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“AS IF BY MAGIC” The Spokane Lilac Festival
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ome years ago, the directors of the Portland Rose Festival very aptly chose a Festival theme, “As if by Magic.” What that conveyed was that the fabulous floral parade was created by magic, like a rabbit, just popping out of a hat, and thrilling the thousands of spectators lining the streets of Portland. The Spokane Lilac Festival Armed Forces Torchlight Parade has that same illusion of magic. At 7:45 p.m. on the third Saturday in May, the sidewalks along the downtown streets are crowded with toddlers to 90+ year old parade viewers, over 160,000 in number. They expectantly await the Fairchild Air Force Base KC 135 to appear over Riverfront Park’s vintage clock tower and the cannon’s boom as the parade “magically pops out of the magician’s hat” emerging from the Park, down Washington Street to the cheers, salutes, smiles and applause of the throngs in the bleachers and lining the sidewalk. “As if by magic” the parade advances down the street, the military in formation, shoulders thrust back, spines straight, faces solemn, marching in perfect cadence, proudly displaying their flags followed by cars with waving dignitaries and veterans; the high school band members, eyes focused, marching and filling the air with soul stirring music; then highly polished cars, vintage and state-ofthe-art of automotive engineering; beautiful, accomplished young women, royalty from towns and cities, waving atop glittering, magical floats, the creations of volunteers from Northwest towns and cities; and the list goes on with over 200 entries. The other part of the magic is that the Festival parade and other events are the result of thousands of volunteer hours and equally important, the support of sponsors and individual
contributors. The Festival directors and hundreds of additional community volunteers contribute innumerable hours of know-how and labor with float building as well as parade coordination and the training and guidance of royalty. In addition, all branches of the military services and Spokane City and County workers provide expertise and labor toward traffic management, parade safety and cleanup. The Lilac Festival theme this year is “Celebrating Our Heroes,” honoring the men and women who serve in the military, first responders with police and fire departments and all volunteers…not just in Spokane, but in towns and cities throughout our nation. There is magic in what is achieved by these heroes and their selfless acts of public service and volunteerism! Thank you to all! You make the “magic happen!” Marilyn Thordarson 47 year Lilac Festival Director
Don’t miss the Festival’s new magic this year…The U.S. Navy Week is joining the Spokane Lilac Festival in the week’s events, offering musical entertainment and amazing exhibits. In addition, a Festival sponsor, the Spokane Tribe of Indians, will present “Festival Fireworks” in Riverfront Park on Wednesday, May 17, immediately following the U.S. Northwest Navy Band free concert at 7 p.m. in the INB Performing Arts Center.
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2017 Spokane Lilac Festival Co-Presidents’ Message
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n behalf of the Spokane Lilac Festival Association, it is an honor to welcome you to the 79th Anniversary of Lilac Festival and a week full of events culminating in the nation’s largest Armed Forces Torchlight Parade. The Festival is an opportunity to welcome those who are both new or native to our wonderful city, and offer them an opportunity to celebrate and create memories with their families and friends.
This year’s theme, “Celebrating Our Heroes” reflects upon the Festival’s mission statement of “Honoring Our Military, Recognizing Our Youth and Showcasing Our Region.” This year we’re shining a spotlight on those who serve not only in our military but everyday heroes who wear a uniform: the men and women of law enforcement, fire protection and EMT’s, as well as countless folks who volunteer their time and efforts for the greater benefit of their communities. We, as Lilac Festival Co-Presidents, are honored and excited to be part of this grand annual event and hope you will join us! Karen Montague and Cindy Zapotocky 2017 Spokane Lilac Festival, Co-Presidents
Mayor’s Welcome
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ne of Spokane’s great urban advantages is the city’s rich tradition of festivals and events. The 79th Lilac Festival celebrates those who protect our freedoms and officially welcomes families and guests to downtown Spokane for an outstanding summer of activities and attractions. The tradition and pageantry joins today’s heroes to tomorrow’s leaders in a family environment that embodies the hometown flavor of our city and the global contributions we make.
