Architects, chefs and some local volunteers from around Seattle will gather once again for the gingerbread holiday display.
This is the 32nd annual Sheraton Grand Seattle Gingerbread Village, with the six-foot-tall gingerbread display taking centre stage. The event supports research from Breakthrough T1D into type 1 diabetes. Months in advance, architects have the chance to submit comprehensive schematics, and the chefs from Sheraton bake 6-foot-tall frameworks.
Young people from the ages of 6 to 18 with type 1 diabetes are the Breakthrough T1D Elves; they are matched with architecture units to help shape the designs. Each Elf gets a house with their photo and story sitting next to it. Guests are encouraged to vote for their favorite and make a contribution to Breakthrough T1D.
The theme for this year will only be revealed when the village is opened.
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Running from November 19th to January 1st, the 32nd Annual Sheraton Grand Seattle Gingerbread Village start times are Sunday through Thursday from 9 am to 9 pm, and Friday to Saturday from 9 am to 11 pm. The event will take place at the Sheraton Grand Seattle, located at 1400 6th Avenue.
