While Tacoma Ocean Fest has unfortunately come to a close after 8 great years, we are elated to announce that we are still hosting the Lantern Paddle for Species event!
Participants decorate and illuminate their self, and boats with lights and lanterns, then paddle on the Thea Foss Waterway to celebrate and raise awareness for threatened species!
Join us for a fun, FREE, family-friendly evening of glowing boats, shoreside entertainment, light art, free museum admission, food vendors, and waterfront festivities - right after the SEVENTY48 Race launch at 7:00 PM.
The following food and beverage vendors will have provisions available for purchase: TNT Espresso & Mini Donuts, Cute Dumplings, Sweet Bee Lemonade, Taco Street - and for everyone 21+, check out the Beer Garden at Rock the Dock Pub & Grill!
We hope to SEA you there!
Friday, June 06, 2025 at the Foss Waterway Seaport
705 Dock Street - Tacoma, WA 98402
Parking on-site is very limited, but there will also be a complimentary shuttle service running from 4:00 to 10:00 PM up and down Dock Street with stops at Fish Peddler, Museum of Glass, and as far as George Weyerhaeuser Park.
SEVENTY48 Racer Registration Noon-5:00 PM
Foss Waterway Seaport SEVENTY48 Race Launch Celebration 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
SEVENTY48 Race Launch @ 7:00 PM
Foss Waterway Seaport Lantern Paddle for Species event 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Paddle 9:00 PM - 10:00PM)
NOTICE: Paddle at your own risk! No Lifeguard on duty. Please wear appropriate life jacket at all times when on the Dock and Water. Foss Waterway Seaport will not be held liable. Photography, audio, and video recording will be in progress; materials will be used for marketing, promotional, archival, or other purposes.