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Mayor’s Letter
from Loggerodeo 2022
Iam honored to have this opportunity to serve as Mayor of Sedro-Woolley. It is an exciting time to be a part of the many changes and growth our city is experiencing now that we have moved out of the multi-year pandemic and into a new era. For those of you who don’t know, 2022 marks the 124th birthday of our town. Early in my tenure I found a speech written in 1998 by then Mayor, Don ‘Spud’ Walley, who addressed Sedro-Woolley as, “ e Town that logging built.” Since that time, we have developed and welcomed a number of technical and industrial businesses, thus prompting the logo: From Timber to Tech.
Loggerodeo™ in Sedro-Woolley is a much anticipated and grand event, lled with many activities for all to enjoy. e parade has always drawn large crowds and is the longest running parade in the State of Washington – we are excited to have it back this year. Our 4th of July celebration and Grand Parade were organized and celebrated in the early 1900s, with the carnival becoming a part of our festivities around 1910. Since that time, we have added a myriad of activities and events such as the Rodeo, Chainsaw Carving Championships, Kiddie Parade, Car Show, Beard Contest, and Foot Race. All have become an established part of our celebration, and something we all look forward to each year. Of course, it wouldn’t be complete without the amazing display of reworks that climax Loggerodeo™ and the 4th of July celebration; it is an exciting and impressive display at Riverfront Park, and something you do not want to miss.
Loggerodeo™ is not the only festival we have opportunity to enjoy and participate in throughout the year. From Woodfest to Blast from the Past, Founders’ Day to the Lighted Christmas Parade and tree lighting, there is something for everyone. is summer will bring a Girls State So ball Tournament to our town, and we consider it quite an honor to have been selected to host this event. We have a number of excellent playing elds here in Sedro-Woolley, with many of them utilized all year round. We also boast several parks and hope you will take the opportunity to enjoy one or more of them while visiting our community.
Sedro-Woolley is still known for its recreational opportunities, myriad of trails, good location to the opportunities in the North Cascades, as well as a healthy and friendly environment with an Americana feel. We continue to experience new growth and development in our city, yet our downtown business district still provides friendly customer service. I hope over the 4th of July you will visit our community, make a few wonderful memories, and enjoy all the Loggerodeo™ celebration has to o er. I look forward to seeing you there.
Julia M. Johnson, Mayor of Sedro-Woolley
