
The event is free, but reserved roadside and grandstand seating is available for purchase. “I love the fact that every community comes out to see it, so the sides of the street are lined with everyone that loves the city,” said this year’s King Neptune, Rich Gray. We cant wait to see you in the streets of. The annual event is a fan favorite because of the cultural diversity and Pacific Northwest traditions it displays. Say goodbye to 2021 and hello to 2022 at our annual Torchlight Parade and fireworks extravaganza Join us as the sun goes down on December 31st for one of. Join us on Saturday, May 21, 2022, 7:45pm in Downtown Spokane for the 84th Annual Armed Forces Torchlight Parade. “I am thrilled to be back dancing the beautiful streets of Seattle again,” said Tercero.Įveryone on the drill team is a flight attendant. Orlando “Orly” Tercero has danced with the group for 10 years. This is the 12th year the Alaska Airlines drill team has performed at the parade. You’re looking at close to 1,200 people, and they are probably going to take 5,000 steps along the parade route,” said Jackson. Navy reservists and support personnel from Navy Operational Support Center, Spokane, Wash., march in Spokanes 2008 Armed Forces Day Torchlight Parade. The parade will start at Seattle Center, travel down Fourth Avenue and end at Spring Street. It’s been a long two years,” said Seafair director of marketing and communications, Sydace Jackson.

“We’re definitely excited to be back, you know.

This annual event has thrilled thousands over the. Parade floats, marching bands, dragon dancers, prancing horses and the Alaska Airlines drill team will be on the streets of downtown Seattle this weekend for the first time since 2019. Santa and his elves arrive on the Whitefish Mountain Resort escorted by a spectacular torchlight parade. Things kicked off on Friday morning with a preview of what’s in store. The iconic event is one of many that was paused during the pandemic. The Alaska Airlines Seafair Torchlight Parade returned to downtown Seattle.
