Spokane Lilac Festival Association

Attractions

• Comments/Notes: Check website for parade date, lineup, map and information on bleacher seating. Lilac Festival activities commence the second Saturday of May culminating the third Sunday of May. Celebrating businesses, youth, our military and the Lilac City the Festival is highlighted by the largest Annual Forces/Community torchlight parade in America on the third Saturday of May. The 2009 Armed Forces Torchlight Parade theme "I Love a Parade" was in honor of the Washington Air National Guard celebrating its 85th Anniversary, since its founding at Felts Field in 1924.