32nd West Seattle 4th of July kids parade was about the best of us
32nd West Seattle 4th of July kids parade was about the best of us
A near perfect blend of kids, community, fun, food, and the celebration of our nation made up the made up the West Seattle Fourth of July Kids Parade for 2025.
Photo by John D. Skerratt
Fri, 07/04/2025
The West Seattle Kids Parade was for the 32nd year all about shared values, kids and fun.
The website for the event says: "It started when a family in the Admiral neighborhood organized a little get together for friends and neighbors to dress up in festive gear and walk to Hamilton View Point Park for a picnic."
Lola Orza sang the National Anthem to kick off the parade She’s been a student at School of Rock West Seattle.
It's not a lengthy parade but again well more than a thousand people either took part or watched it as it wended its way from Sunset Ave to Hamilton Viewpoint. The event always features a fire truck (Engine 29), kid's activities, food trucks and sack races.
Cloaked in a patriotic cape this bike rider drew attention. Photo by John D. Skerratt
Dad had an armful for the fourth. Photo by John D. Skerratt
That is one Patriotic Pet! Photo by John D. Skerratt
It was a berry good time at the park. Photo by John D. Skerratt
Seattle Fire Department's Engine 29 was on hand for kids to get a good look. Photo by John D. Skerratt
America loves trucks especially those with bunting! Photo by John D. Skerratt
Mayor Bruce Harrell was on hand and spoke to the crowd introduced by Joanne Jacobs. Photo by John D. Skerratt
Seattle's Mayor Bruce Harrell showed up and spoke briefly.
It was all golden for this dog. Photo by John D. Skerratt
Treats taste better when Dad gives you a ride. Photo by John D. SkerrattThere are those who are GREAT at sack racing and others for whom it's a challenge. Photo by John D. Skerratt
Lots of pets took part, 9 year old Ashton played piano, and Peter Berry King, known to many as “Pete" who was a beloved longtime resident of West Seattle who passed away on February 8, 2025, at the age of 87 was honored too.
Beloved neighbor Peter King was honored. Photo by John D. Skerratt
9 year old Ashton played piano for the crowd. Photo by John D. Skerratt
To say the neighborhood gets decked out is an understatement. Photo by John D. Skerratt
Everyone was in a patriotic spirit for the event. Photo by John D. Skerratt
The color theme for the day was shared by nearly everyone. Photo by John D. Skerratt
If you are in a parade, you march! Photo by John D. Skerratt