Thank you for your continued support of the Festival. We are proud to honor the members of our Armed Forces and recognize the talented youth in our community. Enjoy the Armed Forces Torchlight parade and the evening in downtown Spokane. David A. Condon, Mayor City of Spokane
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2017 Spokane Lilac Festival’s Queen August
The Spokane Lilac Festival’s 2017 Royal Court
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elcome to the 79th Spokane Lilac Festival Armed Forces Torchlight Parade! This year’s theme, “Celebrating Our Heroes,” upholds the Festival’s mission statement of honoring our military, recognizing our youth and showcasing our region. As Lilac Festival Royalty, we are very excited to celebrate the heroes in our lives and represent Spokane throughout the Northwest. This year’s Festival continues the legacy of unforgettable events and valuable time spent bringing the community together in honoring the men and women who bravely serve our community and our country. The Royal Court members are honored to have you experience this parade alongside us. I would like to thank all of the sponsors of the Lilac Festival, supporters, countless dedicated volunteers and all the members of the community for making the Festival parade and other events possible. Thank you to our Festival leadership, every purple coater, royalty chaperones and float “toads” who volunteer time, talent and treasure in making this organization so marvelous. Thank you to Princesses Taylor, Ava, Olivia, Marissa, Hannah and Summer for their hearts of service and inspiring me to be my best self! Serving as Spokane’s 2017 Lilac Festival Queen is an incredible honor with countless opportunities to serve the Spokane community. Since I was five years old, I have attended the Festival and am truly proud to represent Spokane. My love and appreciation for this community has grown immensely and shaped me into a better person who is, with, and for others. I hope you have a wonderful evening full of unforgettable memories and plenty of kettle corn!
Queen August 2017 Lilac Festival Queen
Princess Marissa, West Valley; Princess Summer, Joel E. Ferris; Princess Ava, Lewis and Clark; Queen August, Gonzaga Prep; Princess Hannah, Central Valley; Princess Taylor, Mt. Spokane; Princess Olivia, John R. Rogers
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Welcome 2017 Spokane Lilac Festival Parade Honorary Grand Marshall
Rear Admiral Kevin J. “Komrade” Kovacich Rear Admiral Kovacich is the director of Plans and Policy (J5) at Headquarters, U.S. Cyber Command, Fort Meade, Maryland. He was raised in an Air Force family and calls Spokane, Washington home. He served as Grand Marshall of the Festival parade in 2012 and we welcome him back to lead off the parade and appear at other events during Festival week which this year coincides with U.S. Navy Week in Spokane. Admiral Kovacich has served on many tours, most recently as director of the Joint Integration and Capabilities Division, Office of the Chief of Naval Operation (OpNAV) staff, and director of Strategy, Plans and Programs (J5) United States Africa Command. Kovacich has accumulated over 4,000 flight hours and 800 arrested landings. Awards include the James Bond Stockdale Leadership Award, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, among many other campaign and service awards.
Committed to the communities we serve.
The Lilac Festival is honored to welcome Rear Admiral Kevin J. Kovacich to Spokane as its Honorary Grand Marshall of the 2017 Armed Forces Torchlight Parade.
Welcome Councilor Kieran O’Hanlon, Mayor of the City and County of Limerick
Avista is proud to be a part of the Lilac Festival tradition.
The Spokane Lilac Festival is privileged to have Lord Mayor Kieran O’Hanlon join the Armed Forces Torchlight Parade and participate in other Festival events. Mayor O’Hanlon is the 820th Mayor of Limerick and was elected to the position of Mayor of both City and County of Limerick in 2016, the title was combined for city and county in 2013. He is also an accomplished accordionist! The Spokane-Limerick Sister Society began on March 4, 1990 to foster and encourage bonds of friendship and understanding between the two cities and bring Irish cultural events to Spokane. The two cities are described as “twins” because of similar size and rivers that flow through the hearts of both Spokane and Limerick. In contrast, however, Limerick claims 800 years as a city, while Spokane was incorporated in 1881, only 136 years ago! Spokane and Limerick have formed a bond of friendship over the past 17 years; most recently in 2012, Mayor David Condon and the Lilac Festival Royal Court were ambassadors for Spokane visiting Limerick. There was a return visit to Spokane by a delegation led by the Lord Mayor to attend the Sister City International Conference. Joining Lord Mayor during the Lilac Festival is County Limerick Chief Executive Officer Conn Murray.
