Pinetum Drive:One way Westbound, from South Goodman St. to South Avenue The 1954 Festival President was Ward Walker and Queen was Rosemarie Thomsen. Grand Marshal for the Year 2002 Armed Forces Torchlight Parade was Major General Arthur J. Lichte, Director of Plans and Programs Headquarters Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. But what makes it worth the visit are the craft beer and wine tastings, national music acts, kids activities, hundreds of food choices, award-winning art and craft show, Bloody Mary Expo, parade, vendors, and a Lilac 5K/10K & Dunkin Dash! It was located at Howard and Riverside. 1409 South Avenue. The Lilac Festival kicks off today. Each year Eagles button was a parody on the Festival theme. That years pin arrived with the American and Canadian flags displayed incorrectly. If using driving directions or GPS, please enter The Rochester Lilac Festival is an art, music, food and flora festival hosted annually in early May in Highland Park in Rochester, New York.Highland Park possesses a huge collection of lilacs, featuring more than 1800 bushes and over 500 different varieties.. Mr. OBrian is the CEO and Founder of HOBY the Hugh OBrian Youth Leadership organization. Parking is $7 per car and is available at several nearby sites close to Highland Park, with shuttles from Monroe Community College also available,. Thiswas the first year that we didnt have any paid staff in the Lilac Office. Give us a follow! Azalea Road from South Avenue to Elmwood Avenue It was an effort originated by the Associated Garden Clubs and the Spokane Floral Society to boast our beautiful spring lilacs, and to showcase our area youth. Continued aggressive fund raising activities, spearheaded by President Cocks resulted in an extremely successful financial year for the Festival. It will take over Highland Park for 10 daysof music, food, art, exhibits, parades, races, festivities, and of course lilacs. Dont forget that you can combine your bike trip with a bus trip too. Apply // Photos courtesy of. Amy Cartledge of North Central High School was selected Queen. Prisoner of War Captain Dale Storr of Spokane served as the Honorary Grand Marshal. Each guest room includes complimentary hot breakfast buffet, access to the fitness center, free Hi-Speed Wifi, In-room snack bar, fire pit, business center, and Bluetooth in-room radio system. Major Miller was the Commanding General, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing/Deputy Command, 1st Marine Amphibious Force, FMF, Pacific, Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro, California. Doctors Drive:Closed to Through Traffic May 10Saturday, May 11Sunday, May 12Monday, May 13Tuesday, May 14Wednesday, May 15Thursday, May 16Friday, May 17Saturday, May 18Sunday, May 19Exact date TBD, Arrival Time Highland Avenue is one-way Eastbound from Goodman Street to South Avenue, Pinetum Drive, One way Westbound, from South Goodman Street to Doctors Drive, Reservoir Avenue, One way Westbound, from Pinetum Drive/ Doctors Drive to Mt. The park board paid for 57 and the Lilac Festival Association purchased 58. The princesses were Kali Clark, Rachel Hart, Jasmine Williams, Margeaux Fox, Alyssa Henke, and Alexandra Steirwalt. Don Dagman was selected president of the Lilac Festival for 1968. Please leave your pet at home. Last, but far from least, the Lilac Festival is timed out purposefully to coincide with the lilacs "peak bloom" at Highland Park. The flower show was the feature event. In years to come Marycliff and Holy Names Academy were closed with Gonzaga Prep (boys only Catholic High school) serving both boys and girls. The Queen was Monika Palmlund of Lewis & Clark and the President of the Festival was Jerry Fletcher. Highlights of 1994 were the hiring of Executive Director Ed Neunherz, retired Public Affairs officer from FAFB; an extremely aggressive and successful sustaining membership and corporate development drive; and the purchase of a new trailer to transport the float. Lilacia Park is most recognized for being home to Lombard Lilac Time, a blooming festival happening during the first two weeks of May. Festivals throughout the nation used the fire and safety standards established by The Spokane Lilac Festival as the industry of festivals and events grew in America. The Year 2000 Imagine the Future Festival Grand Marshal was Lt. General Walter S. Hogle Jr., Commander, 15th Air Force, Travis Air Force Base, California. The Spokane Lilac Festival Celebration could not and would not exist without corporate and community support and contributions. This was the first year that the Formal Escorts were formed. The release of the musical lineup has