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Kirkland will host its second annual International Night Market on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026“Celebrate the cultures that make Kirkland a vibrant community at the second annual, award-winning International Night Market on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Juanita Beach Park (9703 NE Juanita Dr.).”
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The International Night Market will be from 4 to 8 p.m.“Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026 from 4 to 8 p.m.”
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The International Night Market will be held at Juanita Beach Park“at Juanita Beach Park (9703 NE Juanita Dr.)”
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The International Night Market is a free event“The event is free to attend and brings neighbors together through international cuisine, live performances, artisan vendors, and cultural experiences from around the world.”
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The International Night Market earned a Washington Recreation & Parks Association Program Spotlight Award for Innovative Programming in its first year“Now in its second year, the International Night Market continues to build on the success of its inaugural edition, which earned a Washington Recreation & Parks Association Program Spotlight Award for Innovative Programming.”
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The International Night Market will feature international cuisine“The event is free to attend and brings neighbors together through international cuisine, live performances, artisan vendors, and cultural experiences from around the world.”
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The International Night Market will feature live performances“The event is free to attend and brings neighbors together through international cuisine, live performances, artisan vendors, and cultural experiences from around the world.”
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The International Night Market will feature artisan vendors“The event is free to attend and brings neighbors together through international cuisine, live performances, artisan vendors, and cultural experiences from around the world.”
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The International Night Market will feature cultural experiences“The event is free to attend and brings neighbors together through international cuisine, live performances, artisan vendors, and cultural experiences from around the world.”
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The market aims to help residents experience new cultures“The market creates opportunities for community members to experience new cultures, support local businesses, and connect with one another in a welcoming community setting.”
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The market aims to help residents support local businesses“The market creates opportunities for community members to experience new cultures, support local businesses, and connect with one another in a welcoming community setting.”
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The market aims to help residents connect with neighbors“The market creates opportunities for community members to experience new cultures, support local businesses, and connect with one another in a welcoming community setting.”
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Councilmember Shilpa Prem highlighted the event's role in celebrating Kirkland's diversity“"One of the best parts of living in Kirkland is the diversity of people, traditions, and experiences that strengthens our community," said Councilmember Shilpa Prem. "The International Night Market provides a unique space for us to learn from one another, make new connections, and celebrate together. It’s exciting to see the event grow into a new Kirkland tradition."”
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Councilmember Shilpa Prem called the event a growing tradition that strengthens community bonds“"One of the best parts of living in Kirkland is the diversity of people, traditions, and experiences that strengthens our community," said Councilmember Shilpa Prem. "The International Night Market provides a unique space for us to learn from one another, make new connections, and celebrate together. It’s exciting to see the event grow into a new Kirkland tradition."”
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Local organizations will offer resource tables with information on community services and programs“In addition to the festivities, a variety of local organizations will host resource tables to share information about the services and programs they offer and ways to get involved in the Kirkland community.”
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Attendees are encouraged to use alternative transportation due to limited parking“Please note that parking is limited. Attendees are encouraged to walk, bike, carpool, or use public transportation.”
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A free volunteer Bike Valet will be available for cyclists“A free volunteer Bike Valet will be available for those arriving by bicycle.”
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The event will be held rain or shineNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The event will have no admission fee“The event is free to attend and brings neighbors together through international cuisine, live performances, artisan vendors, and cultural experiences from around the world.”