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Thank You To Our Sponsors And Partners The Spokane Lilac Festival Armed Forces Torchlight Parade has showcased and honored our armed services, outstanding youth, business and services, the City of Spokane and neighboring cities and towns for 79 years. The Parade’s legendary success rests in large part on the generosity of the Festival’s contributors who support the Festival with over $160,000 in monetary donations and in kind services. Lead sponsors are recognized in ads throughout this program and all business/organization donors appear below. The Festival directors hope you will join them in extending your appreciation for this legendary event – The Spokane Lilac Festival!
GOLD SPONSORS Avista City of Spokane Gus Johnson Ford The Spokesman-Review Wells Fargo
SILVER SPONSORS BMW of Spokane Coeur d’Alene Casino Fred Meyer Stores iHeart Media KHQ-Q6 Lamar Spokane International Airport Spokane Tribe of Indians Spokane Teachers Credit Union STCU The Historic Davenport Hotel Tourism Promotion Association
BRONZE SPONSORS BSNF Railway Celestial Selections Coeur d’Alene Resort Doubletree Hotel Frayed Edges Quilt Club Gibby Media Group Hawkinson Photography Larsons Demolition Les Schwab Tire Stores Pounder’s Jewelry Rosauers Spokane Kiwanis Charities Foundation Viren and Associates
PARTNERS AND FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL Associated Garden Club Best Western Plus Budinger and Associates Carnegie Nail Design Carrie Lystad, Accountant CH Catering Assisted Living, Skilled & Memory Care Facilities Christian Youth Theatre Colvico, Inc. Copy Rite Print Ditto’s Digital Solutions Empire Cold Storage Fairchild Air Force Base Federated Auto Parts FL Smidth Food Services of America Giggling Guest Global Credit Union GPL Attorneys Jimmy Johns Haskins Steel HUB International Inland Northwest Car Club Instant Sign Factory Kiemle and Hagood Kids Newspaper Kaiser Aluminum Lilac Bloomsday LPL Financial – Fred S. Cox III Metals Fabrication
Motion Auto Supply Numerica Credit Union PAML Paint & Pint: Art on Tap Pepsi Bottling Portland Rose Festival Pro Build Preedy Tire and Automotive Ramada Inn River Park Square Safeway Schoedel & Schoedel Sonderan Packaging Spokane Federal Credit Union Spokane Hardware Supply Spokane Lilac Society Spokane Transit Authority STAR Rental Steven Woodard, DDS Sturm Heating Testcomm LLC The Makeup Studio The Ugly Duck USA, Inc. US Air Force US Navy US Coast Guard US Army US Marine Corps Whitey’s Wrecking Windermere Real Estate, Manito Yoke’s Washington Foods Zak Designs
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CELEBRATING OUR HEROES Spokane Lilac Festival • Schedule of Events
May 15-20, 2017 Downtown Spokane Monday, May 15, 6 p.m.
LILAC LEGACY ART SHOW AND AWARDS PARTY A display of art featuring lilacs, Spokane’s iconic flower; awards presented to contest winners. Paint and Pints Restaurant, 718 W. Riverside. FREE Tuesday, May 16, 11:30 a.m. ASSOCIATED GARDEN CLUBS OF SPOKANE LUNCHEON Doubletree Inn, 322 North Spokane Falls Court. Contact the Associated Garden Clubs, 315-751-6863 for tickets. Wednesday, May 17, 7 p.m. NAVY BAND NORTHWEST LIVE BAND CONCERT INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Boulevard. No tickets needed, FREE. The Spokane Tribe of Indians presents FESTIVAL FIREWORKS, immediately following the concert at 8:45 pm, Riverfront Park, FREE.
