Constant gloomy weather dominates Seattle for nine long months, but when the summer sun reigns once again in Seattle, Washington, the energy of the entire city seems to shift. While the rest of America huffs and puffs over high temperatures and pools of sweat, Seattleites take full advantage of the Emerald Citys delightfully mild summers before dark, cloudy skies return with a vengeance. One of the best ways to enjoy summer in Seattle is the annual Capitol Hill Block Party in the citys vibrant Capitol Hill neighborhood. In fact, its billed as the best weekend of summer, and if that doesnt draw you out of the house, nothing will. More Info below.