Seattle Festivals Tighten Security After July 26 Shooting Killed 3
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Updated · USA TODAY · Jul 30
Seattle Festivals Tighten Security After July 26 Shooting Killed 3
3 articles · Updated · USA TODAY · Jul 30
Summary
Seafair’s 2026 Weekend Festival will run with three gated entrances, bag searches and weapons-detection systems at every entry point after the July 26 shooting at the Bite of Seattle.
Three people were killed and at least four injured in that food-festival shooting, pushing organizers across Seattle to face sharper scrutiny over public-safety plans for upcoming events.
Bumbershoot, set for Sept. 5-6 at Seattle Center, said it will enforce its ticketed clear-bag policy, metal-detector screening and on-site police and emergency medical services.
Other major events still ahead include Capitol Hill Block Party on Aug. 7-9 and Festál dates through summer and fall, extending the safety focus beyond this weekend’s Seafair.