Rochesterians giddy for nice weather and good outdoor music. May 12-15, 2022 May 19-22, 2022 10:30am - 8:30pm Highland Park, Rochester, NY The largest free festival of its kind in North America, spring in Upstate NY is welcomed with three incredible weekends celebrating being together once again safely. His wife Betty Whites (of Golden Girls) favorite flower was the lilac which she acknowledged receiving a bouquet from Spokane when she narrated the Portland Rose Parade. Kristina Kripaitis from Shadle Park High School served as the 1987 Queen reigning under A Salute to Agriculture theme. The 1993 pin a big teddy bear was one of the most popular selling pins ever. -. + Queen Kathy Swanson of Lewis & Clark served as Queen in 1965 under the leadership of President Rene Siebert. Under the leadership of President Bentz the Royalty Task Group was convened to review the current Royalty Program and make suggestions to the membership. The flower show was held at the Finch Arboretum with the theme, Our Heritage in Flowers.. Please note- in poor weather conditions some lots may be closed. Nineteen seventy seven saw the unveiling of The Underground Button. However, if has always remained true to one of its original objectives -promoting our greatest resource, todays youth. In 1963 the Festival designed and built a Light Torch. Expo 74 honored and recognized the Festival with a special program in Expos outdoor amphitheater in Riverfront Park. Marycliff and Holy Names Academy were girls only Catholic High schools. Although open to Spokane area high schools not all schools were included. The Soaring with Spokane float featured a huge American Eagle with wings moving up and down as if in flight. People with disabilities who have a wheelchair hang tag should use Public Parking Lot 2 and enter from In 1951 the Festival Royalty was Queen Donna Bagdoon and Princesses Gail Hollister and Joy Christiansen. New that year was the Picnic Bowl Football Game and a four color souvenir program produced and sold as a fundraiser for the Festival. Gregory Hill Drive between Meigs Street and S. Goodman Street 11, shuttle service will run to and from the festival site operating continuously from 8:30am through Lilacia Park is also a popular venue for weddings. Don Lynch, Command General, 1st Force Service Support Group, FMF, Camp Pendleton, California. Once passengers have been discharged, It will begin et South Ave11ue at Science Williams F. Peters, as chairman of the parade committee, with his son, R.W. The Spokane Lilac Festival remains the premier heritage event and largest form of free family oriented entertainment in the Inland Northwest. Leading the festival was President Lee Milot. Follow the directions below to get to the festival effectively. Some were kept in the nursery for further use. Turn Back Time served as the 1989 Festival Theme under the leadership of the first woman President of the Festival, Marilyn Thordarson. Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. Dan Haggerty, star of NBC televisions show The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams, served as Honorary Grand Marshal. 011-281-6400 (Sapporo Lilac Festival Executive Committee) Sapporo Lilac Festival Event date Odori Park May 18 - 29, 2022 Kawashimo Park May 28 - 29, 2022 Place Odori Park 5-chome ~ 7-chome Kawashimo Park (Kawashimo 2651-3-gai, Shiroishi-ku, Sapporo) Website http://lilac.sapporo-fes.com/ Allen met the President of the Spokane Chamber of Commerce, Joseph Drumheller, and other businessmen. Compare different cheap garages information and save up to 75% with your car or motorcycle. During this festival, the Retail Trade Bureau donated funds to decorate the streets in the downtown area. Besides being commemorative of the festival the booster pins admitted wearers to two major festival events. This was the first year for the court retreat to Priest Lake home of Russ and Leanne Brown. Presidents Phipps and Nichols designed their pins so that the 1999 pin reflected the Riverfront Park Carousel with the 2000 pin reflecting fireworks and a New Millennium designed to be worn above the 1999 pin. The Carnival was a part of the Festival for almost fifty years. Newton, Mrs. Dalluge, Joel Ferris, Frank Lavagetto, George Hackett and Edward H. Hughes. The rules for exhibitors in the Spokane Lilac Show required every entry must contain a lilac. Those included John Vivyan known as Mr. Lucky, Dana Andres, Don Hagerty, the Ink Spots, Spike Jones and Gordon MacRae. Giving Back Emma Lou Brophy, Parade Manager since 1960 retired. So taking the bus can save you a lot of time and trouble. Queen Amy Schimmels came from Ferris High School. Lot 2, Goodman