Thursday, May 18, 11:30 a.m. ALL CITY CIVIC AND MILITARY LUNCHEON The Historic Davenport Hotel, Grand Pennington Ballroom, 10 S. Post. Speaker: Colonel Ryan R. Samuelson, Commander, 92nd Air Refueling Wing, Fairchild Air Force Base. Public invited. Reservations required. Tickets: $35.00 Friday, May 19, 11:30 a.m. QUEENS LUNCHEON The Historic Davenport Hotel, Grand Pennington Ballroom, 10 S. Post. Speaker: Jaunessa Walsh, co-founder Farm Girl Fit and past Lilac Festival princess. Fashion Show, “Endless Love,” will be a highlight of the event and is presented by Celestial Selections Bridal, a Festival Sponsor. The Queens Luncheon honors Spokane’s Festival Royalty and Visiting Royalty from throughout the Northwest. Public invited. Reservations required. Tickets: $35.00
Friday, May 19, 5:15 p.m. BMW of Spokane presents THE FESTIVAL PRESIDENTS DINNER Reception followed by dinner. The Historic Davenport Hotel, Grand Pennington Ballroom, 10 S. Post. This formal event, open to the public, honors Festival Presidents from throughout the Northwest. Speaker: Rear Admiral Kevin J. “Komrade” Kovacich, Entertainment: Strolling Strings, East Valley High School, Dancing following dinner. Public invited. Reservations required. Tickets: $75.00 Saturday, May 20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. CRUZIN’ THE FALLS CAR SHOW Les Schwab Tires, sponsor, and the Inland Northwest Car Club present this event featuring hundreds of vehicles, vintage and state of the art, along with musical entertainment by the Navy Band Northwest Live! brass band.
SATURDAY, May 20, 7:45 p.m., DOWNTOWN SPOKANE THE 79TH SPOKANE LILAC FESTIVAL ARMED FORCES TORCHLIGHT PARADE Over 200 units from Spokane and the Northwest. Recognized as the largest Armed Forces Torchlight Parade in the United States. Come join in “CELEBRATING OUR HEROES!”
For additional event information and TICKET PURCHASE, visit the Spokane Lilac Festival website at www.spokanelilacfestival.org or telephone: 509-535-4554.
LOVE THE LILAC FESTIVAL? PLACE A BID AND ENJOY THESE TREASURES IN YOUR HOME! “Lilac City Stars” Quilt
“Guardian Angel” Clock
A stunningly beautiful quilt, featuring 28 “Lone Stars” in vibrant shades of lilac with a centerpiece golden star, was designed and hand crafted by the Frayed Edges Quilt Guild of Spokane, as a contribution to the Spokane Lilac Festival and its Royalty Scholarship Fund. The quilt measures 100” by 100” inches, queen size, and has custom pillowcases and shams. The Frayed Edges quilters donated in excess of 450 hours and award winning Terry Engleman brought together all the quilt “pieces” into the completed masterpiece. Minimum bid of $500. Pictured with the quilt: Bonnie Nussbaum and Heidi Libby.
Rich Weatherly, craftsman, created the “Guardian Angel” clock as a contribution to the Spokane Lilac Festival. His work is intricately and beautifully carved and the clock chimes on the quarter hour. Rich has made hundreds of clocks and contributes them as auction items to many charities. The clock is valued at $500 and there is no minimum bid.
Both the quilt and clock will be displayed in The Historic Davenport Lobby, May 18-20 and bids may be made on the Festival website at www.spokanelilacfestival.org. Bidding on both items closes on May 20, 12 a.m. midnight.
