Honors the Thornton Creek Bandz of Tribal Peoples. Of special note is James Halliday present with us, a direct descendant of longhouse peoples of Lake City, Sammamish, Ravenna and University of Washington regions. James and his family grew up in this area. Leading the unit is Puyallup Tribe’s Medicine Creek Riders representing Veterans. Some of the over 360 Tribal individuals living in greater Seattle are seen in traditional and contemporary regalia dress with Yakama, Lakota, Blackfeet, Arapaho, and other Peoples. A welcoming spirit is held by everyone. Strengthening cultural awareness, increasing an equitable presence, deepening understanding and respect, while bridging relationships are part of Indigenous life ways. Important is healing of our sacred lands, waters, forests, and all living beings. In Honor Our Hands are Up to Thornton Creek Bandz of Lake City and All Our Relations!
older adults in the community by connecting people (age 55 and up) to free and low-cost programs and services in Northeast Seattle. We are a fun group who value health and fitness, music, arts and crafts, good food (and food security), continued education, and civic engagement. Stop by our new location at Lamb of God Church on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays to learn more about our activities and build new community connections!
This local nonprofit works to keep food on the table and a roof overhead for our neighbors by operating two food banks in Lake City and Bitter Lake and a financial housing assistance program. Visit their website to learn more about their services or how to get involved at northhelpline.org
and young adult group from Seattle, Washington. They were established in 2012 by their teacher Lauren Robles. Their group has a total of 45 dancers ranging from ages 5-21. Their mission is to share their love of dance and traditions with each performance.
we work every day to embrace innovations in senior care, build trust with fairness and humility, and empower a culture of open-mindedness and clear communication.
a beautiful, sustainable, and just future! Join 350 Seattle and Climate Action Families, with the power of the sun, wind, and waves, and our ever growing and thriving community of changemakers! Dance and play with us today, and help green our city's biggest buildings, providing great jobs, life-saving cooling for homes & workplaces across Seattle & tackling the fastest- growing source of Seattle's climate pollution. We need a Green New Deal future! Go electric by 2030!"
were able to visit the legends of old. Caddy the sea monster roaming the Pacific coast; Agropelter, who hides in the deep forest tree hollows; Willatuk, the Sea Serpent of the Puget Sound; and the shadow in the lush green forests - Sasquatch! All legends, whether from someone’s imagination, passed through folk lore, or have been witnessed yourself, need protecting! Come join the 2023 Fathoms O’ Fun Festival Royalty court in Port Orchard, on the Last Saturday in June, as we rediscover and defend our LEGENDS AROUND THE SOUND.
Epitome Entertainment Drill and Drum Team, colors Green, Black and Gold... We are located in Kent Wa, and we are proud to be apart of the Parades of 2023. "EFE" was founded by Head Coach, Daquan Cornish, Head Instructor, Katia Jimerson and Coordinated by Dennis Jimerson. Our leaders are Captain: Jazzmin Barrett and Co-Captain Chrishawn Green This will be our first year participating. We drill, step, dance, and drum. Our Mission is to enhance the physical, emotional and intellectual well-being of our members, through leadership, teamwork, high spirits and increase motivation to achieve in school. We strive to stabilize youth mental and keep them of the streets. So we highly model appropriate behaviors every day of our lives. Watch us move in these parade streets, while stumping our feet to that fast pacing high sounding drumming beat! Thank you.
founded in 1906 and offers a top education to students from Preschool through 8th Grade! The school instills confidence, a sense of community, and academic mastery in all of its students with a personalized learning, small-classroom approach. Learn how Concordia has been successfully producing community leaders for over 115 years by scheduling a tour at ConcordiaSeattle.com!
in the late 1800's traveling across the Hawaiian Islands celebrating the Hawaiian cultures. Each rider representing one of the 8 islands of Hawaii, dressed in colors specific to the island adorned with island flowers and beauty from head to toe spreading Aloha along the way. Pa'u traditions started here in Washington a little over 20 years ago by a former Queen of the Hawaiian Islands, Cyndi Pa, a native of Oahu and owner of Colors of Hawaii.
of Eagles is an international non-profit organization, founded here in Seattle in 1898, we just celebrated our 125th anniversary. We are a social club that raises money for charities. Aerie #1 (pronounced AIR-ee) has been located in Maple Leaf since 2009. Both men and women are welcome to join. Come visit us at 8201 Lake City Way and see what we're all about.