Street Lot| Located at 1065 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620. Science Parkway from South Avenue Called to duty in the Middle East President Edwards was unable to fulfill his duties as President. In November, 1947, Mrs. O.F. Be a courteous and responsible driver. If you have to drive, make the most of your seats and carpool. Of special note was the airing of the nationally known radio and television show Queen for a Day, from the Spokane Coliseum during Festival week, hosted by Jack Bailey. The theme of the spring flower show was Lilac Enhanced. In 1983 the festival had such events as Special Olympics track and field meets on Saturday at the Spokane Community College, a rock music festival, art shows, car washes and various other activities. Grand Marshal for the 1996 Armed Forces Torchlight Parade representing the United States Navy was Rear Admiral Tom F. Hall. Remember that Highland Park is a neighborhood. May 6-8, 12-15, 19-22, 2022 10:30 AM - 8:30 PM Daily Each May visitors travel from all over the world to visit Rochester's Highland Park for the Annual Lilac Festival and to see the park's 1,200 lilac bushes displaying 500 varieties of lilacs in a floral masterpiece of the deepest purples and purest whites. The Clydesdales continue to be a real crowd pleaser in the years in which they are a part of the Parade. Enter on Elmwood Avenue. Majestic Oaks is located at 7840 Lilac Ln, Pensacola, FL 32514. The Spokane Lilac Festival float traveled to the Calgary Stampede winning Best Overall Float; at the Portland Festival our float won the Queens Trophy and at the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade on New Years Day our float won the Community Sweepstakes Award. Parking is free. Her business Wandermere Golf Course sponsored the pin. The 1968 Queen was Sandra Pederson of North Central High School. Two festival pins were produced and sold one featuring lilacs and the Clocktower in Riverfront Park and the other a winged creature in flight. craft show. The Lilac Festival button (or pin as it is now referred) was introduced in 1967. Enter from Elmwood Ave. Mr. Eagle passed away in 2003. For the Fun of It served as the theme for the 1992 Festival year with Tiffany Brickner from Gonzaga Prep reigning as Queen. The float also appeared at the Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver, BC as well as its traditional annual appearances in Wenatchee, Seattle and Olympia. Chris Humann came to the Festival as its Office Manager. Dates: May 1 - May 15, 2022* M-F: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Sa-Su: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Bloom-o-Meter The Bloom-O-Meter is BACK for Lombard's Lilac Time this year. The Village of Lombard Illinois is known as the Lilac Village, and its showcase is Lilacia Park in the center of town. Walking distance to restaurants, bars, Starbucks, and more! The US Air Force Thunderbirds were the highlight of the Aerospace Day at Fairchild. Over 150 prizes were awarded to participants who had the best collection of 20 or more named French lilacs. No longer was the Princess Selection in place since 1958 used. For information and reservations please call 585 753-PARK (7275) or go to our Online Weddings Reservation System. United States, Crittenden Boulevard Art in the Park Closures Thank you for your help in ensuring the festival is a comfortable and enjoyable place for all visitors. The theme for 1984 was A Salute to Canada. Concert Schedule In 1952 the Lilac Festival launched the concept of season tickets. New to the court selection process was Ferris High School. Paul Redmond of Washington Water Power served as President. All persons appearing to be less than 17 years of age should be prepared to show valid identification which includes a photograph and date of birth. Lieutenant General James V. Edmunsen, Deputy Command in Chief, US Strike Command, USAF served as Grand Marshall. Lois Miller of University High School served as Queen for 1971 with Neil Dompier serving as President. Reigning over the 1956 Festival was Shari Lynn Fain and President Len Spooner. Honorary Grand Marshal was Sue Ann Langdon, co-star of the CBS television show Arnie. She was general chairman of the first celebration, which put a profuse array of lilacs before the public. Linden Avenue between South Avenue to Mount Hope Avenue. Reigning over the 1976 Festival was Queen Mary Lebsack of Rogers High School. Major General Frank Scoggins United States Army Washington State Reserves Commander, served as our Grand Marshal. the corner of Highland and South Avenues before discharging their passengers. The Vice President of the Festival was Mrs. J. Frank Clinton. The Festival adopted a new mission statement; To Showcase and Celebrate Spokane and The Inland Northwest Community. Their efforts resulted in the Festival ending its financial year in the black. Kelly Owens of West Valley High School served as the 1974 Lilac Queen under the guidance of President Al Pierce. The float was escorted by all of the 22 out of town and regional festival dignitaries. The Lilac Festival dates back to back to 1898 and is firmly rooted in Rochester's heritage as the "Flour-Flower City.". Perfect weather brought enormous crowds to view the Torchlight Parade. 