The Spokane Lilac Festival |
"If you're not in the parade, you watch the parade. That's life."
~ Mike Ditka
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2022 President Alan Hart
Photo Courtesy of Hawkinson Photography
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It was a busy October and an even busier November. On October 23rd and 24th we moved our float barn from its former home just off Division Street to a new location at Pines Cemetery. Twenty plus years in one spot builds many memories that are hard to give up, but we hope we will find a new home very soon to find new memories and keep building our great floats. Thanks to Larson Demolition for being such a steadfast supporter over many years and a special thank you to Fairmount Memorial that donated our new location.
We are just 19 days from the Destination Spokane Holiday Parade! In partnership with Riverfront Square, the Lilac Festival is bringing Santa back to Spokane and kicking off the 2021 holiday shopping season. The parade starts at 3:30 pm followed by Santa's entrance to Riverfront Mall at 5:00 pm and fireworks at 6:00 pm donated by Rocketman Pyros. It should be a great night and we look forward to seeing you there.
Finally, a thank you to our veterans as we honor you on November 11th. As former military myself, and the grandson of two World War II veterans, I appreciate all those who have served to protect our nation's freedoms. Please join me on Veterans Day in thanking our nation's heroes for their service.
Alan Hart
2022 President
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2021 'Destination Spokane'
Holiday Parade
Saturday, November 20th, 3:30pm
Downtown Spokane
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Just TWO WEEKS AWAY! We all are looking forward to the times we can all come together and celebrate the return of Spokane events and supporting local businesses and our wonderful community!
Join us on Saturday, November 20th at 3:30pm in the streets of Downtown Spokane for the first ever holiday parade! Our Parade Krewe and multiple Spokane organizations have been working hard to put together a day of fun, holiday celebration and community. We're preparing for whatever Mother Nature has in store for us as well as working close with Spokane Regional Health District and their guidance.
We hope to see you either in the Parade or on the streets waving and cheering everyone on!
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Limited Edition Holiday Pins
On Sale Now!!
Our one-of-a-kind, limited edition pins are selling fast! Get yours today at either our office, online or at many Spokane businesses. Only $5!
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Tickets on Sale Now!
Registration Deadline Dec. 6th
Let's keep the holiday celebrations going! Our Hosting Committee is busy organizing a wonderful Holiday brunch to not only celebrate the season but also our community! Below are just a few special guests and events that will be happening. Click the link below for more info and tickets. We hope you can join us!
Raffle Basket Items Needed! We are looking for raffle basket items of all kinds. Local restaurant, business, event gift cards/tickets. Themed baskets (cooking, holiday, outdoors, etc.). Email our office if you have items to donate.
"Home for the Holidays" Lilac Holiday Bruncheon
Photos with Santa
(includes free downloads)
Performance by Ferris High School's Canterbury Belles
Raffle and Door Prizes
Toys for Tots Donation Station
Exclusive Reveal of our 2022 Spokane Lilac Festival Theme!
& Much More!
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2021 Royalty Candidates
Photo Courtesy of Hawkinson Photography
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It's that time of year again where we start the process of finding our 2022 Royal Candidates & Court! Our Royalty Committee is buttoning up final touches on the forms, orientation video and working with Spokane County high school coordinators to start the recruitment process of finding the best of the best of our high school senior young women to represent both the Lilac Festival and Lilac City!
If you know of any high school senior women that would be interested or a great fit for our Royalty Scholarship program, send them to our website for more information and encourage them to talk with their school's Lilac coordinator.
Every year we are blown away with the young leadership that we see in all of our Royal Candidates and we can not wait to meet our 2022 participants!
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Welcome to DoubleTree and Prodigy Arrow to our family of Lilac Festival Partners!
Both businesses stepped up to make our simultaneously on-line and in-person Directors meetings possible this year. In addition, the businesses are sponsoring our Queen's Luncheon and President's Gala this coming May.
It's great to work with both of these community oriented companies.
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2021 'Color Me Lilac'
Coloring Contest
Winners Coming Soon!
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We have received many entries for our Holiday Color Me Lilac Coloring Contest!
Our Directors will be picking a winner this week!
The Grand Prize Winner will ride in the 2021 'Destination Spokane' Holiday Parade on November 20th at 3:30pm in Downtown Spokane!
Entries can be viewed at River Park Square from November 18th - December 13th on the 2nd Floor.
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The Spokane Lilac Festival wishes our friends with birthdays in November and December a Happy Birthday!
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November:
- Gary Bumgarner 11/3
- Christy Snow 11/4
- Cecelia Stephens 11/5
- Dennis Borton 11/6
- Mary Cressey 11/6
- Elisabeth Hooker 11/6
- Alan Hart 11/17
- Bev Stenson 11/21
- Leanne Brown 11/29
December:
- Catherine Tunstall 12/1
- Kristy Hamby 12/3
- Jamie Dedmon 12/6
- Hal Patton 12/7
- Christine Leva 12/8
- Margeaux Fox 12/21
- Jack Aronson 12/25
- Carly Cortright 12/27
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November:
- Monday, November 1st - Hosting Committee Meeting, 6pm via Zoom and Lilac Office
- Thursday, November 4th - Parade Krewe Meeting, 6pm, Airway Heights Longhorn BBQ
- Monday, November 8th - Inland NW Festival Committee Meeting, 6pm, Lilac Office & Zoom
- Tuesday, November 9th - Directors Meeting, 6pm, DoubleTree Downtown & Zoom
- Thursday, November 11th - Veterans Day, Office Closed
- Thursday, November 11th - Parade Krewe Meeting, 6pm, Airway Heights Longhorn BBQ
- Thursday, November 11th - Art Show Physical Art Due to Lilac Office
- Monday, November 15th - Finance Committee Meeting, 6pm, Lilac Office
- Tuesday, November 16th - Lilac Legacy Art Show, 6-8pm, Nectar Catering & Events (120 N. Stevens)
- Thursday, November 18th - Parade Krewe Meeting, 6pm, Valley Longhorn BBQ
- Saturday, November 20th - 'Destination Spokane' Holiday Parade, Downtown Spokane, 3:30pm
- Monday, November 22nd - Royalty Candidate Q&A, 6pm, Zoom
- Tuesday, November 23rd - Executive Committee Meeting, 6pm, Lilac Office & Zoom
- Thursday & Friday, November 25 & 26th - Office Closed
December:
- Wednesday, December 1st - Royalty Candidate Q&A, 6pm, Zoom
- Monday, December 6th - Hosting Committee Meeting, 6pm via Zoom and Lilac Office
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Saturday, December 11th - Lilac Holiday Bruncheon, 10am, Historic Davenport Hotel | Click Here for More Info & Tickets
- Monday, December 13th - Community Partnerships Committee, 6pm, Lilac Office
- Tuesday, December 14th - Directors Meeting, 6pm (IF NEEDED)
- Wednesday, December 15th - NEW Directors Q2 Meeting, 6pm, Zoom & In-Person
- Friday, December 17th - Royalty Candidate Packets Due, 5pm, Lilac Office
- Monday, December 20th - Finance Committee Meeting, 6pm, Lilac Office
- Tuesday, December 28th - Executive Committee Meeting, 6pm, Lilac Office & Zoom
- Monday, December 20th thru Friday, December 31st - Lilac Office Closed
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Spokane Lilac Festival
3021 S. Regal, Suite 105
Spokane, WA 99223
509.535.4554
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