Experience a profound Olympic Peninsula tradition on Friday, April 10th, as the Quileute Tribe gathers in La Push for the Welcoming the Whales ceremony. Set against the dramatic sea stacks of First Beach, this evocative event honors the annual gray whale migration with traditional song and sacred ritual. It is a breathtaking celebration of heritage and natural wonder, marking one of the most beautiful and culturally significant days of the year on the wild Pacific coast. Lunch to follow at the Akalat Center. This event is sponsored by the Quileute Tribe & Quileute Tribal School.