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If You Missed Emo the First Time, Everett’s Bringing It Back — EMO Prom Lands at Tony V’s Garage May 30
When and where is the EMO Prom at Tony V’s Garage?
My Chemical Fauxmance presents The EMO Prom at Tony V’s Garage, 1716 Hewitt Ave in downtown Everett, on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 8:00 PM to 11:30 PM. Tickets are sold through Eventbrite.

If you spent any part of the mid-2000s drawing lyrics on your Chuck Taylors, this one’s for you. On Saturday, May 30, 2026, Tony V’s Garage turns 1716 Hewitt Avenue into a full-on time machine: My Chemical Fauxmance is throwing The EMO Prom, and on paper it might be the most purely fun night the downtown Everett music scene has on its spring calendar.

The tag line from the organizer is, as it should be, unsubtle: “a night full of nostalgia, tears, and epic tunes.” Black eyeliner is not required, but it is extremely encouraged.

The show at a glance
- Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM
- Venue: Tony V’s Garage, 1716 Hewitt Ave, Everett, WA 98201
- Host / band: My Chemical Fauxmance
- Tickets: Eventbrite (search “My Chemical Fauxmance Presents The EMO Prom”)
- Refund policy: Refunds available up to 7 days before the event, per the Eventbrite listing
- Ages / bar policy: Tony V’s runs both 21+ and all-ages (bar with ID) nights; check the Eventbrite listing for this specific show’s designation
Three and a half hours is a real commitment from a tribute-format band, which tells you exactly what kind of night this is. This isn’t a set and a soundcheck. This is a theme party with a live soundtrack — somewhere between a prom, a karaoke bar, and a Warped Tour flashback, all compressed onto the dance floor of the best small music room in downtown Everett.

Why this show matters for the Hewitt Ave scene

Tony V’s Garage has quietly become one of the most consistently interesting live music rooms north of Seattle, and that’s not a small claim. In the last few weeks alone, the venue has stacked a Tsunami Bomb all-ages punk show, an all-female Black Sabbath tribute, a night with Tony Foresta of Municipal Waste, and an Altered 90s tribute set on its calendar. This is a bar on Hewitt that will book Fall Out Boy tributes, actual hardcore legends, rock-and-roll burlesque, and emo prom nights on back-to-back weekends — and the crowd shows up for all of it.

The EMO Prom fits that pattern perfectly. It’s themed, it’s social, it’s designed to fill the room, and it leans into the part of live music that Tony V’s does better than any other spot in Everett: it gives people a reason to show up together, in costume, ready to sing every word.

If you haven’t been, a quick orientation: Tony V’s is a 21+ and all-ages dual-use rock room on Hewitt with a long bar along one wall and a sightline to the stage that’s surprisingly good even when the room is packed. Tickets sell through Eventbrite or at the door, and the venue’s own FAQ is blunt about it: don’t buy off secondary markets; they can’t help you if something goes wrong.

What to actually expect from an “emo prom”

Let’s be honest about the bit. My Chemical Fauxmance is, by name, a My Chemical Romance–forward tribute project. Emo Prom nights in the broader DIY touring circuit typically pull from the same handful of 2005–2012 anthems every serious fan can recite in their sleep: MCR, Fall Out Boy, Paramore, Taking Back Sunday, Jimmy Eat World, Dashboard Confessional, All Time Low, Panic! At The Disco. Exact setlist hasn’t been publicly posted yet, and we’re not going to invent one for you — but if you grew up on any of that era, you’re in the target demographic and you already know what songs are going to wreck you when the chorus hits.

The “prom” framing is the point. Dress the part. Bring a date — or don’t, emo nights are extremely fine alone. Take one good photo before the mascara gives up. That’s the night.

A few things worth knowing before you go
- Get there early. Tony V’s recommends arriving early for good sightlines, and themed nights like this one historically sell faster as the date approaches.
- Will call is at the door when doors open. Print the ticket or pull it up on your phone.
- The bar is separate from the all-ages floor on mixed-age nights — pay attention to the Eventbrite designation for this specific show.
- Parking on Hewitt is street meters plus the Everpark Garage a few blocks away. Plan a ride home if you’re drinking.
What else Tony V’s is running around this show

If EMO Prom isn’t your exact speed but the Tony V’s model is, there’s more on the spring calendar worth circling:
- UNVEILED – A Rock Show for Change is listed on the venue’s Eventbrite for Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 8 PM. The organizer is framing it as a benefit-style rock night; we’d suggest confirming the cause and lineup directly on the Eventbrite listing before you buy.
- Altered 2ks with Centuries (a Fall Out Boy tribute) hits the stage Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 8 PM — so if you want to extend the 2000s pop-punk reenactment one more week past the EMO Prom, the venue is already set up for it.
- Polkadot Cadaver and Angry Toons play a Thursday night slot on June 11, 2026 — a real left turn from the tribute-night crowd and worth the detour if you like your rock heavier and weirder.
That three-show stretch, plus the EMO Prom itself, is a pretty complete picture of what Tony V’s Garage does when it’s at its best: a mix of themed nostalgia nights, working tribute acts, and genuinely off-center touring bands, all landing on the same Hewitt Avenue floor.

The take

EMO Prom is one of the easiest recommendations we’ve had to make all month. It’s themed, it’s affordable, it’s local, it’s at the right venue, and the ceiling on “how much fun is this going to be” is basically set by how committed the room gets. Based on every other theme night Tony V’s has thrown in the last year, that ceiling is high.

Put Saturday, May 30 on the calendar. Find the black jeans. We’ll see you on Hewitt.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the EMO Prom at Tony V’s Garage?

It’s a themed live music night presented by My Chemical Fauxmance at Tony V’s Garage in downtown Everett on Saturday, May 30, 2026, running from 8:00 PM to 11:30 PM. The event is billed as an emo-era nostalgia party with a live performance.

Where is Tony V’s Garage?

Tony V’s Garage is at 1716 Hewitt Avenue, Everett, WA 98201, in the heart of downtown Everett’s bar and music corridor.

How much are tickets to the EMO Prom?

Tickets are sold through Eventbrite. Exact pricing may vary by tier, and service charges apply to online purchases per Tony V’s official policy. Check the official Eventbrite listing for current pricing.

Is the EMO Prom 21+ or all-ages?

Tony V’s Garage hosts both 21+ and all-ages (bar with ID) shows, and each Eventbrite listing specifies which format a given show follows. Check the EMO Prom Eventbrite page for the age policy on this specific night.

Who is My Chemical Fauxmance?

My Chemical Fauxmance is a themed tribute-style act built around My Chemical Romance and adjacent emo-era material. They’re the billed performer and producer of the EMO Prom night at Tony V’s Garage.

What time do doors open?

The event page lists the start at 8:00 PM. Tony V’s recommends arriving early for good sightlines. Will-call tickets are available at the entrance once doors open.