Drill & Dance Ensemble was formed in June 2011 by Sherieka Trotter. This Organization is sponsored by the City of Seattle Seattle Parks and Recreation, Handtastic Massage LLC, and Rainier Health and Fitness. We strive to Give youth and their families a positive way to grow and interact with their community through performing, mentoring, and community service. Performances consist of high energy jazz/hip hop dance, college style step, and acrobatics. Royalty esteems to provide youth with the opportunity to develop physically and mentally as they work together as a team, keeping sight of their mission to demonstrate excellence in the areas of performing arts. Members who participate come from different schools, backgrounds, families, and more, together form the “Royal Family” and range in age from 4-18 years old. [Team Colors: Purple, Turquoise, Silver and Black] Address: 7722 Rainier Ave South (Rainier Health & Fitness) Seattle WA 98118 Email: [email protected] Site http://www.daughtersofroyaltydrillteam.com Face book: https://www.facebook.com/royaltydrill Registration : https://www.gomotionapp.com/team/wardde/page/home TikTok : Director: Sherieka Trotter [email protected] 206-504-8748 Team Leaders(s) Serenity, Miracle Total members 20
food truck that just opened this year in Lake City. Make sure you try there delicious burgers and crispy fries! They are open daily for lunch through late night. Stop by before August 15th and mention today's event for a Lake City Seafair Parade exclusive special, $10 burger, fries and a drink!
Step Team who has been teaching kids about leadership, discipline, and harmony through their step and drill teams since 2000. Featured in a LIZZO video about sisterhood and Nationally ranked, The Northside Step Team is a team that performs a unique dance art form that originated in Africa. Stepping is a form of percussive dance in which the participants' entire body is used as an instrument to produce complex rhythms and sounds through a mixture of footsteps, spoken works and hand claps. The purpose of our is to create an atmosphere of unity and diversification through stepping and group creativity. The group’s primary responsibility is to entertain, give back through community service projects, develop a sense of pride, gain leadership skills, and develop a camaraderie between their teammates.
Mermaids. They care deeply for our environment and fellow aquatic creatures, they hail from all kinds of colorful backgrounds and places, and they have so many talents in arts and music to share with everyone. You can book the pod for splashing fun and entertainment!
is the premier lucha libre troupe in the Pacific Northwest. Come watch Volcanica put on a free Lucha Libre show in Lake City in front of the Lake City Jaliscos Mexican restaurant on 31st Ave NE on Sunday, August 20th at 3pm!! Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Seattle Northeast
can be seen wearing their familiar turquoise, gold, and black in many parades and competitions around the Puget Sound each year. The team is proud to celebrate their 62nd year, continuing to demonstrate their reputation of innovative marching, inclusion, and good sportsmanship. The Ballard Eagles Drill Team is a great place for youth to enhance their skills of teamwork, self-discipline, confidence, friendship, acceptance, and dedication. The Ballard Eagles are proud to announce that they are the current 2023 Washington State Eagles Drill Team Champions!! The team is led today by Captain Aislynn Dodge.
to break down barriers by connecting people of all abilities, religions, races, political persuasions, and economic backgrounds through dance. Every year on the Saturday before Halloween, The Seattle Thrillers are synchronized with Thriller groups around the world to perform at the same time. This year their event will take place October 28th in Queen Anne. Join their dance group and perform with them or invite them to perform at your event for a donation to their nonprofit! For more information, visit SeattleThrillers.org, SeattleThrillers.com, and they are on Facebook.
