4th annual Mrs. Roper Pub Crawl returns to Edmonds July 31

The fourth annual Mrs. Roper Pub Crawl and Roper Romp Dance Party will begin at 5 p.m. Friday, July 31, in downtown Edmonds, raising money for the Edmonds Food Bank and the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network.

The event is inspired by the colorful character Helen Roper from the television sitcom Three’s Company. It encourages participants to dress in caftans, leisure suits and other retro attire while visiting participating restaurants, bars and breweries throughout downtown Edmonds.

Registration is free, although donations are encouraged. Organizers said all proceeds will be divided equally between the Edmonds Food Bank, which provides food assistance to local residents, and the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network, which supports immigrant and refugee communities across Washington.

Participating businesses include:

• Las Brisas Mexican Restaurant
• Epulo Bistro
• Bar Americano
• The Victor Tavern
• Calypso Edmonds
• Brigid’s Bottleshop
• Rory’s of Edmonds
• Taki Tiki
• Kelnero
• Vinbero
• Engel’s Pub
• Dusted Valley
• Leftcraft
• Ristorante Machiavelli
• The Fox + Bottle
• Salish Sea Brewing Company

Business sponsors include:

• Old Edmonds Opera House
• Brody’s Mufflers, Brakes and Radiators
• Las Brisas Mexican Restaurant
• Epulo Bistro
• Photo HQ

The Edmonds event is Washington’s flagship Mrs. Roper Pub Crawl. It is part of a tradition that began more than 10 years ago in New Orleans before expanding to communities across North America.