AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSeattle Tourism & Events: The 65th annual Yakima Sunfair Parade kicks off Saturday at 10 a.m. downtown, with Yakima Avenue closed 9 a.m.–2 p.m. and no parking along the route starting 7 a.m.; parade staging starts at 7 a.m. and about 200 vehicles and entries are expected. World Cup Tourism: A new Visit Seattle report says the 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered about $889M in economic impact for Seattle and King County, including roughly 20,000 jobs and $109M in state/local taxes—though hospitality results were mixed and the total came in below the earlier forecast. Getting There (Roads): WSDOT will fully close southbound I-405 from Bellevue to Renton Sept. 25–28, with additional ramp closures in Kirkland and overnight lane reductions in Bothell—drivers should plan for major congestion. Air Travel: Delta is dropping its Philly-to-Seattle route after Nov. 30 and also filed to end JFK-to-Dallas service, reshaping options for regional travelers. Family Travel (Kids): Sesame Street Live’s “Elmo’s Got the Moves” adds new 2027 dates, including a Seattle stop, with tickets slated to go on sale Sept. 25.
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