What should I wear to an EMO Prom?

The organizer’s own language: “black eyeliner and Converse sneakers.” Anything 2005–2012 emo-era is on-theme — band tees, skinny jeans, studded belts, messy side-parts. Prom formalwear with an emo twist works too.

Are refunds available?

Per the Eventbrite listing, refunds are available up to 7 days before the event. Tickets are otherwise non-refundable and non-transferable per Tony V’s Garage policy.
April 22, 2026
Everett’s FIFA 2026 World Cup Fan Zone at Boxcar Park: Four Match Days, Free Shuttle, and What to Expect
When is the Everett FIFA World Cup 2026 Fan Zone?
Everett’s Waterfront Watch Parties at Boxcar Park run on four match days: Thursday, June 11 (Mexico vs. South Africa, opening match, fan zone opens 10 AM, kickoff noon); Friday, June 12 (USA vs. Paraguay, fan zone opens 4 PM, kickoff 6 PM); Thursday, June 18 (Mexico vs. South Korea, fan zone opens 4 PM, kickoff 6 PM); and Friday, June 19 (USA vs. Australia — the Seattle-hosted match — fan zone opens 10 AM, kickoff noon). Free shuttle from Everett Station and downtown Everett.

Seven weeks out and counting. The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off June 11, and Everett is officially on the host-city party map. The Port of Everett’s Boxcar Park is the city’s designated Waterfront Watch Party site for four matches in the opening rounds of the tournament — and now we finally have the match-day schedule nailed down.

The short version: Everett is hosting watch parties on June 11, 12, 18, and 19, anchoring around two USMNT group-stage matches and both Mexico group-stage matches. And because the Seattle-hosted USA vs. Australia match on June 19 is a hometown game for the Pacific Northwest, that one is going to be a scene.

The Match-Day Schedule

Thursday, June 11 — Mexico vs. South Africa (Opening Match)

Everett’s Fan Zone opens at 10 AM. Match kicks off at noon. This is the opening match of the entire tournament — the first time the World Cup has been co-hosted by three countries, and Mexico gets the ceremonial first kick. If you want to be at Boxcar Park for the moment the whole thing starts, this is the morning.

Friday, June 12 — USA vs. Paraguay

Fan Zone opens at 4 PM, kickoff at 6 PM. The USMNT’s tournament opener. In Everett, on the waterfront, under a spring-into-summer sky. It’s hard to imagine a better setting for a group-stage USA match.

Thursday, June 18 — Mexico vs. South Korea

Fan Zone opens at 4 PM, kickoff at 6 PM. Mexico’s second group-stage game. The Mexico fan community in Snohomish County is substantial, and this will be one of the best atmospheres of the whole Fan Zone run.

Friday, June 19 — USA vs. Australia (Seattle-Hosted Match)

Fan Zone opens at 10 AM, kickoff at noon. This is the marquee day. The match itself is being played in Seattle at Lumen Field, and Everett’s Fan Zone will be the closest spot north of the city to experience the game without making the drive. Expect the biggest crowd of the tournament at Boxcar Park for this one.

What’s at Boxcar Park

The Fan Zone experience is being put together by the City of Everett, Port of Everett, and the Snohomish County Sports Commission. The lineup includes:
- Large outdoor match screenings at Boxcar Park, the Port’s signature waterfront green space with views of Port Gardner Bay
- Local food and beverage vendors — the vendor application window closed April 9, so the roster is now being finalized
- Music between matches
- Family-friendly activities — this is designed as a full-day waterfront festival, not just a big-screen TV
- Community celebrations reflecting the diversity of the competing nations
- Free shuttle operated by Everett Transit with stops at Everett Station, downtown Everett, and Boxcar Park
Boxcar Park is at the northern edge of Waterfront Place, with direct access to restaurants and shops at Fisherman’s Harbor. If you’ve been to a concert or event at the Port waterfront in the last two years, you know the setup. If you haven’t, the combination of bay views, walkable restaurants, and a large outdoor green space makes Boxcar Park as good a World Cup Fan Zone site as any in the region.

Getting There: The Free Shuttle

Parking on a World Cup match day near the waterfront is going to be tight. The organizers know it, and the solution is Everett Transit’s free shuttle. Stops include:
- Everett Station (for Sounder commuter rail and Amtrak Cascades arrivals)
- Downtown Everett
- Boxcar Park
If you’re coming from Seattle for the June 19 USA match and want to experience it from the Everett Fan Zone rather than dealing with Lumen Field crowds, Sounder to Everett Station plus the free shuttle is the smart move.

Why Everett Landed a Fan Zone

Seattle is one of the 11 U.S. host cities for the 2026 World Cup, and the Pacific Northwest got six matches at Lumen Field — a mix of group-stage games, a Round of 32 match, and a Round of 16 match. But the host-city footprint extends well beyond Lumen. The SeattleFWC26 organizing committee announced official Fan Zones across Washington State, with Everett’s Boxcar Park among the flagship sites north of Seattle.

For Everett specifically, the Fan Zone is the kind of event that puts the city’s waterfront transformation on a national stage. Restaurants and hotels along Waterfront Place, Hewitt Avenue, and the Port of Everett core are going to see a meaningful surge in June foot traffic — especially on the June 19 USA match day.

What Everett Fan Zone Days Look Like

Here’s the honest take on what to expect at Boxcar Park on one of these match days: a mid-sized crowd of 2,000-5,000 people, a festival vibe that ramps up as kickoff approaches, kids chasing a ball on the lawn while parents get a beer from a local vendor, big screens showing the match, and — when the USA scores, or when Mexico scores — a roar you can probably hear across Port Gardner Bay.

It’s community soccer the way community soccer should be done in 2026: free, outdoors, waterfront, with a big screen and a local beer in your hand.

What’s Still Being Finalized
- Food and beverage vendor lineup — applications closed April 9; the final list should be announced before the June 11 opener
- Music and entertainment schedule — typically announced about a month before match days
- Additional Fan Zone expansions — SeattleFWC26 has continued to add Fan Zone locations across the state; more may be announced between now and June
Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Everett’s FIFA 2026 Fan Zone?

Boxcar Park at the Port of Everett, on the north side of Waterfront Place.

What match days are Everett’s Fan Zone hosting?

Thursday June 11, Friday June 12, Thursday June 18, and Friday June 19, 2026.

Is the Fan Zone free?

Yes. The Waterfront Watch Parties are free to attend.

Is parking available?

Limited on-site parking. A free Everett Transit shuttle connects Everett Station, downtown Everett, and Boxcar Park on match days — the recommended way to get there.

What’s the USMNT schedule for Everett’s Fan Zone?

USA vs. Paraguay on June 12 at 6 PM kickoff, and USA vs. Australia (the Seattle-hosted match) on June 19 at noon kickoff. Both air on the Boxcar Park big screens.

