Replay the Hōkūleʻa Arrival Ceremony from Elliott Bay and Pier 62 Waterfront in Seattle

Saturday, August 26, 2023
8:30am – noon PDT / 5:30am – 9am HST

Please note arrival time subject to change based on weather and water conditions.

Event Program:

8:45 am PDT/5:45 am HST – Hōkūleʻa arrives at Elliott Bay escorted by Suquamish canoes.  Muckleshoot canoes and outrigger canoe paddlers to greet and receive Hōkūleʻa

9:00 am PDT/6:00 am HST – Water welcome and protocols

10:00 am PDT/7:00 am HST – Hōkūleʻa docks at Pier 62, traditional landing rituals

10:30 am PDT/7:30 am HST – Tribal Nations and Seattle City Welcome Ceremony

Speakers include:

• Fred Felleman, commissioner, Port of Seattle
• King County Executive Constantine (invited)
• Governor Jay Inslee (invited)
• Pwo Navigator Nainoa Thompson

Mahalo to our livestream sponsors Kamehameha Schools and Pacific Lutheran University.