The Mayor of Seattle Norm Rice declared the week of June 30 – July 6 Ethiopian Week. This year 20 teams are expected to participate in the Ethiopian soccer games in Seattle. Besides the tournaments, cultural shows such as art exhibits are planned at the Red Line Hotel.

There will also be fashion shows and children programs. Bands from Ethiopia will come.

It is expected that between 5 to 8 thousand Ethiopians will go to Seattle to participate in the event.

The game will be held at Foster High School, 15 minutes drive from downtown Seattle.