What about Mexico matches?

Two Mexico group-stage matches will be shown at the Fan Zone — June 11 vs. South Africa (the tournament opener) and June 18 vs. South Korea.

When does Everett’s Fan Zone open on match days?

Two hours before noon kickoffs (10 AM) and two hours before 6 PM kickoffs (4 PM).
April 22, 2026
Inside Everett’s Artists’ Garage Sale: 140+ Artists, One Downtown Block, and the Best Art Deals of the Year (May 30)
When is the Schack Art Center’s Artists’ Garage Sale in 2026? The Artists’ Garage Sale runs Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. along Hoyt Avenue between Pacific and Hewitt in downtown Everett. More than 140 artists — painters, glassblowers, potters, jewelers, photographers, metalworkers — line the street in front of Schack Art Center (2921 Hoyt Ave) selling original work and studio cleanout supplies at deep discounts. Admission is free. It’s the biggest one-day art sale of the year in Snohomish County.

The one Saturday every Everett art lover blocks off

There are art shows, and then there’s the Artists’ Garage Sale.

On Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., more than 140 Pacific Northwest artists will roll folding tables onto Hoyt Avenue in downtown Everett, stack them with originals they’ve been sitting on for months, and sell work at prices that are — to put it mildly — not what you’d see in a gallery. Paintings, blown glass, studio pottery, hand-hammered jewelry, prints, photography, mixed-media pieces, garden art, even art books and secondhand supplies. All of it out on the street. All of it negotiable. All of it in front of Schack Art Center at 2921 Hoyt Ave.

If you’ve lived in Everett for more than a minute, you already know. If you haven’t been yet, this is the year to go.

Why this sale is different

The Artists’ Garage Sale isn’t a craft fair. It’s not a farmers market with a few artisan booths tucked in the back. It’s something closer to what Schack spokeswoman Maren Oates once described as “really a clean-out-your-studio sale” — working artists offloading the pieces that didn’t make it into their last gallery show, the prototype that led to a series, the pottery seconds with a tiny kiln mark no one would ever notice, the frames they’re not going to use, the tubes of paint they bought three of and only need one.

That’s why it works. The prices are real. The artists are working artists. The stock rotates on the day — as the afternoon goes on, prices drop. By 1 p.m., the deals get deeper. By 2:30, people are walking away with pieces they could never have afforded at retail.

This year, the sale stretches along Hoyt Avenue between Pacific and Hewitt — a full multi-block footprint in the heart of downtown. It is, without exaggeration, the single biggest one-day art event in Snohomish County.

The history nobody talks about

The sale started in 1995 in the living room of artist Lisa Spreaker. A handful of Snohomish County artists showed up, cleared out their studios, and sold what they could. It grew. It moved to the Rosehill Community Center in Mukilteo. Then, in 2010, it landed at the Schack — and it never looked back.

By 2019, the Everett Herald reported that more than 150 artists were participating, drawing roughly 3,000 attendees across a single Saturday. Artists were driving in from Bellingham, from Bellevue, from the Olympic Peninsula — because nowhere else in the region offers this many working studios in one place, on one day, at garage-sale prices.

That scale is exactly why the 2026 sale is already sold out for vendors. If you’re an artist hoping to get a table, Schack has a waitlist — email kestenson@schack.org and hope someone cancels. If you’re a buyer, you just show up.

How to actually do this right

Go early. This is not advice — it’s a warning. The best pieces are gone by 10:30 a.m. Glass artists in particular sell out fast. If there’s a specific medium you’re hunting (watercolor, raku pottery, encaustic, fused glass), walk the whole route before you commit — artists group themselves along the block but not in any predictable order, and the piece you’ve been looking for might be three tables down from where you started.

Bring cash and something that can run Square. Most artists take both, but lines at the card readers get long around 11. Cash always moves faster — and a tenner in small bills is a surprisingly effective negotiating tool at a sale that, historically, gets more forgiving as 3 p.m. approaches.

Parking is easy if you know where to look. The Everpark Garage at Hoyt and California charges a dollar per hour — cheapest covered parking in downtown Everett. Street parking on Colby, Wetmore, and Rucker is free on Saturdays and usually holds up until mid-morning. If you’re coming from Seattle or Tacoma, the Everett Station is a 10-minute walk from the sale; Sound Transit 512 and Amtrak Cascades both stop there.

Bring a tote bag. Bring two. The Schack gift shop will give you one, but you’re going to need more than that — most buyers underestimate how much they end up carrying home.

What you’ll actually see

Based on prior years and the stable of artists in the Snohomish County arts scene, expect a wide mix across disciplines:
- Glass: Blown vessels, fused wall pieces, jewelry, beads, sometimes demo pieces from the Schack’s own Hot Shop team
- Ceramics: Functional stoneware, decorative vessels, raku, and the dreaded but beloved “seconds” — pieces with a tiny glaze blemish at 40% off
- Painting: Oil, acrylic, watercolor, encaustic, plus unstretched canvas work at prices that make stretching it yourself look appealing
- Printmaking: Etchings, monoprints, letterpress, linocuts, relief prints — the bargain category every year
- Photography: Fine-art prints, unframed and framed, Pacific Northwest and travel work
- Jewelry and metalwork: Silversmiths, enamel, forged work, chainmaille, cold-connection pieces
- Mixed media, garden art, textiles, books, and supplies: Everything that didn’t fit the other six categories
The through-line: every table is a working artist clearing space. You’re not buying from a reseller. You’re buying directly from the person who made the thing.

Why this fits the moment for downtown Everett

The timing of the 2026 sale lands in the middle of one of the best stretches the Everett arts scene has had in years. The Schack’s “Water Ways: Healing the Circle of Water and Life” exhibition — the 2026 Arts Education in Action show — runs through May 16, so if you show up to the sale on May 30 you’ll have just missed its closing weekend, but the building itself will still be deep in exhibition transition. The Schack’s Summer Auction runs concurrently from May 28 through June 7, giving serious collectors a second tier of bidding above and beyond the street sale.

Upstairs in the galleries and down in the Hot Shop, the Schack is in the middle of its most ambitious programming year since the 2011 rebuild. Around the corner on Colby, the Historic Everett Theatre is booking national acts into its 1901 building. Two blocks south, Tony V’s Garage is stacking three-night weekends of tribute bands and touring punk. Three blocks east, APEX Everett is bringing regional headliners into Kings Hall. Funko HQ is still pulling collectors off the interstate.

The Artists’ Garage Sale sits in the middle of all of it. It’s the day the downtown arts scene puts on its loudest, most visible, most democratic face — and the day anyone who claims to love Everett’s cultural renaissance should be standing on the curb at 9 a.m. with a coffee from Narrative or Makario and a wallet that’s more optimistic than it usually is.

