“Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened.”
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Dr. Seuss
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2018 Royal Court at the St. Patrick's Parade
Photo Courtesy of Hawkinson Photography
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Join Us for the 2019
St. Patrick's Parade
This Saturday, March 16th
Noon
Downtown Spokane
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2019 Parade
Participant Application
Deadline Tomorrow
March 15th
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2018 Armed Forces Torchlight Parade Participants
Photos by Hawkinson Photography
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Lilac Festival Event Tickets On Sale Now!
Early Bird Prices End Tomorrow, 3/15!
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A reminder that all tickets for our Festival Events are now on sale! The Gala and Farewell Breakfast have Early Bird Specials going that will expire tomorrow, March 15th. So make sure you get your tickets early!
Tickets Available for:
- Lilac City's Got Talent Show (March 27th - 6:30pm)
- Royal Tea Party (April 28th - 10am & 2pm)
- Lilac and Team Fairchild Armed Forces Appreciation Golf Tournament (May 4th - 7:30am)
- Let Freedom Ring Breakfast (May 16th - 7:30am)
- Queens Luncheon (May 17th - 11:30am)
- Spokane Lilac Festival Gala (May 17th - 5:30pm) EARLY BIRD ENDS 3/15
- Farewell Breakfast (May 19th - 8:30am) EARLY BIRD ENDS 3/15
- Festival Hospitality Package - For Lilac Members and Visiting Festivals EARLY BIRD ENDS 3/15
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2019 Royal Court
From Left:
Princess Makayla (North Central), Queen Madison (Cheney), Princess Brooke (Central Valley), Princess Sydney (Mead), Princess Maggie (Freeman), Princess Grace (The Oaks), Princess Lilian (Liberty)
Photo Courtesy of Hawkinson Photography
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Our Court sure has been busy since Coronation! Queen Madison wasted no time with her first media interviews with The Spokesman-Review, live with KHQ on their morning show and with the online blog, 'Untapped Cheney'.
The entire Court enjoyed a fun weekend at President Kristy's home for a Royal retreat this past weekend. There were team building events, ice breaker games, snow shoeing and LOTS of fun and food! Chaperones and the Co-VP's of Royalty also joined in on the fun and were able to get to know our Court members even more. This is such an amazing group of young women, they work very well together and are going to be amazing ambassadors for the Lilac City.
This week, the Court met with our fantastic sponsor, Fred Meyer, to pick out more of their Royal wardrobe. They had a blast trying on all different types of outfits. We are so fortunate to have a partner in Fred Meyer who continues to support the Festival, help our Royal Court look fabulous, and contribute to the Royalty Scholarship fund!
The Court also made a stop to say 'hi' and have dinner with the Directors at the March Directors' Meeting at Round Table Pizza. Our Directors have enjoyed the various opportunities allowing them to spend time with the Court so far this year.
It is another very busy weekend for our 7 Royalty Court members. Tomorrow, Friday, they have the honor of celebrating St. Patrick's Day with the residents at Spokane's Veterans Home. Then on Saturday, they have their first official parade! For those of you in town, we hope you can join us and cheer on our Court at the St. Patrick's Parade at Noon in Downtown Spokane. The parade is hosted by The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick. After the Parade, the ladies head over to the the Float Barn to visit and, with their parents, provide lunch for our Float Toads. This is a great opportunity for the Court to see all that goes in to building not only this year's float but the other floats we use throughout the year.
As we get closer to Festival Week, our Royal Court has plenty of trainings, community service projects and appearances keeping them busy. If you see any of our Court members, Chaperones or Co-VP's of Royalty, give them a big pat on the back and words of encouragement. They are doing a great job!
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First Row Left:
The 2019 Court enjoy some relaxing time at the retreat alongside chaperones and the Co-VP's of Royalty.
First Row Right:
The girls worked hard all weekend to make sure they determine what it will take to be a team all year long.
Second Row Left:
The Court make the trek back up to President Kristy's house after an afternoon of snow shoeing.
Second Row Right:
Princess Brooke down! We promise, they helped her up shortly after this picture was taken.
Third Row Left:
The 2019 Court was so excited to do some shopping thanks to our wonderful sponsor, Fred Meyer!
Third Row Right:
The girls pose with Cheryl Bechtel and Katie Olsen of Fred Meyer who helped make the day so special for our Court.
Bottom Row Left:
The Court members paid a visit to the March Directors meeting and shared what they are most excited for during their time as Court member.
Bottom Row Right:
The Lilac Directors and Royalty hard at work to make sure the 81st Annual Lilac Festival goes off without a hitch!
Photos Courtesy of Hawkinson Photography, Clare Patton, Cecelia Stephens and Christy Snow
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TICKETS ON SALE FOR OUR
2nd Annual
"Lilac City's Got Talent" Show
Wednesday, March 27th
6:30 pm
The Bing Theater
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Our 2nd Annual "Lilac City's Got Talent" Show is going to be a great one! We have 16 finalists this year! There is so much amazing talent in our city and we can not wait to show it off!
Congratulations to our Finalists!
- Bellamie Sy - (U-High) Singing
- Bowe Rojas - (Liberty) Guitar Solo
- Deanna Dwyer & Brennah Schmelzer - (Lewis & Clark) Dance
- Emily Reidt - (Lewis & Clark) Singing
- Jackee Smith - (Rogers) Monologue
- Spilt Milk - (Mt. Spokane) Rock Band
- Lauren Fay - (G Prep) Singing
- Maddie Burgess - (The Oaks) Singing
- Miranda Field - (Liberty) Singing
- Nathan Meighan - (Lewis & Clark) Viola
- Olivia McCollum - (Lewis & Clark) Singing
- Reanna Guerrero - (North Central) Tap Dancing
- Regan Carnell - (Shadle Park) Singing
- Riezalyn Anne Reyes - (North Central) Singing
- Spencer Hawkins - (U-High) Slam Poetry
- William John Symmes - (G Prep) Guitar Solo
Make sure to check out our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter platforms in the coming days as we spotlight each finalist.
