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Snowflake Lane Bellevue 2026
Every evening at 7 pm through Christmas Eve, a parade of drummers, dancers and lights moves along the Bellevue Collection streets while fake snow falls.
2026 dates not announced yet — last season below, marked by year
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At a glance
- 2026 dates
- Not announced yet. 2025: nightly Nov 28 – Dec 24
- Show time
- 7:00–7:30 pm every night (2025)
- Cost
- Free
- Where
- Bellevue Way NE between NE 4th and NE 8th St — between Bellevue Square and Lincoln Square
- Parking
- Free in all Bellevue Collection garages (Bellevue Square, Lincoln Square, Bellevue Place)
- Arrive
- 45–60 minutes early on weekends, about 30 minutes on weeknights, for a curbside spot
Is it worth it?
A free, short and joyful show — arrive a little before 7 for a good spot.
What visitors say
Shoppers say the 7 pm Christmas parade with snow and lights is a must for kids. The mall gets very crowded in December, but the parking garage is well lit and easy.
- Nightly 7 pm parade
- Falling 'snow'
- Free
- Shopping and restaurants all around
Getting there and getting in
- Park free in a Bellevue Collection garage and pick a spot on the route. Bellevue Place, under the Hyatt, is the easiest garage.
Worth knowing
- The show runs nightly at 7 pm between Bellevue Square and Lincoln Square.
Questions people ask
- What time is Snowflake Lane in Bellevue?
- Every evening at 7 pm; the show lasts about 30 minutes (2025 season: November 28 to Christmas Eve).
- Where is the best place to watch Snowflake Lane?
- Anywhere along Bellevue Way NE between NE 4th and NE 8th Streets — it passes both sides of the street. For a front-row curb spot come 45–60 minutes early on weekends, or 30 minutes on a weeknight.
- Is Snowflake Lane free?
- Yes, the parade is free and so is parking in the Bellevue Collection garages.
- Is Snowflake Lane worth it?
- For kids, yes: drummers, dancers, lights and falling snow for half an hour, with dinner and shops next door. It's also very crowded on December weekends — a weeknight is much easier.
Checked 2026-09-30. Sources: The Bellevue Collection — Snowflake Lane FAQ · Seattle's Child — Snowflake Lane 2025. Last season's numbers are labelled with their year until the organiser publishes 2026.