If you only have an hour

Skip the temptation to start at one end and walk slowly. Instead:
1. Start at the Schack’s front door (2921 Hoyt). The density of vendors is highest closest to the main entrance.
2. Walk the whole Hoyt corridor first — fast. Don’t buy yet. Scout.
3. Loop back to your top three tables. Talk to the artists. Ask what they’re willing to move.
4. Close before 11. If you wait for prices to drop, you’re gambling against someone else walking off with the piece.
If you have more than an hour, this is the rare Saturday in Everett where lunch is the easy part. Quán Ông Sáu is a block down on Hewitt. Narrative Coffee and Makario are both in walking distance. Tabby’s at the Everett Public Library is a five-minute walk if you need a quiet minute between passes.

Event quick facts
- Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
- Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Location: Hoyt Avenue between Pacific and Hewitt, in front of Schack Art Center (2921 Hoyt Ave, Everett, WA 98201)
- Admission: Free
- Vendors: 140+ regional artists (event sold out for vendors; waitlist via kestenson@schack.org)
- Parking: Everpark Garage ($1/hr); free street parking on Colby, Wetmore, Rucker
- Transit: Everett Station (10-minute walk); Community Transit and Sound Transit bus service
- More info: schack.org/artists-garage-sale or (425) 259-5050
Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Artists’ Garage Sale the same as the Fresh Paint Festival?

No. The Artists’ Garage Sale (May 30, 2026) is a one-day studio-cleanout-style street sale where artists sell existing work at discounted prices. Fresh Paint (August 15–16, 2026) is a two-day plein-air festival where artists create new work on the waterfront. Different dates, different formats, both produced by Schack Art Center.

Do I need a ticket or to register?

No. Admission is free and open to the public. You just walk up.

Can I bring my dog?

Yes — the sale is outdoors on downtown sidewalks, and the crowd is generally dog-friendly. Bring water and be mindful of high foot traffic in the first two hours.

Do artists accept credit cards?

Most do (typically via Square readers), but cash moves faster and is always welcome. ATMs are available inside the Everett Public Library and several downtown banks within a block of the sale.

How early should I arrive to get the best pieces?

If you’re hunting for glass, jewelry, or anything in a small-edition medium, arrive at 9 a.m. For painting and prints, 9:30 is fine. By 11 a.m. the crowd peaks; prices start dropping after noon, but so does inventory.

Is there food and coffee nearby?

Yes — downtown Everett’s coffee scene is within a two-block radius, including Narrative Coffee, Makario Coffee Roasters, and Tabby’s Coffee at the Everett Public Library. Several restaurants on Hewitt Avenue open for early lunch service.

What happens if it rains?

The sale runs rain or shine. Artists bring canopies and plastic sheeting. If you’re going in the rain, bring a small umbrella and boots with grip — the sidewalks can get slick.

How do I become a vendor next year?

Vendor applications for the Schack Art Center Artists’ Garage Sale typically open in late winter or early spring. Email kestenson@schack.org for waitlist information for 2026 or notification when 2027 applications open. Vendor guidelines are posted at schack.org/artist-garage-sale-vendor-guidelines.
April 21, 2026
Dick’s Drive-In, Cathouse Pizza and 2 More Food Trucks Are Rolling Into Downtown Everett on April 25 for the Energy Block Party
Q: When and where is the Snohomish PUD Energy Block Party 2026?
A: Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Snohomish County PUD Electric Building headquarters, 2320 California Street, Everett, WA 98201. Free admission, no RSVP required. Food trucks for the 4th annual event include Dick’s Drive-In, Ryan’s Rezipes, Cathouse Pizza, Miller Meats, and Baker’s Dozen Mini Donuts. Rain or shine.

The Best Free Food Event in Everett This Spring Is Also a Block Party About Electricity

Hear us out. Snohomish PUD’s Energy Block Party is on its 4th year, and what started as a utility open house has quietly become one of the most interesting free community events on the spring calendar — largely because they figured out something other community events haven’t: if you put good food trucks in the parking lot, people will show up for reasons that have nothing to do with the official programming.

This year’s edition rolls out Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10 AM to 2 PM at the PUD’s Electric Building at 2320 California Street in downtown Everett. The food lineup is better than it has any right to be. And if you’ve been waiting for a Saturday where you can get Dick’s Drive-In without the Seattle line, this is your morning.

The Food Truck Lineup

Dick’s Drive-In Food Truck

This is the big one. Dick’s Drive-In — the Seattle institution that has been serving Deluxes, Dick’s Specials, and hand-cut fries since 1954 — brings its mobile truck to the Everett waterfront for the first time in a long time. The permanent north-end Dick’s location is in Edmonds (the closest brick-and-mortar), so getting the full menu at a truck in downtown Everett is not a weekly occurrence. Expect a line. Bring cash or be ready for the card reader; either works.

What to order: The Deluxe burger, hand-cut fries, and a chocolate shake. That’s the classic trio and that’s what they do best. Don’t overthink it.

Cathouse Pizza

Handcrafted New York-style 10-inch personal pizzas with a serious twist — Cathouse specializes in vegan, dairy-free, and egg-free dough and sauces. That doesn’t mean the pizza is only for vegans; it means everyone at the table can eat it, which is the whole point. The crust is proper thin, the sauce is proper red, and the pizzas are sized for one hungry human each.

What to order: Whatever the daily special is. Cathouse rotates their specials based on what produce they picked up that week. Ask the window; they’ll tell you what’s worth it.

Miller Meats

The carnivore counter to Cathouse. Miller Meats is a Snohomish County-based operation doing the heavy meat lifting — burgers, sandwiches, smoked items. Good pick for anyone who looked at the pizza lineup and said “where’s the beef.”

Ryan’s Rezipes

Local family-run food truck with a rotating menu of comfort food — think hand-held sandwiches and creative takes on diner classics. Ryan’s Rezipes shows up on the Snohomish County food truck circuit regularly and has a loyal following. Good “I don’t know what I want” option because the menu covers a lot of ground.

Baker’s Dozen Mini Donuts

Fresh mini donuts made to order. Sugar, cinnamon, chocolate, or whatever seasonal topping they’re running that day. Bring a bag home for the kids. Bring a second bag for yourself.

Coffee

A coffee vendor will be on site — which matters, because this is a 10 AM event. Details on the specific roaster haven’t been announced, but you’ll be able to grab a latte without walking three blocks to downtown.

