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​The Wallingford Parade has over a seven-decade history. ​It began as a Kiddie Parade (the only kiddie parade in the city, by the way), and throughout the years has had several different faces. There were mini-festivals, not-so-mini-festivals, and at times the event nearly fell into such disrepair that it was questionable whether it would survive.

But survive it has. With the tenacity and continued energy of the community group Celebrate Wallingford, we can look forward to many more years of spirited neighborhood fun. Celebrate Wallingford is the neighborhood non-profit created especially to produce the parade, but has plans to work on other Wallingford projects, too. Would you like to be a part of the fun? Contact Celebrate Wallingford!

General Parade Info:

• Parade route is from Bagley Avenue N to Interlake Avenue N on N 45th Street.
• Muster/Registration Location: Meridian Park/Playfield, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N
• Registration: 9:30–10:30 am
• Muster/Lineup: 9:30–10:45 am
• Parade ends on Interlake Avenue N in front of Lincoln High School.​​​​​
• Check out the parade map

Who MUST register:

• Drill teams
• Marching bands
• Neighborhood groups larger than ten people
• Motorized exhibits (floats, trucks, and cars)

Everyone else can simply show up at Meridian Park and muster.

Highlights from last year’s parade:

Wallingford’s own 51st Street Crew

The Seattle All-City Band was a highlight of the parade

Compete for trophies, like the ones given out at last year’s parade

Lincoln High School Cheer Squad