Washington State Ferries (WSF) is celebrating its 75th anniversary on Monday with a full slate of passenger festivities. In honor of the anniversary, a special WSF flag will be raised atop the Space Needle, and landmarks such as the Seattle Great Wheel and the floating bridge on State Route 520 will be specially lit. The ferries themselves will be decked with celebratory flags throughout June, creating a festive atmosphere in the harbor.
Many free surprises are planned for riders: stickers will be available starting Monday, and galleys will be offering free coffee or popcorn with purchases. An interactive ORCA station will be open at Colman Dock from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., where visitors can play games and win prizes. Those who follow WSF on social media can expect additional swag giveaways throughout June.
All month long, live DJ sets from radio station C89.5 will be played on the decks of four routes. For example, music will play on the Seattle/Bainbridge Island sailing on June 5, on the Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route on June 12, and on the Edmonds/Kingston and Seattle/Bremerton routes on June 18 and 30, respectively. In addition, a Bainbridge youth orchestra will perform on the Seattle/Bainbridge Island route on June 7, and an earlier morning show from radio station KISW already took place aboard the Edmonds/Kingston ferry.
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