We had great weather for the 2018 Kirkland Independence Day Parade. It was sunny and warm, but not too hot, during the parade. As usual, the city of Kirkland did a nice job with the parade and all the festivities for celebrating Independence Day.
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| Dutch and Jim ready for the parade |
We had a good turnout from the submarine veterans and Silent Service Motorcycle Club (SSMC). All the veterans were presented with a boutonniere and we had some pizza before the parade.
Here are some photos from before the parade.
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| 2018 All veterans, Troop Support group, and Marine recruits |
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| Seattle Base and Thresher Chapter SSMC |
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| Al, Ralph, and Steve |
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| Bill, Earl, Kerry, and Pat |
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| Scott, Jim and Dutch |
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| Barbara, Lynda, and Marilyn |
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| Bob and Roy |
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| Dave and Lynn |
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| Dave and Steve |
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| Sue and Jerry |
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| Steve and JD (SSMC) |
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| Bill and Diane |
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| Judith and Larry |
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| Vic and Steve |
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| Enjoying the pizza |
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| Veterans organizer Maureen thanking everyone for attending and all the work they do for the parade |
The parade started off with the VFW Honor Guard, followed by some vehicles with World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War veterans, along with some new Marine recruits. Then the Seattle Base USSVI with our submarine float and Silent Service Motorcycle Club - Thresher Chapter. The parade route was lined with a large and enthusiastic crowd.
Here are some photos from the parade.
We had a good time at the parade. We're looking forward to the rest of our summer events.
Don't forget we are planning our summer picnic for July 21 and the Tolling the Boats ceremony for August 18 at the Kirkland Marina Pavilion.
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