Seattle Declares Jimothy Summer | Seattle News

Seattle’s newest viral sensation isn’t a human—it’s a raccoon named Jimothy, whose internet-famous antics have sparked a city-wide celebration. Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck is officially declaring July 26, 2026, as “Jimothy Summer,” complete with a proclamation ceremony, art contests, and community fun—all thanks to a single viral Instagram video that turned this trash panda into a local icon. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fa96c92f005f0179