The 19th year for the Capitol Hill Block Party music festival began Friday with clouds and a breeze — and only a hint of July showers in the first time in recent memory that the event has faced a serious threat of rain.
National Weather Service forecasters are predicting the chance for rain to top out with a 50% mark on Friday night, Saturday facing a 30 to 40% chance of showers, and Sunday lining up for a 60% chance.
Excellent rain hat
No umbrellas allowed at CHBP, so pack a poncho or grab the Stranger’s pull-out section and fashion a rain hat.
Meanwhile, we’ve been told that one component of this year’s re-emphasized local art integration won’t be happening as planned. We’re sorry to inform you that this giant inflatable cowboy will not appear at Block Party after all due to “installation issues.”
Again in 2015, CHS will update open thread posts through the weekend on the people making Block Party happen, the crowds, and the community around the festival.
As usual, don’t bring a car. 12th Ave will also closed to parking this year and parking will also be affected on Broadway, E Union, and E Pine.
One trend we’re noticing right off the bat — more views from above like this. All of the new apartment buildings in the area remain under construction but the workers in the offices in the new Chophouse Row development have already contributed some new angles on social media at this year’s Block Party.
For more on this year’s festival, check out Capitol Hill Block Party a little more Capitol Hill as festival turns 19.
You can also follow @jseattle for updates. Let us know if you see anything — or anybody — interesting, too. You can email us or call/txt (206) 399-5959 for the *really* interesting stuff to let us know what you’re seeing. Or hearing.