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Regional Law Enforcement Joint Motor Units 2. Spokane Fire Department, Ladder Truck 4 3. Spokane Lilac Festival Association Banner 4. Military Joint Service Honor Guard 5. Global Credit Union – Quadrant Sponsor 6. Mead High School Band 7. Spokane Lilac Festival Co-Presidents, Cindy Zapotocky and Karen Montague 8. Spokane Lilac Festival Float and 2017 Royalty 9. Spokane Lilac Festival Royalty Coach 10. Spokane Lilac Festival Past Presidents 11. Spokane Limousine 12. Tonasket Tiger Marching Band 13. Spokane Lilac Festival Grand Marshall Rear Admiral Kevin J. Kovacich 14. Honorary Grand Marshall – Councilor Kieran O’Hanlon, Mayor of the City and County of Limerick 15. U.S. Navy - Naval Operational Support Center (NOSC) Banner 16. U.S. Navy - NOSC Marching Unit 17. U.S. Navy Week Constitution Sailors Honor Guard 18. U.S. Navy NOSC USS Constitution 19. U.S. Navy Band Northwest 20. U.S. Navy EOD 21. U.S. Navy Spokane Sea Cadets 22. WWII and Korean War Veterans 23. U.S. Navy League Veterans 24. Lakeside High School Marching Band 25. Inland Northwest Honor Flight
26. Cheney High School Marching Band 27. BMW of Spokane 28. Wellpinit High School JROTC 29. Spokane Tribe Dancers & Drummers 30. Spokane Tribe Truck 31. Spokane Veterans Home 32. West Valley High School Marching Band 33. Associated Garden Clubs of Spokane 34. Fairchild Air Force Base (FAFB) 92nd ARW Banner 35. FAFB 92nd ARW Honor Guard 36. FAFB 92nd ARW Commander 37. FAFB 92nd ARW Command Chief 38. FAFB 92nd ARW Formation 39. FAFB 92nd ARW Float 40. Antique Car – Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society, EWU 41. Walla Walla Frontier Days 42. Military Persons of the Year 43. Honor Point Museum 44. Riverside/Deer Park High School Marching Band 45. Deer Park Community Float 46. Miss Cheney Rodeo 47. Miss Spokane Interstate Rodeo 48. KHQ - 6, #1 49. Miss Gem State Stampede 50. Newport Rodeo Association 51. Military Persons of the Year 52. Pearl Harbor Veterans 53. Royal High School Marching Band 54. Military Order of the Purple Heart 55. Royal City Distinguished Young Women 56. Pendleton Round-Up Association 57. Visit Spokane 58. Spokane City Mayor David Condon
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59. Vietnam War Veterans 60. Action Materials 61. University High School Marching Band & Fanfare Ensemble 62. Coeur d’Alene Casino Float 63. Combat Medics & Corpsman 64. Lind/Ritzville High Schools Marching Band & Drill Team 65. Ritz Festival Association Float 66. Spokane Police Department 67. 141st ARW Honor Guard 68. 141st Commander 69. 141st Commander Chief 70. 141st ARW International Guard Float 71. Wahluke High School Marching Band 72. Vietnamese-American Senior Association of Spokane 73. Spokane International Airport Police Department 74. Spokane International Airport Fire Department 75. STA Bus 76. 1959 Cadillac 77. Tekoa/Rosalia Marching Band 78. Tekoa Slippery Gulch Days Float 79. Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution 79A.Southeast Washington Marching Band 80. KHQ-6, #2 Dan Kleckner 80A.KHQ-6 #3 Veterans 81. Blind Veterans Association 82. John R. Rogers High School Marching Band 83. John R. Rogers High School JROTC 84. Military Persons of the Year 85. Inland Empire Disabled Veterans Sports Association 85. Harrington High School Marching Band 86. Spokane County Explorers 87. Spokane County Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich 87A.Ellensburg Rodeo Queen 88. Ellensburg Rodeo Posse
89. Spokane Lilac Festival Truck and Trailer 90. East Valley High School Marching Band 91. Epilepsy Foundation Northwest 92. Integrity Martial Arts 93. KHQ-6, #4 Kjerstin Bell and Matt Rogers 94. Chief Joseph Days Rodeo 95. Omak Stampede 96. Spokane County Commissioner Al French 97. Reardan Jr/Sr High Band Marching Band 98. Reardan/Edwall Community Float 99. Northwest Parkinsons Foundation Inland Empire 99A. Mt. Spokane Wildcat Marching Band 100.Mt. Spokane High School Equestrian Team 101. ValleyFest 102. SeaBee Veterans of America, Island 6 103. Combat Women Warriors Veterans 104. Tian Guo Band and Drill Team 105. Whitefish Winter Carnival Float 106. Spokane Entertainers Guild 107. Spokane Shriners Hospital 108. Happy Canyon Indian Princesses 109. Leadership Spokane – Lisa Brown 110. Leadership Spokane – Ira Armstadter 111. Palouse Empire Rodeo Queen 112. FAFB 336 TRG Commander 113. FAFB 336 TRG Formation 114. Davenport High School Marching Band 115. Celebrate Davenport Float 116. Spokane County Young Marines 117. Othello Rodeo Association
