The 1962 Seattle World’s Fair – which, before it opened and succeeded beyond anyone’s wildest dreams, was dismissed by some as the “Mercer Street carnival” – will mark its 60th birthday next year. In preparation of this milestone, KIRO Radio convened a group of surviving World’s Fair staffers to talk about what the "Diamond Anniversary" for the Century 21 fair might look like.

<p>The 1962 Seattle World&rsquo;s Fair &ndash; which, before it opened and succeeded beyond anyone&rsquo;s wildest dreams, was dismissed by some as the &ldquo;Mercer Street carnival&rdquo; &ndash; will mark its 60th birthday next year. In preparation of this milestone, KIRO Radio convened a group of surviving World&rsquo;s Fair staffers to talk about what the "Diamond Anniversary" for the Century 21 fair might look like.</p>

Dave Ross and Colleen O’Brien bring you the day’s most important news stories every weekday. Along with Chris Sullivan on traffic and KIRO 7 TV’s Nick Allard, it’s everything you need to get your day started right. 

<p>Dave Ross and Colleen O’Brien bring you the day’s most important news stories every weekday. Along with Chris Sullivan on traffic and KIRO 7 TV’s Nick Allard, it’s everything you need to get your day started right. </p>

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