"Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'!"
~Audrey Hepburn
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2018 Lilac Festival "Swing Into Spokane" Royal Court
Top Picture, From Left:
2018 President Nancy Cole, Princess Sophie, Princess Hayden, Princess Kennedy, Queen Halle, Princess Marley, Princess Grace and Princess Samantha
Bottom Picture:
2018 Queen Halle is given her Royal Robe by President Nancy and VP Royalty Kim Johnson
Photos Courtesy of Hawkinson Photography
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Congratulations Queen Halle
& The Entire 2018 Royal Court
Wow, what a night! Those who joined us at West Valley High School last Sunday for the 2018 Queen and Court Coronation, were treated to a wonderful display of community, ambition, intelligence and beauty. All 7 Royalty Court members did an amazing job representing the Lilac City and it's Festival.
It was a busy weekend for the young ladies, starting on Thursday at Family Night. Here, they were able to rehearse their prepared speeches as well as answer warm-up and impromptu questions. On Saturday, they spent the day speaking one on one with the 5 Coronation judges as well as getting some bonding time in with each other. Sunday got off to an early start with brunch at VP Community & Military, Kristy Hamby's home in Airway Heights. Along with President Nancy Cole, VP Royalty, Kim Johnson, chaperones and Kristy, they were able to enjoy some quiet time to reflect on the past several weeks and relax before Coronation.
Later in the afternoon, it was time for the Princesses to really shine in front of a large crowd of Lilac Festival members, friends, family, and many more from all around our community. After the amazing speeches by these future leaders and hearing a wonderful farewell from our 2017 Court, it was time to award scholarships and crown the Queen! In the end, Halle from North Central High School, was crowned the 2018 Lilac Festival Queen. One thing is for sure, Spokane is very lucky to have 7 amazing young women that will soon become exceptional leaders in our region.
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Top Left:
The Court was treated to Brunch and a few surprises at VP Community & Military Kristy Hamby's home with President Nancy.
Top Right:
After arriving at West Valley High School, the Princesses were surprised with their Coronation Stage Decorations (in loving memory of George Meier).
Middle Left:
The 7 Court Members listen to our MC, Elisabeth Hooker (not pictured).
Middle Right:
As the judges made their final decision, the girls were treated to another surprise, their beautiful gowns!
Bottom Left:
The 2017 and 2018 Lilac Festival Royal Courts with MC, and 1999 Princess, Elisabeth Hooker (bottom center)
Bottom Right:
The newly crowned court caught a much deserved nap.
Photos Courtesy of Hawkinson Photography
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2018 Photo by Hawkinson Photography
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Royal Tea Party Tickets On Sale
The 2018 Royal Tea Parties are quickly approaching and we look forward to seeing you there! This is a wonderful opportunity for local “Lilac Princess’ in Waiting” to meet our Royalty court, learn proper “tea” etiquette and participate in a raffle to earn a spot on the Lilac float during the Jr. Lilac Parade. Click on one of the Tea Times below to purchase your tickets. All tickets are online and must be purchased by Friday, April 13th.
2018 Royal Tea Parties
Sunday, April 22nd 10am & 2pm
Historic Davenport Hotel
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2018 "Lilac City's Got Talent!"
Spokane Lilac Festival and BECU are proud to present our Inaugural “Lilac City’s Got Talent!” Show! Highlighting the amazing talent of High School Seniors around Spokane County.
2018 President, Nancy Cole, has been working with the Leadership Class at Ferris High School and their amazing teacher Karissa Jacobson to organize and put this event for the past several months. With part of our mission statement reading: “Empower Our Youth," each year the Festival will work with a different area High School Leadership Class to plan and execute this event. The students will finish feeling empowered by their new abilities to project plan and the Lilac Festival will donate $500 to their program for their help. Win win!
Area High School Seniors will be submitting applications and audition videos until April 3rd. From there, SLFA and the FHS Leadership team will pick 10 finalists who will then compete at the live show on Tuesday evening, May 15th, at the Ferris High School auditorium. The top 3 winners will win prize money and all ticket sales will be split between the Lilac Festival Royal Scholarship Program and the Washington State Fallen Heroes Project.