118. Miss Spokane Scholarship Association 119. Othello Distinguished Young Women 120. 1965 Chevrolet, Mike Konesky 121. VFW Auxiliary Departments of Washington and Idaho 121A. Washington Fallen Heroes Project 122. VFW Post 1435 123. Sunnyside High School Grizzly Band 124. Miss Sunnyside Float 125. Red Hot Mamas 126. University of Washington School of Medicine - Spokane 127. Horse Heaven Roundup Rodeo 128. Miss Moses Lake Roundup 129. Cassel Promotions 130. Spokane Valley Mayor Rod Higgins 131. Sunnyside High School Mariachi Band 132. Oroville May Festival Float 133. Iraq, Afghanistan, and Persian Gulf War Veterans 134. Liberty Lancers Marching Band 135. Rosalia Community Float 136. WSU Athletics 137. Freeman High School Marching Band and Drill Team 138. Freeman Float 139. Marine Corps League Veterans 140. Odessa High School Marching Band 141. Odessa Community Float 142. Federal Way High School JROTC 143. Vets on the Farm 144. Hoopfest 145. Echo of the Memories of the Northwest American Indians 146. Spokane Mobile Vets Center 147. Northeast Washington Freedom Riders
148. Spokane Lions Clubs 149. Miss Wilbur Association Float 150. U.S. Border Patrol 15l. Washington State Dairy Ambassador 152. McKinlay & Peters Equine Hospital 153. Mann-Granstaff Veterans Administration Medical Center 154. East Valley High School Marching Band – Yakima 155. Sons of Norway 156. Filipino American Association 157. Kentlake High School Marching Band 158. Seattle Seafair Commodores 159. Colville High School Band and Cheerleaders 160. Cashmere Float Association 161. Bob Cumlander Seahawks Train 162. Lewis and Clark High School Marching Band 163. Capital Lakefair Float 164. El Katif Shriners Legion of Honor 165. Medical Lake High School Marching Band 166. Medical Lake High School JROTC 167. PNW DeLorean Club 168. Shadle High School Marching Band 169. Hyack Festival Association Float 170. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 171. Ephrata High School Marching Band 172. STCU Teachers of the Year Float 173. Riverpark Square 174. Highland High School Scottie Marching Band 175. Miss Highland Pageant Float 176. 989 KKZX Classic Rock 177. Kamiak High School Marching Band 178. Washington State Autumn Leaf Festival Float
179. Junior Lilac Parade Marching Band Winner 180. Avista 181. Civil Air Patrol 182. Salvation Army 183. Central Valley High School Marching Band 184. Royal Rosarians of Portland Oregon Float 185. Gonzaga Prep Cheerleaders 186. Grandview High School Marching Band 187. KHQ-6 #5, Cory Howard and Nicole Mischke 188. Les Schwab Boom Truck 189. Jenkins High School Marching Band 190. Chewelah Community Float 191. North Central High School Marching Band 192. Connell Community Float 193. Marysville Pilchuck High School Marching Band 194. Marysville Strawberry Festival Float 195. Northwest Christian High School Band 196. Manson Apple Blossom Float 197. Othello High School Band 198. Beyond Pink Spokane 199. Prosser High School Mustang Band 200. Prosser Chamber of Commerce Float 201. Wenatchee High School Marching Band 202. Washington State Apple Blossom Festival Float 203. Ferris High School Band and Drill Team 204. Penticton Peach Festival Float 205. Rough Riders 4x4 206. Alpha Omega 207. Stevens County Fire Protection
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The Lilac Festival Association continues to shape the Spokane landscape for the good. Now in its 79th year, the blossoming of the Festival’s love for the city, love of our youth and love of our military always brings a spring to my step, when I see activities multiply as the Torchlight parade nears on May 20. Living in so many communities, I am enthralled by Spokane, and the Lilac Festival’s hardy volunteers give so much of their time and treasure to honor us, the younger generations, and of course, all branches of the military who keep us safe. When I was Commander at Fairchild, I was fond of saying Spokane was the Air Force Base’s firm foundation and this red, white and blue heart is still beating strong. Looking closely, you can see that patriotic heart has a tinge of lilac to it, the secret of our ongoing success.