320 N Goodman St - Suite 209 The 1998 Festival Theme, Wonders Down Under gave a special Australian flair to the Festival. Booth Street from South Avenue to East Henrietta Road General Volney F. Warner was Grand Marshal of the Armed Forces Torchlight Parade. The Honorary Parade Marshal was television new icon Chet Huntley. The 1994 Festival theme Flight of Fantasy was selcted by President Roberta Greene to showcase our continued partnership with Fairchild Air Force Base. A tradition was loss with the passing of Mr. Eagle. Reservoir Avenue between South Avenue and the Reservoir will be closed May 6, 7, & 8 for the art & Special Events Attending our Festival in 1999 serving as Honorary Grand Marshal was Kenneth H. Burrows President of the 2000 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California. Hope Avenue, Robinson Drive, One Way Eastbound, from Mt. The Spokane Lilac Festival became its own 501 c 3 not for profit organization in 1991/1992. Joining the parade were Bozo the Clown and Bobby Benson. The 1949 Lilac Festival Queen was Donagene Herr. Exemplary, professional conduct as representatives of the Festival, other organizations, our community and as examples to the young people participating in our various activities. -. To name a few: Annual Armed Forces Torchlight Parade showcasing school bands and marching units, youth of all ages (both individually and in groups), clowns, dancers, gymnastic displays, and of course the military units from the Inland Northwest, Regional and international goodwill promoted through hosting neighboring communities and sister city_ delegations attending Lilac Festival events Parades and Lilac Royalty Program promote ethnic understanding by providing a forum for expression of heritage, cultural views and values, Lilac Royalty Program and out-of-town Royalty Program offers professional development and growth of area youth as well as scholarships for the Lilac Royalty, Hospitals, nursing homes, and schools are visited by Lilac Festival Directors and the Royalty Court. In 2004 the Lilac Festival dramatically changed its Royal Court program and invited all Spokane County high schools (28) to enter the selection process. Certainly a new generation of Royalty represented by Queen Jenna Johnson has brought a redefined and viable contemporary program to Spokane. For more information about any of the ideas or resources on this site, please contact: Southeast Quadrant Service Center President Don Head presided over the 1982 Lilac Festival and that years Queen was Shelley Gilchrist of Lewis & Clark High School served as Queen. Molly McLellan of Lewis & Clark served as the 1964 Queen. The Davenport Hotel fountain was dressed in lilacs for the day. United States, 244 Clinton Ave S The buttons were booster pins which sold for a dollar. Her Queen wasWylie Patton. Rising costs of the rented office space on Mission Street saw the Festival relocate to its present location 3021 S. Regal thanks to Wells Fargo for it subsidizing of monthly rental expenses. Sixty Native American teepees were erected by many members of different tribes coming from as far away as North and South Dakota. Your email address will not be published. Each suite features a kitchen, and free hot breakfast is served daily. September 11, 9-11 brought the destruction of the World Trade Centers in New York City. The suggestion that Spokane be known as The Lilac City is attributed to Dr. S. E. Lambert, W.T. On Lilac Parade day, Saturday, May 7, 2022, shuttle service will operate continuously from 7:30 am to 9:00 pm. Rochester Institute of Technology and the headquarters of Xerox and Paychex are less than 15 minutes away. Chris brought a wealth of organizational and computer skills to the Festival. Highland Avenue from South Avenue to Goodman Street The girls and chaperoneswere there for the weekend bonding and becoming great friends. Shuttle Service to and from the festival site operates continuously from 10:00am through 9:00pm each The annual event was the brainchild of the late Mrs. Charles Goodsell, the president