Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, Seattle

Because this Seattle-based store has been around for over 100 years, Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is a bona fide event for many Seattleites. Once a year, usually at the end of July, Nordstrom holds its two-week-long Anniversary Sale. The store drops prices on name-brand apparel and accessories for men, women and children. Come early because the crowds start to gather around the doors before the store opens. The sale also takes place at the other branches.