BUILDING A CASINO. BUILDING A FUTURE.
Brian Newberry, Executive Director, Leadership Spokane
We at the Spokane Tribe are proud to be an official sponsor of the Lilac Festival Armed Forces Parade. We’re just as proud to be building a casino—and building a future—on our ancestral homelands in the West Plains. Find out more about our commitment to being your community partner at STEPSPOKANE.COM.
STCU TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARDS Sponsored by STCU, the Teacher of the Year Award honors educators who were chosen by Lilac Festival Royalty from the high schools they attend. The recipients are recognized at events held at individual high schools, the Festival’s Spokane Civic Military Luncheon, May 18, are featured on a float in the Festival’s parade and they receive a $250 grant from STCU.
The 2017 Teachers of the Year are: CORY DAVIS Lewis and Clark H.S., named by Princess Ava
DARREN NELSON Mt. Spokane H.S., named by Princess Taylor
EILEEN GILLESPIE Rogers H.S., named by Princess Olivia
ERIK POWELL Ferris H.S., named by Princess Summer
ERIC GROSHOFF West Valley H.S., named by Princess Marissa
JOELLE TRAYNOR Gonzaga Prep, named by Queen August
MELANIE HEACOCK Central Valley H.S., named by Princess Hannah
Congratulations to these teachers who are being recognized for their guidance, encouragement and mentoring of the Festival Royalty members.
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The Lilac Festival has always been one of my favorite Spokane springtime traditions. Being the Queen of this Spokane treasure and representing our city with my Royal Court was one of the greatest honors I could have hoped to receive as a high school senior. In 1996, Global Credit Union was the title sponsor of the Lilac Parade. Later that same year I started my career in Global’s call center. Over the next two decades I continued to learn and grow within our community and while in my position at the credit union, I earned a BA from Eastern Washington University and an MBA from Whitworth. The friends and mentors I made through the Lilac Festival helped shape the person I am today. Thank you to the many volunteers, businesses and citizens who make the Lilac Parade possible each and every year. I am proud to call the Lilac City home.
