Capitol Hill’s Queer/Bar is preparing to reopen under new owners with a lighter refresh, a new kitchen menu and the return of drag, karaoke and live performances.

The Seafair Parade of Ships passed West Seattle on Tuesday, with USS Cincinnati and Coast Guard cutters crossing Elliott Bay. Free ship tours at Pier 66 are set for Wednesday and Thursday with REAL ID required.

A colorful crew of Seafair clowns marched back onto the Seattle Waterfront on Friday, reviving a decades‑old summer tradition. The troupe greeted families outside the Aquarium.