A while back I told you about the new statue being built in honor of local entertainment legend/Mayor of Seattle Dump J.P. Patches. Perhaps you’ve been eagerly awaiting the unveiling of this statue ever since then. If you have, I have good news for you: you won’t have to wait much longer.

This coming Sunday, August 17, is J.P. Patches day in Fremont. Head down to the Solstice Plaza at N 34th, just east of the Fremont Bridge, between 1 and 3 pm for the unveiling of Late for the Interurban, depicting J.P. and his galpal Gertrude. Pat Cashman serves as MC and several local luminaries will be on hand to pay tribute to the beloved clown, including Governor Chris Gregoire (who might want to make sure she’s got some ID on hand before checking out any of Fremont’s liquor serving establishments).

The statue was built with funds raised by many generous contributors; if you didn’t get a chance to donate, it’s not too late–the statue will include a donation box with all funds benefiting Children’s Hospital, a place special in the heart of Patches.