City Marching Band was founded in 1998 to bring visibility and pride to the LGBTQIA+ community in Seattle. As part of Rainbow City Performing Arts along with SpinOUT Color Guard, they have performances 12 months of the year and over 150 active members encompassing all identities and abilities. Visit rainbowcity.org to learn more about their mission of social justice through music.
athletic junior roller derby sports league, open to all genders. We practice at Southgate Roller Rink in West Seattle/White Center from Oct - May. We have many fun home bouts and activities all year long.
Diamonds Award Winning Drill Team & Drumline was formed in 2010 for ages 5 to 19 years old. Our mission is to provide a safe, stable, and healthy environment that promotes a positive, team building atmosphere, thereby, teaching our youth respect for themselves and others, fostering professionalism, giving back to the community and celebrating our achievements. “All We Do Is Shine!”
Diamonds Award Winning Drill Team & Drumline was formed in 2010 for ages 5 to 19 years old. Our mission is to provide a safe, stable, and healthy environment that promotes a positive, team building atmosphere, thereby, teaching our youth respect for themselves and others, fostering professionalism, giving back to the community and celebrating our achievements. “All We Do Is Shine!”
of Seattle, 10th cavalry, D company, are a Non profit organization. Dedicated to preserving American history, teaching outdoor skills, and conducting Equine based activities. They represent the men that proudly served in the 9th and 10th cavalry units while making major contributions to the settlement of the American West. The Buffalo Soldiers of Seattle provide the highest quality programs benefiting all residents in the Pacific Northwest and surrounding areas. We educate through hosting camps, bi-weekly cadet educational forums, and many appearances at schools, museums, parades, rodeos and festivals all around the nation throughout the year. Our goal is to empower men, women and children with knowledgeable education of our past, to make our present substantial, to better determine our future. Visit us at Buffalo Soldiers of Seattle.com to learn more about our organization.
integral part of the communities we serve. We are committed to safety, customer service, and have genuine, caring attitudes for children. We are your friends, family and neighbors.
in 1991 in their Red and Black western Style uniforms. The team is Sponsored by the Snohomish Eagles and The Lake City Western Vigilantes. The girls range in age from 8 to 20. The Gunslingers are lead today by Captain Elizabeth Zavala, 1st Lt. Jocie and 2nd Lt. Izzy Estes
Vigilantes “RAISING MONEY FOR KIDS” since 1946. They help various youth organizations across Washington. So when you see them on the parade route, grab yourself a pin and help support our youth of today.
MISSION to bring our excitement for the power of dance & fitness to everyBODY. Our classes will not only ignite your passion for fitness, dance and community, they'll inspire, empower and fuel you in your every day life. Our SUPER welcoming and energetic team of instructors strive every day to bring out the best in students in all ages and stages of life and encourage them to "LIFT EACH OTHER UP” too! You can find out more at www.seattledancefitness.com
Rotary has led the world to finally and forever eradicate the scourge of POLIO. Affecting 125 nations in 1988, POLIO paralyzed 350,000 kids per year. We're down to just 6 cases year-to-date in two remaining nations (Pakistan and Afghanistan). Next month, building on its successful completion of the 2019 Peking-to-Paris Endurance motor Rally, this 92 year old Model A Ford Victoria will be joining 75 other vintage automobiles in North America's first and longest Alaska-to-Mexico Off-Road Marathon. We're doing this to prove difficult things are achievable, EVEN eradicating POLIO from the face of the world. Help make history by donating to the cause. At 7,600 miles, ONE PENNY per mile is $76.00. Donate at https://raise.rotary.org/MissVicky/Challenge.
Marching Band has served as Seattle’s unofficial summer ambassador for school music programs bringing together high school musicians from all over to perform in parades and other community celebrations throughout the Greater Puget Sound Region. Hosted by the Seattle Public Schools, the program is open to all high school musicians regardless of school or district affiliation. The band is under the direction of Dr. Marcus Pimpleton, assisted by a staff of alumni of the program, many of whom are now members of prominent college and university band programs around the country.
a semi military marching and manuevering team made up of girls ages 5 to 20. They promote leadership, teamwork and sportsmanship and are always accepting new members. They are led today by Co-Captains Isabella DeSantiago and Liva Largent.