What Else Is Going On

The Energy Block Party is, technically, about energy. Snohomish PUD uses the event to show off the utility side of what they do — which, if you’re curious about how the grid works, is actually more interesting than it sounds.
- Touch-a-truck: The line trucks are there, bucket trucks are there, and kids can climb on them. This is the reason every family with an under-10 in Snohomish County shows up.
- High-voltage demo trailer: A PUD-run demonstration that shows what electricity actually does in the real world. Loud, smoky, safe. Very popular.
- Line worker demonstrations: Real line workers in gear explaining how they keep the lights on.
- Info booths: Solar power, lowering your bills, electric vehicles, and — new this year — booths on future energy tech including small modular nuclear and fusion. If you’ve been meaning to learn how to lower your bill or install rooftop solar, this is the one-stop shop.
- Electric vehicle showcase: EVs on display, conversations with owners, and PUD staff available to answer rebate and installation questions.
The Practical Details

Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Snohomish County PUD Electric Building, 2320 California Street, Everett, WA 98201
Admission: Free
RSVP: Not required
Parking: Free street parking on California Street and in the surrounding blocks; PUD lots open to visitors during the event
Kids: Yes, it’s kid-central
Dogs: Leashed dogs generally welcome outdoors
Weather: Rain or shine (the food trucks will be out; some of the demos are outdoors)

How to Work This Saturday

Get there at 10:15 AM. Grab coffee first, hit Dick’s before the line gets long (and it will), then rotate through the info booths while you eat. The mini donuts are the dessert move. The touch-a-truck area peaks around 11:30 AM, so if you have kids, plan to be done eating by then so you can enjoy the stuff they care about.

If you’re on an EV and thinking about solar or a home charger, get there early and actually spend time at the info booths — PUD staff are not trying to sell you anything, and the rebate and tax credit landscape in 2026 has real money in it if you know where to look.

Why This Event Matters for Everett

The Energy Block Party has become one of those quietly great downtown events that does several things at once: it pulls people into downtown Everett on a Saturday morning, it puts independent food trucks in front of a captive audience, and it makes the PUD — a utility that most people only interact with when they pay a bill — feel like a neighbor. That’s a rare combination.

It also lines up perfectly with the Everett Farmers Market’s Get Ready Market week and the broader spring-into-downtown push the city has been running. If you’ve been looking for an excuse to spend a Saturday morning in Everett that isn’t just a coffee run, this is the one.

Go hungry. Bring cash for the smaller trucks. And yes — order the Dick’s Deluxe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Snohomish PUD Energy Block Party free?

Yes. Admission is free, and no RSVP is required. Food and drink from the trucks is at your own expense.

What time does the Energy Block Party 2026 start?

The event runs from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 25, 2026.

Where is the PUD Electric Building?

2320 California Street, Everett, WA 98201. It’s in downtown Everett, a few blocks east of the waterfront and within walking distance of the Everett Transit Station.

Is Dick’s Drive-In really coming to Everett for this?

Yes — Dick’s is sending their food truck to the event. The closest permanent Dick’s Drive-In location is in Edmonds, so this is one of the few times per year the Dick’s truck is easily accessible from Everett without a drive down I-5.

Are dogs allowed at the Energy Block Party?

Leashed dogs are generally welcome in the outdoor areas. The demo trailer and some info booth tents may not allow pets inside — use judgment and keep your dog away from the high-voltage demo area.

Is the event kid-friendly?

Yes. This is arguably the most kid-friendly free event in downtown Everett in April. Touch-a-truck with real utility line trucks, the high-voltage demo, and the mini donut truck make it a strong family pick.

Can you still go if it’s raining?

Yes — the event happens rain or shine. The food trucks will be there, and most of the info booths are under tents. The touch-a-truck and outdoor demos may have modified schedules if the weather is severe.

Will there be vegan food at the Energy Block Party?

Yes. Cathouse Pizza specializes in vegan, dairy-free, and egg-free pizza dough and sauces. You can get a full vegan meal at this event — which is more than you can say about most food truck festivals.
April 21, 2026
Antwane Tyler, Fretland, and Racyne Parker Land at APEX May 2 — And This Snohomish-Grown Lineup Is Worth Clearing Your Saturday For
The short version: Antwane Tyler — the trailblazing Black country artist Snohomish has been quietly claiming for a few years now — headlines Kings Hall at APEX Everett on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Openers are Racyne Parker and, in a rare Pacific Northwest appearance, Snohomish’s own Fretland. It’s 21+. It’s arguably the most “from-right-here” country bill APEX has programmed to date. Go.

Every once in a while a single lineup reminds you that the Snohomish County music scene isn’t riding on anyone else’s coattails. Saturday, May 2, at Kings Hall inside APEX Everett, three artists who have shaped what “Pacific Northwest country-Americana” sounds like in 2026 are stepping onto the same stage — and two of them came up inside a 15-minute drive of the venue.

Here’s why the show matters, who these artists are, and why you should be the one in the room instead of the friend who sees it on Instagram the next morning.

The headliner: Antwane Tyler

If you’ve been paying attention to Washington country at all, you’ve run into Antwane Tyler. Born in Tacoma, adopted into the Monroe area as a kid, and now operating out of Snohomish, Tyler has spent the last few years quietly (and then not so quietly) carving out a voice that nobody else in the genre has. He grew up on the Johnny Cash–Waylon Jennings side of the family record collection, then picked up hip-hop in his teens, and the music he makes today isn’t a compromise between those two worlds — it’s a fusion that actually works.

His single “Homesick” is the calling card. It went viral on TikTok and streaming, picked up Locals Only love from 107.7 The End, and earned him a King 5 spotlight that (refreshingly) didn’t spend the whole segment treating him like a novelty. The song was inspired by the grandfather who handed him his first guitar at eight years old, and Tyler tells that story without flattening it into a marketing bio.

He’s also, to date, one of the only Black country artists consistently touring Washington’s small-to-mid-size rooms. That’s not a press angle — it’s a thing that matters, especially when a room like Kings Hall at APEX hands him a 7:30 p.m. headline slot.

The rare-return opener: Fretland

The part of this bill the country nerds are already texting each other about: Fretland. Led by Hillary Grace Fretland (yes, that’s actually her name), the Snohomish-based four-piece has been one of the most critically adored Americana acts to come out of Washington in the last five years. Billboard, American Songwriter, The Boot, No Depression — they’ve all gone to bat for Fretland’s fragile, leaf-strewn alt-country sound.

They released their self-titled debut in May 2020 (timing that tested anyone’s career plans) and followed it with a second full-length a couple years later. Since then, live Fretland shows in the Pacific Northwest have become increasingly rare. The APEX announcement specifically flags this as a “one-night-only special appearance” and a “rare opportunity to see her live in the PNW again.” If you’ve been waiting for Fretland to play a hometown-adjacent room again — this is literally that.

For anyone who hasn’t heard them: imagine the emotional weight of Phoebe Bridgers with the country bones of Kacey Musgraves and a little of Lord Huron’s atmosphere on top. They are the kind of band that makes a 300-person room go completely silent. In Kings Hall’s 800-ish capacity with good sightlines? It’s going to hit.

