Seattle Students and Families Ride Together at Seattle Bike Disco

Students, families, and community members from Southeast Seattle schools came together on March 25 for a Bike Disco—a fun, family‑friendly celebration that promoted healthy movement, safe streets, and community connection. 

The event began at South Shore PreK–8 and continued along the designated “Healthy Street” route on 46th Ave. South to Aki Kurose Middle School before returning to South Shore. Wing Luke Elementary families hosted their own Bike Safety Rodeo at the school, followed by a family bike parade that met the Disco riders at the intersection of 46th Ave. South and Kenyon St. 

Participating schools included Dunlap Elementary, South Shore PreK‑8, Wing Luke Elementary, Aki Kurose Middle School, and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary. 

The Cascade Bicycle Club provided staff support and offered loaner bikes and helmets for both the Bike Safety Rodeo and the Bike Disco, helping ensure access for students and families who did not have their own bicycles. 

“This event was about joy, movement, and community,” said Brooke Nelson, Safe Routes to School coordinator for SPS. “Bike Disco brought families together in a way that was fun, accessible, and centered on student well‑being.” 

The Bike Disco was open to students and families from participating school communities. Helmets were required, and the route was supported by adult volunteers and community partners to help ensure a safe and welcoming experience for all riders. 

The Bike Disco was the second event of its kind hosted by the Southeast Seattle Schools Fundraising Alliance as part of its Move-a-Thon fundraising efforts.