Independence Day Parade Photos

It was a cloudy and cool day for the Kirkland Independence Day Parade. Even with the cloudy weather, there was a good-sized crowd on the streets of Kirkland. We also had a good turnout of submarine veterans, including the Silent Service Motorcycle Club (SSMC), and their families. As usual, the city of Kirkland did a nice job with the parade and all the festivities for celebrating Independence Day.

Here are a few photos from before the parade.

Seattle Base Float ready for the parade

All Veterans group photo in front of Kirkland's Heritage Hall

Keith Watson signing in for the parade

The Silent Service Motorcycle Club prepared for the parade

SubVets (L to R) Dick Gonzales, Bob Haslan, Schell Harmon, Pierre Breneau, Ralph Sterley, Dave Schueler, Pat Householder, Jay Davis and Bob Opple in the front

John Roberts, U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene, Ken Board, Bob Opple, Tim Floresch and Kirkland Mayor Joan McBride

Marilynn Birdsall and Diane Giese

Submarine Veterans group photo in front of the Seattle Base float

Teri Robertson and WWII SubVet Robbie Robertson

Seattle Base special guest Eileen Warren, widow of a WWII Submariner

And then it was time for the parade ...

USSVI Banner leads the way

SubVets with the 'Freedom is not Free' banner

Gary Lynn (son of a SubVet), Ralph Sterley, Keith Watson, and Bill Giese

Jim Harper towing the Seattle Base float

Doug Gilman and Schell Harmon on the float

Dick Gonzales and Linda Shelton at the float's stern

WWII Veterans and guest ride in style

The SSMC following the float

Tim Floresch and Patti Lynn 

Seattle Base Commander Doug Abramson brings up the rear in his vintage truck

It was great parade and we really enjoyed it. We are looking forward to next year's parade and hope you will join us.