The rising third: Racyne Parker

Slotting in between Antwane Tyler and Fretland is Racyne Parker, a Klamath Falls, Oregon native who spent time in Denver before relocating to Seattle in 2024. Her debut full-length, Will You Go With Me?, came out in 2025 and was produced by Nashville’s Randall Kent. Parker writes from the side of country music that sits comfortably between Miranda Lambert’s storytelling and the more literary Noah Kahan / Lord Huron end of the folk spectrum — which is to say, she slots onto this bill like she was mailed to order.

If you aren’t already familiar with her, an APEX show is exactly the right way to introduce yourself. Parker plays rooms this size well — enough stage presence to hold attention, and enough songcraft to earn the quiet between songs.

The venue: Kings Hall at APEX

A quick word about where this is happening, because Kings Hall deserves the context. APEX Everett opened inside a historic building at 1611 Everett Avenue, and the main performance room — Kings Hall — sits on the third floor with a capacity around 800. It’s one of the more architecturally interesting live music rooms to open in Snohomish County in a decade, and programmers there have been unusually deliberate about booking regionally-rooted acts alongside bigger touring names.

A country-Americana triple-header like this — headlined by a Washington artist, with two more Washington-based (or Washington-adjacent) acts underneath — is exactly the kind of programming that justifies the Kings Hall project.

The details you actually need
- Show: Antwane Tyler with Special Guests Fretland + Racyne Parker
- Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
- Showtime: 7:30 p.m.
- Venue: Kings Hall at APEX Everett, 1611 Everett Avenue, Everett, WA 98201
- Age: 21+
- Tickets: Via Ticketmaster or through the APEX Everett events page — lock them in before week-of, because the Fretland-return angle is quietly going to move tickets
- Heads up: Kings Hall is on the third floor of a historic building. Dress like a human who is going to be standing for a few hours in a venue with character.
Why this one stands out

Everett’s calendar is thick in May. First Friday at Schack Art Center is happening the night before. Tony V’s Garage has its usual packed weekend. The Historic Everett Theatre will have something booked on Colby. But this is the show where you are not going to be able to replay the exact lineup later — the Fretland appearance is the kind of thing that, five years from now, somebody is going to mention they caught and you’re going to wish you’d been there too.

Antwane Tyler is building something. Fretland doesn’t play the PNW much anymore. Racyne Parker is at the point in her arc where people will still be able to say they saw her in an 800-person room. APEX programmed the bill that put those three pieces together on a Saturday night — three miles from Snohomish, five miles from Monroe, and fifteen steps from where Hewitt Avenue starts getting fun.

Clear your Saturday. It’s worth it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is playing at Kings Hall at APEX Everett on May 2, 2026?
Antwane Tyler headlines, with Fretland and Racyne Parker as special guests. Showtime is 7:30 p.m., and the event is 21+.

Where is Kings Hall at APEX Everett?
Kings Hall is located on the third floor of APEX Everett at 1611 Everett Avenue, Everett, WA 98201.

Is the APEX Everett May 2 show all ages?
No. The Antwane Tyler show on May 2, 2026 is a 21+ event.

Who is Antwane Tyler?
Antwane Tyler is a Washington-based country artist born in Tacoma, raised in the Monroe area after being adopted, and currently operating out of Snohomish. His single “Homesick” went viral across streaming and TikTok. He is one of the most visible Black country artists consistently touring Washington venues.

Is Fretland from Snohomish?
Yes. Fretland is a four-piece Americana band based in Snohomish, Washington, led by Hillary Grace Fretland. They have been profiled by Billboard, American Songwriter, The Boot, and No Depression. Their May 2 APEX appearance is being promoted as a rare PNW live date.

Where can I buy tickets?
Tickets are available through Ticketmaster and via the APEX Everett official events page. Because of Fretland’s rare PNW appearance, tickets are moving faster than a typical APEX night — buy early rather than at the door if the show is a priority.

What is the capacity of Kings Hall at APEX?
Kings Hall seats / accommodates roughly 800 people, making it one of the larger mid-size live music rooms in Snohomish County.
April 17, 2026
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire: Three Shows at Angel of the Winds Arena May 30-31
When is Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live coming to Angel of the Winds Arena? Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire performs at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. All three shows include pre-show floor access with the monster trucks and drivers, available 2.5 hours before each performance.

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire Rolls Into Everett Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day weekend at Angel of the Winds Arena is getting a major upgrade. Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire is bringing its 2026 tour to downtown Everett for three shows, May 30 through May 31, and if the name “Glow-N-Fire” does not already tell you where this is headed, the tour’s marketing is leaning hard into pyrotechnics, LED lighting, and trucks that literally breathe fire. It is 75 minutes of loud, and it is built for kids.

Here is everything a family in Everett, Mukilteo, Marysville, or anywhere in Snohomish County needs to know before buying tickets.

Showtimes at Angel of the Winds Arena
- Saturday, May 30, 2026 — 12:30 p.m. (matinee, family-friendly time slot)
- Saturday, May 30, 2026 — 7:30 p.m. (evening show)
- Sunday, May 31, 2026 — 2:30 p.m. (Sunday afternoon matinee)
All three shows are at Angel of the Winds Arena, 2000 Hewitt Avenue, Everett. For families with younger kids, the 12:30 p.m. Saturday matinee is the best pick. For anyone who wants the full effect of the pyrotechnics and glow elements (which read better in a darker arena), the 7:30 p.m. Saturday night show is the one.

Which Monster Trucks Are on the 2026 Roster?

Glow-N-Fire brings a lineup stacked with the Hot Wheels all-stars plus a brand-new truck making its live debut this year:
- Mega Wrex — the fan-favorite T-rex truck
- Tiger Shark
- HW 5-Alarm
- Bone Shaker
- Bigfoot — the original name in monster truck history
- Gunkster
- Skelesaurus
- Rhinomite — new for 2026, making its live debut on this tour
If your kid has an opinion about which truck is best, it is probably Mega Wrex. Do not fight them on this.

The Pre-Show Party: Arrive Early

The Pre-Show Party presented by Metro by T-Mobile happens 2.5 hours before every performance and is hands-down the best part of the experience for kids. Pre-Show Party access lets fans onto the competition floor to see the monster trucks up close, meet the drivers, take photos, and get autographs. It is a separate ticket, but it is what turns a 75-minute show into a three-hour day.

Translation for parents: if you are paying for the show, pay for Pre-Show access too. The floor time is where the memories happen.

Tickets, Pricing, and Kids’ Deals

Tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster, the Angel of the Winds Arena box office, and the official Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live website. Special kids pricing is available for all three Everett performances, which typically means a deep discount off the standard adult ticket price when purchased for eligible younger attendees. Exact pricing varies by seating section.

Buy direct through Ticketmaster or the arena box office if you want to avoid secondary-market fees.