1996 Lilac Festival Queen Abigail (Palmer) Franklin Global Credit Union VP of Marketing & Strategy
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DOING THE RIGHT THING MATTERS. STOP IN AND SEE US AT ANY OF OUR CONVENIENT SPOKANE AREA OR NORTHERN IDAHO LOCATIONS! The Lilac Festival and Torchlight Parade have been a proud Spokane tradition for nearly 80 years. Each year, thousands of parade goers experience the splendor and hospitality of our city while providing signiďŹ cant impact to our local business economy. Add the scholarship and personal development program for the Lilac Royalty, and you realize what a priceless gem we have in Spokane! Jeff Philipps, President, CEO Lilac Festival Sponsor Rosauers Supermarkets
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For most people in the Spokane area, the Lilac Festival means Royalty and the Armed Forces Torchlight Parade in May. Unseen are the hundreds of hours that go into the oat design and construction and the detail and organization required to put together the parade. It’s also not well known that the Spokane Lilac Festival represents Spokane at numerous festivals throughout the Inland Northwest and cities on the west side of the state. None of this could be done without the hundreds of volunteers involved in these activities. In addition, thousands of dollars and contributed resources have been required to support the Festival over its history of 79 years. In recent times, some communities have discontinued their Festivals because of lack of funds. We must not allow that to happen to our Lilac Festival! It is my hope that Spokane will continue to value and support the Spokane Lilac Festival for many years into the future. Paul Redmond, Past President Lilac Festival, 1979
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Fairwood Retirement Village
Rockwood South Hill
312 West Hastings Road Spokane, WA 99218 509-467-2365
Good Samaritan Society 17121 East 8th Ave Greenacres, WA 99016 509-924-6161
2903 East 25th Ave Spokane, WA 99223 509-536-6650
Sullivan Park Campus of Care 421 South Adams Road Spokane, WA 99216 509-924-5555
Sunshine Health Guardian Angel Homes Facilities 23102 East Mission Ave Liberty Lake, WA 99019 509-893-9300
Pine Ridge Alzheimer’s Care Center 12009 East Mission Ave Spokane, WA 99206 509-924-4388
10410 East 9th Ave Spokane, WA 99206 509-926-3547
Windriver Place 7310 North Pine Rock St. Spokane, WA 99208 509-325-1242
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NAVY WEEK
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concert at Spokane Downtown Library.
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TUESDAY, MAY 16 9 am – 2 pm: “Navy Day� at Spokane
4(523$!9 -!9 11 am – 12 pm: Navy band brass quintet concert
MONDAY, MAY 15 11 am – Noon: Navy band woodwind and clarinet trio concert at Spokane South Hill Library.
4 – 5 pm: Navy band woodwind and clarinet trio
Community College’s “Spring Fling.� s #OME VISIT %XPLOSIVE /RDINANCE $ISPOSAL 4ECHNICIANS WITH THEIR BOMB DIFFUSING ROBOTS 533 #ONSTITUTION 3AILORS DECKED OUT IN THEIR PERIOD UNIFORMS 533 7ASHINGTON 3AILORS TALKING ABOUT THE .AVY S NEWEST 6IRGINIA CLASS SUBMARINE AND LIFE UNDER THE SEAS A STATIC DISPLAY OF OUR .AVY S LARGEST HELICOPTER A #( h3UPER 3TALLION v AND A .AVY "AND POP MUSIC GROUP PERFORMANCE BY .AVY "AND .ORTHWEST
Noon – 1pm: Navy band brass quintet concert at Mobius Science Center.
at The Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture
11 am – 2 pm: “Navy Day� at West Valley High School s #OME VISIT %XPLOSIVE /RDINANCE $ISPOSAL 4ECHNICIANS WITH THEIR BOMB DIFFUSING ROBOTS 533 #ONSTITUTION 3AILORS DECKED OUT IN THEIR PERIOD UNIFORMS 533 7ASHINGTON 3AILORS TALKING ABOUT THE .AVY S NEWEST 6IRGINIA CLASS SUBMARINE AND LIFE UNDER THE SEAS A STATIC DISPLAY OF OUR .AVY S LARGEST HELICOPTER A #( h3UPER 3TALLION v AND A .AVY "AND PERFORMANCE BY .AVY "AND .ORTHWEST
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12 – 1 pm: Navy band pop music group outdoor concert at Spokane Tribal Gathering Place n PM Navy band clarinet trio concert at River Park Square n PM .AVY BAND BRASS QUINTET CONCERT AT 3POKANE 6ETERANS (OME 3!452$!9 -!9 n PM .AVY BRASS BAND CONCERT AT THE ,ILAC &ESTIVAL #AR 3HOW
4 – 5 pm: Navy band woodwind and clarinet trio concert at Hillyard Library.
n PM Block party with the Navy at West Valley High School
7:45: ,ILAC &ESTIVAL 4ORCHLIGHT 0ARADE
WEDNESDAY, MAY 17 7 – 9 pm: “Navy Night� at the INB
s %NJOY A FREE COMMUNITY SPAGHETTI DINNER WITH 3AILORS A SHOWCASE OF SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND .AVY STATIC DISPLAY MATERIALS
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