The big show is on Wednesday, March 27th at The Bing Theater and we hope to see you there! Tickets are on sale now through Tickets West.
Adults $15 | Military & Students $10
A BIG thank you to BECU, for continuing to support not only the Spokane Lilac Festival but helping us "Empower Our Youth."
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2019 Royal Tea Party
Tickets On Sale
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Photo Courtesy of Hawkinson Photography
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Sunday, April 28th
Historic Davenport Hotel
10am & 2pm
Tickets for our 2019 Royal Tea Parties are on sale now and the deadline is fast approaching! We have two tea times, 10am & 2pm, click below for more information and to purchase tickets.
Deadline to purchase tickets is Saturday, April 13th!
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CALLING ALL ARTISTS!
Now Accepting Entries for the
2019 Lilac Festival Juried Art Show & Competition
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2019 Lilac Legacy Art
"Lilac Profusion"
Lindsey Hope Johnstone
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Become our 2020 Lilac Legacy Artist! For Prospectus and Entry form, click the link below.
All entries are due by Friday, April 19, 2019 and the show will be on Monday, May 13th of Festival week.
More details on the event coming soon.
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Have you ever noticed those funny little pictures at the end of Lilac Weekly each week? What do we mean by follow us?
We are so fortunate to have two amazing interns from Eastern Washington University who have been hard at work elevating the Spokane Lilac Festival's social media presence.
If you have an account with any of the below social media platforms but aren't following us already, you are missing out! We share a lot of behind the scenes and exclusive announcements through our social media posts, so join us!
And if you need any help with getting 'online,' our Assistant Office Manager, Christy, would love to help you out. Just give her a call or come on in to the office for an in person tutorial!
Where can you find us?
Facebook
- search for Spokane Lilac Festival or:
@spknlilacfestival
Instagram
- search for Spokane Lilac Festival or:
@spokanelilacs1938
Twitter
- @spknlilacfest38
Snapchat
- @spkanelilacfest
LinkedIn
- search for Spokane Lilac Festival
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The Spokane Lilac Festival wishes our friends with birthdays in March & April
a Happy Birthday!
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March:
- Shelley Sholl 3/1
- Jenifer Eberle 3/2
- Neesha Wright 3/3
- 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 Ernst 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
- Mike Noyes 4/30
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March
- Thursday, March 14th - Float Work Day, 6pm-9pm, Float Barn
- Saturday, March 16th - St. Patrick's Parade, 10am, Downtown Spokane
- Saturday, March 16th - Float Work Day, 10am-4pm, Float Barn
- Thursday, March 21st - Parade Krewe Meeting, 5:30pm, Longhorn BBQ Airway Heights
- Thursday, March 21st - Float Work Day, 6pm-9pm, Float Barn
- Saturday, March 23rd - Float Work Day, 10am-4pm, Float Barn
- Monday, March 25th - Finance Committee Meeting, 5:30pm, Lilac Office
- Tuesday, March 26th - Executive Committee Meeting, 6pm, Lilac Office
- Wednesday, March 27th - 2nd Annual "Lilac City's Got Talent" Show, 6:30pm, The Bing Theater | Click Here for More Info & Tickets
- Thursday, March 28th - Float Work Day, 6pm-9pm, Float Barn
- Saturday, March 30th - KHQ Telethon, 7am-10am, KHQ TV
- Saturday, March 30th - Float Work Day, 10am-4pm, Float Barn
April:
- Monday, April 1st - Hosting Committee Meeting, 5:30pm RTP, 6pm Hosting, Lilac Office
- Tuesday, April 2nd - Royalty Committee Meeting, 5:30pm, Lilac Office
- Thursday, April 4th - Parade Krewe Meeting, 5:30pm, Longhorn BBQ Airway Heights
- Thursday, April 4th - Float Work Day, 6pm-9pm, Float Barn
- Saturday, April 6th - Float Work Day, 6pm-9pm, Float Barn
- Tuesday, April 9th - Directors Meeting, 5:30pm, Location TBD
- Thursday, April 11th - Float Work Day, 6pm-9pm, Float Barn
- Saturday, April 13th - Float Work Day, 6pm-9pm, Float Barn
- Thursday, April 184th - Parade Krewe Meeting, 5:30pm, Longhorn BBQ Airway Heights
- Thursday, April 18th - Float Work Day, 6pm-9pm, Float Barn
- Saturday, April 20th - Float Work Day, 6pm-9pm, Float Barn
- Monday, April 22nd - Finance Committee Meeting, 5:30pm, Lilac Office
- Tuesday, April 23rd - Executive Committee Meeting, 6pm, Lilac Office
- Thursday, April 4th - Parade Krewe Meeting, 5:30pm, Longhorn BBQ Airway Heights
- Thursday, April 4th - Float Work Day, 6pm-9pm, Float Barn
- Saturday, April 27th - Associated Garden Club Plant Sale, Manito Park
- Saturday, April 20th - Float Work Day, 6pm-9pm, Float Barn
- Sunday, April 28th - Royal Tea Parties, 10am & 2pm, Historic Davenport Hotel, Grand Pennington Ballroom | Click Here for Tickets
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Spokane Lilac Festival
3021 S. Regal, Suite 105
Spokane, WA 99223
509.535.4554
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