City offers Traditional Martial Arts training for all ages and conditions. With training available in 8 martial arts styles, our programs are inclusive and effective no matter where you are starting from. What you see is what you can achieve. Stop by and try a lesson to experience what is possible for you.
ambassadors of Seattle’s summer celebration. Founded in 1953, as the Graduates Club of Seattle University. These volunteers entertain those attending annual Seafair community parades and festivals and by taking the spirit of Seafair to those not able to attend. Sharing, Caring, and Laughter. Smile and welcome the Seattle Seafair Clowns
with the Tater Team is on its 11th cross-country journey! It began in 2012 as a one-year campaign to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Idaho Potato Commission and became quickly apparent with its success that it would be more than a one-year occurrence, it literally became a big piece of pop-culture. It travels the country promoting the certified heart-healthy and Idaho® Potato and its mission to help small charities in towns and cities with its ‘A Big Helping’ program. Not to mention that people want to have their picture taken with a 4-Ton Idaho potato!
in royal blue and white, the North Queens Drill Team is a familiar sight throughout the Pacific Northwest. We are very proud to be the 2023 Seattle All-City Drill Team Champions The drill team is from Lynnwood, Washington and their members come from the surrounding communities. The girls’ ages range from 7-20 and they practice year-round to perfect their routines. The North Queens, formed in 1959 are one of the area’s oldest drill teams. They are a semi- military precision style drill team, participating in approximately 20 events annually. They travel all over Washington and Oregon to participate in parades and competitions. We are looking for more members so come join the fun! Drillmistress Kim Looney, Drill Instructor Nikki Looney, Captain Jaylin Jackson, and Color Guard Captain Madison Landis lead the drill team. The Lake City Western Vigilantes sponsor the drill team.
bring your next party a little magic! We bring your favorite storybook characters to life! From princess storytime to superhero training, we have it all. Emerald Kingdom Parties, bring your party to life!
and Dance Ensemble from Seattle. They combine live Brazilian music with energetic dancers in stunning Brazilian costumes. They perform many types of Brazilian music and dance from around the country of Brazil, and today their music comes from the State of Bahia (Bah-YEE- uh), in the northeast of Brazil, a style called samba reggae (Samba HEG-gay) vah-moe-LAH is Portuguese for "Let's Go!" and they do just that — they get people going!
Brazilian Arts organization based in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle. Bahia In Motion teaches Brazilian Dance and Capoeira (Brazilian Martial Arts) and runs annual cultural immersion tours to Brazil. Bahia In Motion collaborates with schools, universities and arts organizations and their dance company performs throughout Seattle at events and festivals.
a local community health center. Neighborcare Health believes everyone deserves quality, respectful health care. With a clinic right here in Lake City on 30th Ave NE, around the corner from the fire station and near Elliott Bay Brewing, Neighborcare provides medical, mental health and social services for the whole family. Many families make Neighborcare Health their health care home, from pregnancy to childhood and into adulthood. Neighborcare is here for all community members when they are sick, with care for ongoing health conditions, preventive health services, such as annual well-child check-ups, and more. Most insurance is accepted, including Apple Health and Medicare, but insurance is not required. Discounted fees and language interpretation are also available. All are welcome at Neighborcare Health!
centered anyplace you are! Paying special attention to housing developments, senior facilities, transitional housing, parking lots, community spaces, neighborhood blocks and communities with limited equitable programming and access to recreation alternatives. We are designed to reach out to communities that may not have easy access to recreational resources, and to provide these communities with fun, engaging activities that promote physical activity, socialization, and overall well-being.
agency of King County. Metro Transit is your "go to" agency for public transportation throughout King County. They are popular locally and admired nationwide for their innovative transit services, pioneering green practices, and visionary approach to meeting the transportation needs of the county’s growing population. Metro's many services, choices, and support connect people with communities and help make life a little better for everyone.
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