of the Spokane Floral Association. In 1962 the President was W. E. Diff Difford Jr. Reigning over the 1980 Spokane Lilac Festival was Candace Chapple of West Valley. vehicles will be directed to free parking. Reigning over the parade was Queen Barbara Crosby. Queen Zanie McMillan from North Central High, led her court of six princesses in our first ever Sand in the City sand sculpting contest in July in downtown Spokane, it was a rousing success and will become one of our premier events in the future. The shuttle drop off/pick-up is at the corner of Highland Ave and South Ave. the entrance to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Gardens & Lilac In 1974 the Lilac Festival Association ordered 25,000 pins. Willard Scott of The Today Show joined the Festival activities. The event included axe throwing, speed climbing, and horizontal speed chop. -. Robin possessed strong skills in community and civic relations. The Grand Marshal was General John T. Chain, Jr., General Chain was the Commander-in-Chief, Strategic Air Command (SAC), and Director Joint Strategic Target Planning Staff of Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. Parkway, and travel down South Avenue to Highland Avenue ending at Goodman Street. From there it travels north on South Avenue to Highland Avenue where it turns south past the lilac gardens before ending at the corner of Highland Avenue and Goodman Street. To make it even easier, you can use RTSs trip planner on your desktop or the RTS bus app on your mobile when you are on the go. The second year there was again a parade which consisted on one float. The 1999 Queen was Casey Carlson of Ferris High School with the year 2000 Queen Jillian Cerna of Central Valley High School. Additionally the Festival was to act as a business stimulus both during the festival and throughout the year, and to maintain a favorable business relationship year round between Spokane and the Inland Empire. At the annual Lilac Festival Association meeting in December, 1949, President Harvey Guertin introduced Mr. O. F. Allen who gave a short talk on his dream of the future possibilities of the Lilac Festival. They organized a parade and royalty program to honor young women from the Spokane area. United States, 265 Crittenden Blvd And keep in mind that there is a hospital there. President Denny Kane and Queen Natalya Litoshyk welcomed 170,000 spectators to downtown Spokane. Dates: May 5, 2022 from 1:00 - 7:00 pm & May 6, 2022 from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Location: Lilacia Park Garden Shed, Lilacia Park, 150 S. Park Avenue, Lombard, IL, 60148. In the year of 2007 Sandy Brown was President. Entries were limited to two mens and one womens team per school. Groups must arrive no later than 9:00am. General Bennie Davis, Commander of the Strategic Air Command of which Fairchild Air Force Base belonged, served as the Grand Marshall. The primary float depicted the visit of a space ship from outer space accompanied by several space creatures. The Festival moved its headquarters to 315 West Mission. The year 2001 Theme Soaring with Spokane featured one of the most popular and most successful pin sale campaigns ever. A lit bit of Spokanes history was relived in 1968 with a unique Native American encampment in Franklin Park. Lilac Country was the 1995 theme under the leadership of President Dick Totten. Honorary Grand Marshal was Hugh OBrian known to many as televisions Wyatt Earp. Thats like a quarter of a funnel cake. Major General William Beverly was Grand Marshal of the Lilac Festival/Armed Forces Day Parade. Address to use for directions 16200 Mil Potrero Hwy Pine Mountain Club, CA 93222 Lat/Lon: 34.851095 / -119.165402 Gold Street from South Avenue to Mt. Moments Remembered the 2003 theme of President Mike Noyes was the end of an era for the Festival. After the war years a national day of remembrance was established as Armed Forces Day to be held annually third Saturday in May. However in a few short years the Thursday evening Torchlight Parade surpassed the attendance of the Saturday morning parade in popularity. The Taos Lilac Festival is a Spring celebration honoring the fragrant and lovely lilacs that are found throughout downtown Taos. (Thats a far cry from the 3,000 that gathered when the festival first started in 1898.) This years pin had her name on the back and her sponsor. Lilac Festival Directors were provided 10 each to sell to friends. TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN South Avenue from East Henrietta Road to Highland Avenue An impressive display of lilacs adorned the Davenport Hotel lobby. When you are out on foot and bike, be polite. The