Your Guide to Snowflake Lane

The Bellevue Collection is proud to present Snowflake Lane every night from Black Friday to Christmas Eve, from NE 4^th to NE 8^th Streets along Bellevue Way. Each night, the street comes to life with toy drummers, colorful floats, dancers and even Santa Claus himself, celebrating the holiday season with a completely free parade that includes nightly snowfall. Whether you’ve attended every year, or this will be your first, these are our tips for making the most of your night on Snowflake Lane.

We highly recommend arriving to Snowflake Lane as early as possible. Spectators begin lining the sidewalks as early as 6 pm, depending on the time of the season. Thanksgiving weekend and the last week before Christmas are typically our busiest, with mid-season weekdays being the lightest. The parade begins nightly at 7 pm.

The street and sidewalks along the Snowflake Lane parade route are ADA-compliant. For the best experience, it is recommended to view the show from the Bellevue Square side (west side of Bellevue Way). If you prefer the Lincoln Square side, you can align yourself near the curb cut or line up on the drive at The Westin (NE 7th Street) so you are prepared to move to the new street viewing area once the cones are in place. For ease of viewing, we recommend attending on weeknights and arriving early.

Waiting for the parade to start can be a chilly business, so make sure you dress in layers. In case you forget, or feel underdressed on the day, Bellevue Square’s nearby stores including Escape Outdoors, Marine Layer and Macy’s can help you warm up with gloves, hats and scarves.

This holiday season, make an appointment to see Santa or take your picture with the decorated tree in Bellevue Square. You can also stop by the Bellevue Place Wintergarden to take a picture at the Snowflake Lane selfie station.

Make dinner plans ahead of time with a reservation in The Dining District. Some visitors prefer an early meal, while others make their reservations for immediately after the parade ends (the parade is over by 7:30, but it may be advantageous to give yourself time to get from the street to the restaurant). Consider one of these restaurants along the parade route*:

• Cactus
• Cantina Monarca
• Castilla Restaurant & Tapas Bar
• The Cheesecake Factory
• Duke’s Seafood
• Earls Kitchen + Bar
• Farzi Café
• Fogo de Chão
• Forum Social House
• STK Steakhouse
• Tavern Hall
• Water Grill
• Wild Ginger

*Not all of these restaurants have a view of the parade, and clear line of sight is not guaranteed. Inquire with each individual restaurant about visibility when reserving your table.

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