2004 Argosy Christmas Ships Festival
Catch the wondrous spirit of the holiday. Hear it in glorious caroling by the Northwest’s finest choirs on 23 magical evenings (and twice on Saturdays!). Feel it in free community bonfires shared by thousands of people of all ages at waterfront locations. For tickets, call Argosy Cruises at (206) 623-1445 or visit the website: argosycruises.com

(RED indicates Bonfire/Special Lighting Location)

Wednesday, December 1 : Opening Night
Seattle Girls' Choir "Cantamus"
Departure: Kirkland, 7:00 pm
Return: 9:40 pm
8:00-8:20 South Lake Union
8:30-8:50 Gasworks

Thursday, December 2
Woodinville High School Ensemble
Departure: Leschi, 7:00 pm
Return: 9:30 pm
7:50-8:10 Mercer Island Beach Club
8:40-9:00 Chism Beach

Friday, December 3
North Kitsap Northern Lights
Departure: Leschi, 7:00 pm
Return: 9:30 pm
7:20-7:40 Mt. Baker Beach
7:55-8:15 Stan Sayre/Mt.Baker Rowing Cen.
8:20-8:40 Ferdinand St.


Saturday, December 4
Bellevue Chamber Chorus
Departure: Kirkland, 7:00 pm
Return: 9:15 pm
7:15-7:45 Kirkland Marina Park
8:10-8:30 Matthews Beach


Sunday, December 5
Northwest Girl Choir Vivace
Departure: Leschi, 5:00 pm
Return: 8:00 pm
6:00-6:20 Gene Coulon
6:55-7:15 New Castle


Monday, December 6
a cappella joy
Departure: Leschi, 7:00 pm
Return: 9:40 pm
7:45-8:05 Seward Park
8:30-8:50 Atlantic City


Tuesday, December 7
St. Martin’s College Choir
Departure: Tacoma, 6:30 pm
Return: 9:45 pm
7:30-7:55 Gig Harbor
8:40-9:05 Brown’s Point

Wednesday, December 8
Columbia Vocal Ensemble
Departure: Des Moines, 7:00 pm
Return: 9:00 pm
7:10-7:30 Des Moines
8:15-8:35 Redondo Beach


Thursday, December 9
Gig Harbor High School Meister Singers
Departure: Tacoma, 6:30 pm
Return: 9:15 pm
6:30-6:50 Foss Waterway
7:30-7:50 Pt. Defiance Park
8:20-8:50 Dash Point

Friday, December 10
Olympic High School Jazz Ensemble
Departure: Pier 55, 7:00 pm
Return: 10:05 pm
8:00-8:20 Manchester City Park
8:45-9:05 Vashon Ferry

Saturday, December 11
Canterbury Belles
Departure: Pier 55, 4:00 pm
Return: 6:00 pm
4:15-4:35 Myrtle Edwards Park
5:00-5:20 Seacrest Marina

Saturday, December 11
Olympic High School Jazz Ensemble
Departure: Pier 55, 8:00 pm
Return: 10:20 pm
8:45-9:05 Lowman Park
9:40-10:00 Alki Beach

Sunday, December 12
The OK Chorale
Departure: Pier 55, 5:00 pm
Return: 7:50 pm
6:10-6:30 Winslow Waterfront Beach
7:10-7:30 Don Armeni

Monday, December 13
Seattle Children’s Choir
Departure: Shilshole, 7:00 pm
Return: 9:15 pm
7:45-8:05 Locks
8:50-9:10 Golden Gardens

Tuesday, December 14
Windjammers Choir
Departure: Edmonds 7:00 pm
Return: 9:00 pm
7:10-7:30 Edmonds
8:10-8:30 Richmond Beach

Wednesday, December 15
Phinney Ridge Community Choir
Departure: Shilshole 7:00 pm
Return: 9:30 pm
7:30-7:50 Blue Ridge
8:05-8:25 Carkeek Park

Thursday, December 16
Issaquah Chorale
Departure: Carillon, 7:00 pm
Return: 9:30 pm
7:10-7:30 Carillon Pt.
8:30-8:40 Meydenbauer Bay

Friday, December 17
Columbia Children’s Choir
Departure: Kirkland, 7:00 pm
Return: 9:25 pm
7:20-7:40 Juanita Bay Park
8:15-8:35 Sheridan Beach Club

Saturday, December 18
Choir of the Sound
Departure: Kirkland, 4:00 pm
Return: 6:00 pm
4:15-4:35 Hougton Beach (Kirkland)
5:05-5:25 Madison Beach

Saturday, December 18
Echo Chorus
Departure: Kirkland, 8:00 pm
Return: 10:00 pm
8:40-9:00 Medina
9:30-9:50 Yarrow Point Park

Sunday, December 19 Tahoma Girls’ Choir
Departure: Kirkland, 5:00 pm
Return: 8:00 pm
5:55-6:15 Beaux Arts (private beach)
7:10-7:30 Laurelhurst

Monday, December 20
Northwest Girlchoir Amore
Departure: Kirkland, 7:00 pm
Return: 9:20 pm
7:20-7:40 Magnuson
8:10-8:30 Lake Forest Civic Club (private)

Tuesday, December 21
Urban Rhythms
Departure: Kirkland, 7:00 pm
Return: 9:55 pm
7:25-7:45 O.O. Denny Park
8:25-8;45 Tracy Owen Park/Kenmore

Wednesday, December 22
Con Brio Columbia Women’s Choir
Departure: Kirkland, 7:00 pm
Return: 9:40 pm
7:50-8:10 Luther Burbank Park
8:40-9:00 Madronna

Thursday, December 23
Best Decorated Boat Contest
Seattle Girl’s Choir Prime Voci
Departure: Kirkland, 7:00 pm
Return: 10:05 pm
7:45-8:05 Portage Bay Park
8:45-9:05 Gasworks Park



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