following ground rules apply to the Festival Site within Highland Park. At that point bands were not allowed to enter the parade if not accompanied by a float. The 1938 festival included a lilac show and a small parade with a float designed by Walt Peters as well as a number of marching bands. Party in the Park Homepage Queen Jessica Lotze of Ferris High School served as Queen. However at the same time the Festival volunteers assumed a stronger role in the day to day operations of the Festival. This free one day event is the start up to Calgary's vibrant festival season, and encourages citizens to shake off their winter blues and reintroduce themselves to the thriving creative community in our city. Lieutenant General Donald C. McKenzie Deputy Commander-in-chief of the North American Aerospace Defense Command was Grand Marshal. 1 2 Nick Lucci NickLucci Actress Patty Duke served as Honorary Grand Marshal. Laney Road from South Avenue to Elmwood Avenue, The following roads will be Closed (Local Traffic Only), Click on the directions to the lot of your choice! Hope Avenue Sponsorship Opportunities, Rochester Lilac Festival Friday. The event was sponsored by the 92nd Strategic Aerospace Wing from Fairchild Air Force Base. + Queen for 1984 was Kelley Eddy of Ferris High School with Jack Riggins serving as President. Add a visit to the Lamberton Conservatory ($3 per person, $2 per person Seniors 62+). On the Parade Day Saturday, May Join us for the 2022 festival in Kit Carson Park. Reigning over this years festival was Queen Gail (Jackson) Jarvis and Princesses Carol Jean Smith and Lora Lee Wolfe. Mount St. Helens, an active volcano some 300 plus miles to the west of Spokane and Fairchild exploded spewing volcanic ash as far away as the middle of the United States. Often controversial yet a Spokane tradition, the the Underground Button became part of the legacy of the Festival. Any history of the Festival would be remiss without discussing Lilac Loons. Charter Board members included: Mrs. J. F. Clinton, Mrs. W. Trumbell, Mrs. William H. Cowles, Jr., Mrs. H.R. If you are intimated by the bike rack, dont be. Grand Marshal for the Armed Forces Day Parade was Admiral Bernard A. Clarey, USN, Commander-in-Chief, US Pacific Fleet, the first four-star flag officer to lead a Lilac Parade. The 1948 festival under the guidance of President O.F. The Honorary Grand Marshal was Minnie Mouse. Motor coaches and other group tour vehicles must stop at the bus and motor coach check-in booth at The Festival themed pin featuring the renovation of the Monroe Street Bridge, the Spokane Falls and lilacs sold well. directed to a drop off point close to the purple cross walk. We take turns volunteering our duties to keep the Festival alive and well. The Festival cooperated with the US Postal Service for the national Initial Issue of the Four Floral Series Stamps featuring the Lilac Stamp during Festival Week. Reigning over the 1972 Spokane Lilac Festival was Queen Lisa Smith of Ferris High School. Rochester, New York Rochester Lilac Festival Lilac Festival Website Lilac Festival Twitter - @ROCLilacFest The Pacific Northwest High School Marching Band Championships the second Saturday of October at Joe Albi Stadium bring together 24 high school marching bands from around the Inland and Pacific Northwest for a full day of drill team and marching band competition. busses are available. Although no longer televised live the parade is rebroadcast within a week of the actual event day. Together they raised $3,500! This year brought the Baseball Queen Contest. Close-in parking is available every day at three locations. Mickey Mouse served as the Honorary Grand Marshal. Hope Avenue In the early 50s there were two parades on the third Saturday in May an Armed Forces Day Parade and a community parade. This year the Fairchild Air Force Base presented an Inland Empire Aerospace Day, which was highly successful. The Open House continued to be held the third Sunday of May until the late 1990s. It is a 3 day event organised by Springut Group Inc and will conclude on 08th May 2023. Shopping Also 1992 brought another event to the Festival. The 1969 Festival saw Judy Swanson of Mead High School as Queen with Patrick Kenney serving as Festival President. The first time a lilac bush appeared in Spokane was in 1906. 