What to Expect Inside the Arena

The Glow-N-Fire tour adds enhanced pyrotechnic effects, LED and black-light lighting, and glow-in-the-dark moments to the standard monster truck show. The trucks still do all the things fans expect — big air, wheelies, car crushes, donuts, and head-to-head competition — but the entire arena gets dimmed for the glow and fire sequences, which is spectacular in person and completely worth experiencing at the evening show if possible.

Earplugs are a good idea for kids under 5, and most parents recommend them. The arena sometimes has free foam earplugs at guest services, but bring your own to be safe.

How to Get There

Angel of the Winds Arena is at 2000 Hewitt Avenue in downtown Everett, one block off I-5 at Exit 193. Parking is available in the Everest Station Garage directly adjacent, in the arena’s own lot, and along Hewitt Avenue. For a matinee show, arrive 45 minutes before showtime. For the Saturday night show, plan on 60 minutes of lead time because of parking and concessions lines.

Pro tip for Everett families: the Port of Everett waterfront is 10 minutes away and has multiple kid-friendly restaurants (and ice cream) if you want to build a whole Memorial Day weekend day around the show.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live perform in Everett?

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington.

How long is the show?

The main show runs approximately 75 minutes. Including the Pre-Show Party floor access that opens 2.5 hours before showtime, plan for a three-hour total experience.

Which trucks are performing in Everett?

The 2026 Glow-N-Fire tour lineup includes Mega Wrex, Tiger Shark, HW 5-Alarm, Bone Shaker, Bigfoot, Gunkster, Skelesaurus, and the brand-new Rhinomite, making its live debut this season.

Is there a Pre-Show Party?

Yes. The Pre-Show Party presented by Metro by T-Mobile runs 2.5 hours before every performance and gives fans access to the competition floor to meet the drivers and see the trucks up close. It requires a separate ticket.

Are there kids’ ticket discounts?

Yes. Special kids pricing is available for all shows. Exact pricing varies by section. Check the Ticketmaster listing or the Angel of the Winds Arena box office for current rates.

Where can I buy tickets?

Tickets are available through Ticketmaster, the Angel of the Winds Arena box office, and hotwheelsmonstertruckslive.com. Buying direct helps you avoid secondary-market markups.

Should I bring earplugs for kids?

Yes, especially for children under 5. Monster truck shows are loud by design. Bring hearing protection or pick up foam earplugs at guest services when you arrive.
April 17, 2026
FIFA World Cup Watch Parties at Boxcar Park: What Everett Waterfront Businesses and Vendors Need to Know

April 16, 2026
Your Neighborhood’s World Cup Moment: What Everett Residents Need to Know About the June Waterfront Watch Parties

April 16, 2026
Plan Your Day: Visiting Everett for the FIFA World Cup Waterfront Watch Parties

Everett is hosting four official FIFA World Cup watch parties at Boxcar Park this June. If you’re making a trip to the waterfront for one of these events, here’s how to plan a full day out.

The four games — Mexico vs. South Africa (June 11), USA vs. Paraguay (June 12), Mexico vs. South Korea (June 18), and USA vs. Australia (June 19) — draw on Everett’s waterfront location to create an experience that goes well beyond just watching a screen. Port Gardner Bay as a backdrop, marina activity, fresh seafood, and AquaSox games across the street make the Everett fan zone genuinely worth the drive from Seattle or beyond.

Getting There

By car from Seattle: Take I-5 North to Exit 193 (Everett/Everett Ave). Follow Marine View Drive north along the waterfront to Port of Everett. Drive time from downtown Seattle: 35-45 minutes in normal traffic. For USA match days, add buffer — these will draw regional crowds.

By transit: The best option for the evening matches (June 12 and 18) is Community Transit or Sounder North to Everett Station, then the free Everett Transit shuttle to Boxcar Park. Sounder North runs Monday-Friday — check Sound Transit’s schedule. Community Transit Route 512 runs from Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace; connect at Everett Station for the shuttle.

Parking: Port of Everett marina lots are the closest option. On USA match days, plan to arrive 90 minutes before kickoff to secure a spot. Alternatively, park downtown (free street parking in most of Everett’s downtown grid) and walk 15-20 minutes to the waterfront, or take the free shuttle from Everett Station.

Before the Match: The Waterfront

Arrive at least two hours early — both because the fan zone opens two hours before kickoff and because the Port of Everett waterfront has enough to keep you occupied. The marina district includes restaurants, coffee, and waterfront walking paths with views of Jetty Island and the Olympic Peninsula across Port Gardner Bay.

Anthony’s HomePort Everett is the signature waterfront dining spot — Pacific Northwest seafood with marina views. It books up on event days; call ahead or plan to eat before the main crowd arrives. The Boatyard Bar & Grill is a more casual option at the marina. Walk the marina path north to see the working cargo port and South Terminal area before settling into Boxcar Park for the match.

If You’re Staying Overnight: Everett for a Weekend

The evening matches (June 12 and 18, both 6 PM kickoffs) pair well with a Snohomish County overnight. Hotels near the waterfront and Paine Field area include the Hampton Inn Everett, the Inn at Port Gardner (boutique, directly on the waterfront — book this one well in advance for World Cup weekend), and multiple options near I-5 at the Everett Mall exit.

After the evening matches, Everett’s Broadway District has bars and restaurants open late. The Rocket Bar and Anchor Pub are the most-cited spots for post-event crowds near downtown.

Other Things to Do in Everett on Match Day

AquaSox baseball: The Everett AquaSox (Seattle Mariners affiliate) play home games at Funko Field at Everett Memorial Stadium — about a 10-minute walk from the waterfront. Check the MiLB schedule for June home dates. A waterfront FIFA watch party followed by an AquaSox evening game is a legitimately great Everett day.

Jetty Island: Free ferry from the Everett Waterfront (runs July and August) to Jetty Island, a two-mile natural sand island with beaches, trails, and unobstructed water views. Not running in June — mark your calendar for a return visit.

Funko HQ: If you or your kids are fans of Funko Pop! figures (the collectible vinyl toys), the Funko headquarters is in Everett at 2802 Wetmore Ave — less than two miles from the waterfront. The HQ store stocks exclusive Everett-specific releases and is worth a stop.

Frequently Asked Questions — For Visitors

Is the Everett FIFA fan zone worth visiting from Seattle?

Yes — especially if you want a different experience than the dense urban crowd at a Seattle venue. The Boxcar Park waterfront setting is scenic, the event is free, and there’s enough around the Port of Everett marina to make a half-day trip of it. For families with kids, the outdoor space and less-crowded environment is a plus.

What is the Inn at Port Gardner in Everett?

The Inn at Port Gardner is an upscale boutique hotel directly on the Everett waterfront, adjacent to the marina. It’s the closest accommodations to Boxcar Park and the most atmospheric option for a World Cup weekend stay. Book early — it’s a small property that will fill quickly for the June match dates.

