#WaterfrontParkSeattle - "Y’all, listen. You know when an event is just a whole vibe? That’s what the Seattle Waterfront Park grand opening was this past weekend. A whole vibe. Standing there, on the new Pier 62, looking out at the water, it felt like the city was breathing again. Like we’ve been holding our breath for decades, and now we’ve finally exhaled. The energy was electric, from the Double Dutch Divas bringing that unapologetic joy to every corner, to the Central District music showcase that just hit different. It was more than a party—it was a homecoming. A beautiful, loud, emotional celebration of what happens when we intentionally reconnect our city with its heart, with the people, and with the water itself.

Everywhere you looked, there was art, history, and community. They weren't just building a park; they were building a canvas for our culture. From the new art installations by Indigenous artists that tell a story of this land, to the children being carefree and making new friends on Pier 58, you could feel the intention in every single detail. It was a physical reminder that our stories, our histories, and our futures are woven into the very fabric of this city. And to be there, right in the thick of it all, with so many beautiful faces, just felt like Emerald City joy in its purest form.

This isn’t just a new waterfront, friends. This is a new chapter for all of us. This is what it looks like when we invest in each other, when we bring our voices to the table and demand spaces where we don’t just exist, but thrive. So if you haven’t pulled up yet, I'm telling you, you've got to go. Walk the Overlook Walk, take in that view of the city and the sound, and let it fill you up. It’s a space for us all, and it’s a promise of what Seattle can become. I can’t wait to see what memories we create here together. Until next time, keep that energy high." - Besa Gordon

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