168 Exchange Blvd The following roads will be closed the whole time (except to local traffic): Parking is free before 3PM. Grand Marshal was Lieutenant General Cromer a former Lewis & Clark and WSU graduate. Contact:MonicaHarnischfegerPhone: 585-432-1010 Email:monica@gospringwood.com. The theme this year for the Associated Garden Club was Down Lilac Lane, and the Persident was Al Turrill. Based upon data from the Monroe County Parks Department, over the last 16 years, the average date for peak bloom is approximately May 13th. In 1975 Charles (Chuck) Bloom was President as Lisa Shields of Ferris High School served as Queen. The shuttle costs $2 round trip; children 6 and under ride for free. The competition consisted of mens and womens events in addition to an individual mens competition. The first souvenir program was introduced. A logging competition was added to this years festivities. WEEKEND SHUTTLE SERVICE The Year 2004 Parade featured a grand finale of fireworks cascading over the Spokane Falls at the conclusion of the Parade. Special guests were Joan Auge who was Queen of Snows and Karen Erickson, who was 1972 Camellia Queen. This annual event continues to serve as the largest fund raising event of the Festival. Bicycles, skateboards and in-line skates are not allowed. Curt Bloomquist served as president. That adds up to a lot of cars and a lot of drivers looking for parking and navigating all the detours and closures. No-name-one way from Elmwood Avenue from South Avenue to Mt. A crushing blow to the economy and the hearts of all Americans the Spokane Lilac Festival in partnership with a number of civic and community organizations and Fairchild Air Force Base spearheaded Operation Spokane Heroes. Handicapped accessible South Avenue. General Jack J. Carlton, USAF (retired) who commanded the 92nd Bomb Wing at FAFB in 1954 and 1955 was Grand Marshal. The shuttle costs $2 round trip; children 6 and under ride for free. The First Vice President would move to the position of President elect and on to the position of President over a three year period. In 1975 the Festival opted to drop the button sale. The Grand Marshal was Major General Donald E. P. Miller of the US Marine Corps. -. Apply to be a food vendor, commercial exhibitor, entertainment, an artist at Art in the Park or a sponsor at the Rochester Lilac Festival here. This year Sandy picked five Grand Marshalls: Lieutenant Colonel (Chaplain) Jeffrey Neuberger, First Lieutenant Catherine Christ, Technical Sergeant Jacky McClain, Sergeant Juan Hernandez and Senior Airman Cindy Phillips. The Chambers executives committed themselves to insure its continued success. Each year, mysteriously, lilac blossoms are painted on any number of streets and intersections in Downtown Spokane. In 1967, the button was again instituted as a means of generating funds. The Bloom-O-Meter will be updated periodically as our lilacs begin to bloom. No pets allowed. During a 1971 board meeting, the Lilac Fsetival Association stated that the objectives of the festival were: To focus favorable attention on Spokane as the City of Lilacs, to attract favorable national and region attention to Spokane, to give visitors and residents an opportunity to exhibit their talents and enthusiasm, and to salute the armed forces within the Spokane regional trade area. The seven candidates not selected to the Royal Court served the Festival as Ambassadors. Community leaders, downtown retailers, school officials and others were consulted and the decision to combine the Thursday night and Saturday day parades into one Spokane Lilac Festival Armed Forces Torchlight Parade, the third Saturday of May at 7:45 p.m., was born. Sandy picked Heres to the Heroes as her theme. President in 1957 was Ed Johnson with Kay Levesque serving as Queen. Find us off I-390, within six miles of Rochester attractions like The Strong Museum, shopping at Stoneridge Plaza, and Rochester International Airport. High School The grass roots community based initiative brought attention to the men and women heroes of September 11 civilians, police, firefighters and our US military. Traffic Pattern Changes, Highland Avenue: One-way eastbound Under the leadership of President Noyes the Festival placed itself through a strategic planning process reviewing its mission its strengths and its weaknesses. In 1940, Shannon Mahoney was selected as the first Lilac Festival queen. Serving as Lilac Festival Queen in 1966 was Kathy Forster of Marycliff High School. Rochester, New York The parade will be televised on News 8 WROC and live-streamed on Rochesterfirst.com. Our Grand Marshall was US Army Major General Dennis Hardy and his wife Diane, he is a local boy having graduated from Rogers High School and Gonzaga University, General Hardy was a hit everywhere he appeared, especially on parade night. The festival is started with a parade and frequently hosts concerts and other attractions during the week. Learn more. According to early records, Lila Sayre was the first person who