Jazz Walk - photos and survey
Friday, August 21, 2026
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| Booths, food, people, all to the tune of lively jazz music |
By Diane Hettrick
This year's Jazz Walk was a wonderful combination of street scene and intimate indoor settings. Thanks to Rod Dembowski and Paul Barrera of North City Law; and the City of Shoreline for waiving the permit fee and giving the North City Neighborhood a grant to cover the cost of the outdoor stage.
Five blocks of 15th NE in the North City Business District were pedestrian only for the night.
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| Shear Jazz at the Frank Lumber outdoor venue |
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| Foot Stompers - next to the Rotary Beer Garden |
The street was full of music with Foot Stompers and Shear Jazz playing sets at a venue created from a parking lot at Frank Lumber annex.
Beer drinkers could sit inside the fence and sip a cool brew from the Rotary Clubs of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park.
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| In line at the food trucks |
By far the biggest crowds were in the lines for the food trucks. Jazz Bites were available at street stations. Mexican Food and Jeremy's Chicken at the trucks. Cookie dough treats in another food truck.
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| Face painting - wearable art |
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| A Creative in action |
Kids had a good time creating art or wearing art from the very popular face painting set up. Some just used chalk to make street art.
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| Ranger Rearranger at Sodam Chicken |
Inside venues were quiet as people absorbed the sounds. Several places had drinks and food. Others were just for the performances.
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| Pearl Django |
Perennial favorite Pearl Django played at the North City Bistro.
It was far better to have a street closure than a pandemic closure. This was possibly the most popular Jazz Walk to date.
Plan on next year and we'll all do it again.
And speaking of next year, help the planners by taking this survey, which will be open for just a few days.
It doesn't take more than a minute or two: SURVEY
Free Hot Apple Cider
Free Face Painting
Bite Sized Handmade Marshmallow Crispy Bars (courtesy of Browned & Toasted)
Reading of 
Live Music
Food Trucks
Free Market Swag (while supplies last)
Costumes are encouraged 
Bring your furry friend (costumes also encouraged)!
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