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Tacoma Ocean Fest: Lantern Paddle for Species

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Rig up your paddlecraft with LEDs or bring a lantern to the shoreline and help create Tacoma’s annual Lantern Paddle for Species! Steel pan, Native American flute, giant puppets, DJ, cash bar, food trucks and more. 7-11pm Fri. June 2

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6-11pm: Museum open with hands-on marine science and a sneak peek at this year’s Ocean Fest art. Food trucks and beer garden in front parking lot.

7-8pm: PLU Steel Pan Ensemble, plus start of Seventy-48 paddle race (watch them go by!)

8-9pm: Vuelta La Luna aerial circus

9-10pm: Paddle launch from FWS dock or Thea’s Park, and circle in front of Seaport. Wear/bring lights and/or watch on land. Native American flutist Paul Chiyokten Wagner, projection light art and roaming illuminated puppets.

8-9pm and 9:30-11pm: DJ spinning inside the museum

 

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