through a network of more than 90 medical, dental and behavioral health clinics.
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