Where can I eat near the Everett World Cup fan zone?

Best options near Boxcar Park: Anthony’s HomePort Everett (Pacific Northwest seafood, waterfront views), the Boatyard Bar & Grill (casual marina dining), and the growing waterfront retail area at Waterfront Place. Event-day food vendors will also be on-site at Boxcar Park itself.

Related Exploring Everett coverage: Complete FIFA Fan Zone Guide — All Match Dates and Details

April 16, 2026
Everett’s FIFA World Cup Fan Zone at Boxcar Park: Your Complete Guide to the June Waterfront Watch Parties

Q: Where is Everett’s FIFA World Cup fan zone?
A: Everett’s official FIFA World Cup 2026 fan zone is at Boxcar Park at the Port of Everett waterfront. Watch parties are scheduled for June 11, 12, 18, and 19, featuring USA vs. Paraguay, Mexico vs. South Africa, Mexico vs. South Korea, and USA vs. Australia. Free admission, with a free shuttle from Everett Station.

Everett’s FIFA World Cup Fan Zone at Boxcar Park: Your Complete Guide to the June Waterfront Watch Parties

The FIFA World Cup comes to North America this summer, and Everett has an official seat at the table. The city is hosting four Waterfront Watch Parties at Boxcar Park — the outdoor venue at the Port of Everett waterfront — bringing tournament soccer to the shores of Port Gardner Bay in one of the most scenic viewing settings in the region.

This isn’t an unofficial gathering. Everett is one of nine official fan zone locations in Washington State, designated by the Seattle FIFA World Cup 2026 organizing committee (SeattleFWC26) and the city in partnership with the Port of Everett and Snohomish County Sports Commission.

The Games, the Dates, the Times

Four match screenings are scheduled. Plan around the fan zone opening times — arrive early, especially for the USA matches, as attendance is expected to be high.

Thursday, June 11 — Mexico vs. South Africa (Tournament Opening Match)
Fan Zone opens: 10:00 AM | Kickoff: 12:00 PM
This is the tournament’s opening match — a significant draw for Mexican-American fans across Snohomish County, which has one of the larger Hispanic populations in the Puget Sound region.

Friday, June 12 — USA vs. Paraguay
Fan Zone opens: 4:00 PM | Kickoff: 6:00 PM
A Group Stage match for the U.S. Men’s National Team. Evening timing makes this the most accessible match for working attendees.

Thursday, June 18 — Mexico vs. South Korea
Fan Zone opens: 4:00 PM | Kickoff: 6:00 PM
Another evening match, with dual appeal to Mexican-American and Korean-American communities in the Everett area.

Friday, June 19 — USA vs. Australia (Seattle-hosted match)
Fan Zone opens: 10:00 AM | Kickoff: 12:00 PM
The actual match is being played in Seattle, making this the highest-visibility event for regional soccer fans. The Boxcar Park venue provides an alternative watch experience with waterfront views.

What’s at the Fan Zone

Boxcar Park at the Port of Everett is an open waterfront venue with Port Gardner Bay as its backdrop. For the World Cup events, the city is setting up a large outdoor screen, local food and beverage vendors, live music, family-friendly activities, and community programming.

Admission is free. Vendors from across Snohomish County have been recruited to serve the crowds — the City of Everett and Port put out an active vendor call for local food businesses interested in participating.

Getting There: The Free Shuttle

Everett Transit is running a free shuttle connecting Everett Station (the main transit hub at Smith Ave and Wetmore Ave) to downtown Everett and Boxcar Park. The shuttle is designed to reduce traffic pressure on the waterfront access roads and make the event accessible to attendees arriving via Sound Transit, Community Transit, or Sounder North commuter rail.

For drivers, the Port of Everett waterfront parking area at the marina provides the closest access. Arrive early on USA match days — parking fills quickly during major waterfront events. The alternative is to park at Everett Station and take the free shuttle, which eliminates the waterfront parking crunch entirely.

Why Everett Got a Fan Zone

Seattle is hosting multiple FIFA World Cup matches at Lumen Field in June 2026. The regional organizing committee, SeattleFWC26, worked with cities across western Washington to establish official fan zones that would distribute World Cup energy beyond the immediate Seattle footprint.

Everett’s waterfront — particularly Boxcar Park, which sits at the heart of the Port’s Waterfront Place mixed-use development — is tailor-made for an outdoor event of this scale. Port Gardner Bay provides a natural amphitheater effect; the existing food and hospitality businesses at the marina create an event ecosystem without requiring major temporary infrastructure.

Mayor Cassie Franklin specifically highlighted the FIFA watch parties in her April 2026 State of the City address, calling the event series an opportunity to “welcome visitors and showcase Everett on a global stage.” With 400,000 annual visitors expected at the proposed Outdoor Event Center nearby, the World Cup watch parties function as a preview of Everett’s waterfront entertainment capacity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Everett FIFA fan zone free?

Yes. Admission to Boxcar Park for all four Everett World Cup watch parties is free. Food and beverage vendors on-site will charge for their offerings.

Where exactly is Boxcar Park at the Port of Everett?

Boxcar Park is located at the Port of Everett’s Waterfront Place marina area, on the north end of the Everett waterfront. The nearest address reference is the Port of Everett marina entrance at 1205 Marine View Dr, Everett, WA 98201. The park sits along Port Gardner Bay with direct water views.

What matches is Everett showing at the FIFA World Cup fan zone?

Four matches: Mexico vs. South Africa (June 11, noon), USA vs. Paraguay (June 12, 6 PM), Mexico vs. South Korea (June 18, 6 PM), and USA vs. Australia (June 19, noon). Fan zone opens two hours before kickoff and stays open two hours after the match ends.

How do I get to the Everett waterfront fan zone by transit?

Everett Transit is running a free shuttle from Everett Station (Sound Transit rail hub and Community Transit interchange at Smith Ave/Wetmore Ave) through downtown Everett to Boxcar Park. Sounder North commuter rail serves Everett Station from Seattle on weekday schedules; check Sound Transit for match-day service details.

Is the Everett World Cup fan zone an official FIFA event?

Yes. Everett is one of nine official fan zone locations in Washington State designated by SeattleFWC26 and FIFA’s regional organizing structure. The event is organized in partnership with the City of Everett, Port of Everett, and Snohomish County Sports Commission.

Are there food options at the Everett fan zone?

Yes — local vendors recruited specifically for the event will be on-site. The surrounding Port of Everett marina area also has permanent restaurants and food businesses. Arrive with time before kickoff to explore the waterfront dining options nearby.

Can I bring kids to the Everett World Cup fan zone?

Yes. The event includes family-friendly activities alongside the match screenings. Boxcar Park is an open outdoor venue accessible to all ages. Come early to get good viewing positions before the crowd builds on USA match days.

April 16, 2026