We hope you will join us for what we anticipate to be an amazing opportunity to see some of our Regions most talented young adults as well as help two great programs. For more show information and how to purchase tickets, click the button below.
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Attention Volunteers & Directors of SLFA
We need your help! We are seeking volunteers to help "stuff bags" for our little princesses. We will be meeting
this
Saturday, March 10th at Wandermere Golf Course at 10am
. Lunch will be provided. If you are interested in helping out, please contact
Karen Montague
or our office team 509.535.4554.
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The Spokane Lilac Festival wishes our friends with birthdays in March &
April a Happy Birthday!
March:
- Shelly Scholl 3/1
- Jenifer Eberle 3/2
- Joan Petow 3/5
- Mike Cressey 3/7
- Russ Brown 3/14
- Flo Wood 3/20
- Joan Frank 3/25
- Roberta Greene 3/29
April:
- Toni Enst 4/2
- Marilyn Thordarson 4/8
- Mary Jo Kane 4/12
- Georgeanne Nichols 4/23
- Mike Moore 4/27
- John Cocks 4/29
- Karen Montague 4/30
- Michael Noyes 4/30
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March:
- Thursday, March 8th - Parade Krewe Meeting, 5:30 - Longhorn BBQ-Airway Heights
- Saturday, March 10th - Royal Tea Party "Bag Stuffing Party", 10:00am - Wandermere Golf Course - RSVP to Karen Montague
- Saturday, March 10th - Float Work Day, 10am-4pm - Float Barn
- Tuesday, March 13th - Directors Meeting, 6:00pm - Hillyard Library
- Wednesday, March 14th - Float Work Day, 6pm-9pm - Float Barn
- Saturday, March 17th - St. Patrick's Parade, 10:00am - Downtown Spokane
- Wednesday, March 21st - Float Work Day, 6pm-9pm - Float Barn
- Thursday, March 22nd - Parade Krewe Meeting, 5:30 - Longhorn BBQ-Airway Heights
- Saturday, March 24th - Float Work Day, 6pm-9pm - Float Barn
- Tuesday, March 27th - Executive Committee Meeting, 6:00pm - SLFA Office
- Wednesday, March 28th - Float Work Day, 6pm-9pm - Float Barn
- Saturday, March 31st - Float Work Day, 6pm-9pm - Float Barn
April:
- Tuesday, April 2nd - RTP/Hosting Committee Meeting, 5:30pm - SLFA Office
- Wednesday, April 4th - Float Work Day, 6pm-9pm - Float Barn
- Thursday, April 5th - Parade Krewe Meeting, 5:30 - Longhorn BBQ-Airway Heights
- Saturday, April 7th - Float Work Day, 10am-4pm - Float Barn
- Tuesday, April 10th - Directors Meeting, 5:30pm - Round Table Pizza-South Hill (4510 S Regal St.)
- Wednesday, April 11th - Float Work Day, 6pm-9pm - Float Barn
- Thursday, April 12th - Parade Krewe Meeting, 5:30 - Longhorn BBQ-Airway Heights
- Saturday, April 14th - Float Work Day, 10am-4pm - Float Barn
- Wednesday, April 18th - Float Work Day, 6pm-9pm - Float Barn
- Thursday, April 19th - Parade Krewe Meeting, 5:30 - Longhorn BBQ-Airway Heights
- Saturday, April 21st - Float Work Day, 10am-4pm - Float Barn
- Sunday, April 22nd - Royal Tea Parties, 10am & 2pm - Historic Davenport Hotel Click for Tickets
- Tuesday, April 24th - Executive Committee Meeting, 6:00pm - SLFA Office
- Wednesday, April 25th - Float Work Day, 6pm-9pm - Float Barn
- Thursday, April 26th - Parade Krewe Meeting, 5:30 - Longhorn BBQ-Airway Heights
- Saturday, April 28th - Float Work Day, 10am-4pm - Float Barn
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Spokane Lilac Festival
3021 S. Regal, Suite 105
Spokane, WA 99223
509.535.4554
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