Matt Vaughan of Easy Street Records was the exuberant Grand Marshall of the West Seattle Grand Parade for 2026.
Photo by Patrick Robinson
The West Seattle Grand Parade sponsored by the West Seattle Rotary Club rolled down California Ave SW for it’s 92nd year (skipping only for the pandemic) led by Grand Marshall Matt Vaughan and full of more than 80 entries. Drill teams, marching bands, companies, politicians and more all made the roll and stroll from the the Admiral District to the Junction. The familiar motorcycle drill teams from the Vancouver BC police department and the Seattle Police Department were not present this year.
But the Seafair Clowns and the always boisterous Seafair Pirates were in attendance (before stopping down to the 39 Lounge at West Seattle Bowl to tip back a few).
The Orville Rummel Trophy for Community Service this year went to Denis Sapiro whose work with the Kiwanis Club is widely known.
Here are some photos from the event.
The hosts Crista and Brian Callanan. Photo by Patrick Robinson
Led by the Honor Guard. Photo by Patrick Robinson
The honor guard. Photo by Patrick Robinson
Denis Sapiro winner of the Orville Rummel community service award. Photo by Patrick Robinson
Parade Sponors the West Seattle Rotary Club. Photo by Patrick RobinsonYoung girls with Joyas Mestizas. Photo by Patrick Robinson
Joyas Mestizas dancers. Photo by Patrick Robinson
Southpaw Barbershop was doing mobile cuts! Photo by Patrick Robinson
The West Seattle Tool Library was well tooled up. Photo by Patrick Robinson
Ladies of Elegance. Photo by Patrick Robinson
Cartwheels were called for. Photo by Patrick Robinson
A Chinese American drill team. Photo by Patrick Robinson
Bowing to the hosts. Photo by Patrick Robinson
Dragonfly yoga. Photo by Patrick Robinson
An antique fire engine from the US Navy Torpedo Station in Keyport. Photo by Patrick Robinson
A dancer with Panama Folklore-Seattle. The group tied for first place in Performing ActsOne more Panama Folklore-Seattle dancer. Photo by Patrick Robinson
Kennedy Catholic High School Marching Band. Photo by Patrick Robinson
Kennedy Catholic High School cheerleader. Photo by Patrick Robinson
The Revolution from Southgate Roller Rink. Photo by Patrick Robinson
Holy Rosary was out in force. Photo by Patrick Robinson
As usual the Seafair Pirates were loud and proud. Photo by Patrick Robinson
One of several Art Cars. Photo by Patrick Robinson
The Alki Masonic Temple was there too. Photo by Patrick Robinson
The West Seattle Eagles were well represented. Photo by Patrick Robinson
The Seattle All City Band did their routine. Photo by Patrick Robinson