suggested a spring Lilac Festival. Some of the car parks are located near: 415 Elmwood Ave, East Drive, Crittenden Boulevard, Castleman Road Their prices can vary depending on the type of garage and the hours you need to be. The Hospital Visitation Program started with the 1961 Festival. Hope Avenue is also quiet, with the notable exception of the area round the Castle. Every May, Lombard celebrates its Lilac Festival when the lilacs in the park are at their peak of bloom and fragrance. Parking is $7 per car and is available at several nearby sites close to Highland Park, with shuttles from Monroe Community College also available,. Marching Bands, Police Pipe & Drum, local dignitaries and colorful floats are expected to participate in Choose from a wonderful selection of perennials, hanging foliage baskets, mangaves, large and small succulents. Handicapped buses are available. He was skilled at bringing together individuals and groups capable of making the Festival and outstanding civic event. + The following week, on the 26th of June, 1946 the Spokane Lilac Festival Association was official formed. Vice Admiral David M. Bennett served as Grand Marshal. Royalty changes for 2004 were voted upon during the Year 2003. We had a wonderful court of seven headed up by Queen Jamie Pacello from Shadle Park High School. Elmwood Avenue is Sponsors, Party in the Park Hope Avenue For your special Lilac Festival rate, please call Monica directly. For the first time the International Lilac Association held their annual meeting in Spokane during Festival Week and their President was honored in the Parade. 1970s queen came from Shadle Park High School Jeanine (Hardin) McKinney. 1981 was the year of the Centennial Edition. Queen Joanna Repsold of Ferris High School was the last girl to be selected to represent her school. United States, We use cookies to improve our web services. The year 2001 was also the first year the KXLY Broadcast Group televised the Lilac Festival as a result of five year contract. + The themed pin one of the most popular to be sold and one of the most difficult for collectors to find had a carousel horse on it reminiscent of the Carousel at Riverfront Park. Where can I park at the Lilac Festival? New events included a tea and card party. United States, 199 Clinton Ave N The 1941 Queen was Ann Hite and serving as the 1942 Queen Bobbie Judd. Why not let your mind be festival free (especially if you planto drink) and get there via something other than your car? Lilacia Park is open year-round, daily from dawn to dusk. The 1985 theme, Salute to Youth, was selcted by President Ken Torkelson. No Lilac Festival Queen was selected during 1946, 1947 and 1948. The theme of the flower show, as selected by its President Lloyd Anderson, was The Turn of the Century. The Heritage of Horses was represented this year. Every vase and jardinires that made the lobby internationally famous was filled with the beautiful blossoms. Saturday morning saw the launching of a hot air balloon between Howard and Post Streets in downtown Spokane. The festival organizers remind drivers: Vehicles parked illegally on the side streets surrounding the Lilac Festival and Highland Park will be ticketed and/or towed. Emergency vehicles need to be able to get in and out. The store will be open weather-permitting. New and exciting ideas for the future of the Festival were presented by the new Executive Director Dan Rudell. Again serving as the Grand Marshal for the 1998 Parade was Lieutenant General Charles T. Tony Robertson, Jr., Commander 15th Air Force, Travis Air Force Base, California. Lot 1, Main Lot | Adjacent to 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NV 14620. The expenses associated with the production of a float that would meet the qualifications to appear in Pasadena and Portland were huge all expenses were privately funded by Lilac Festival President Tom Garrett. You can also subscribe without commenting. That date is right in the heart of this year's Festival! Chris remained with the Festival through February, 2003. The 1949 Lilac Festival Queen was Donagene Herr. They were planted in Manito, Cannon Hill, High Drive, Franklin and Corbin Parks. Don Bowsher, a member of the Spokane Chamber of Commerce staff was named executive secretary a position he held for a number of years. Craig Stolle served as Festival President. Coming on as Parade Coordinator was Robin Waller. Plug in your starting point and Highland Park as the destination. Eat & Drink This policy is at the discretion of the on-site security team. Dates for the 1947 Spokane Lilac Festival were May 14-21. 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