As we reported on February 1 the biggest parade of the year in West Seattle is in serious danger of not happening. Financially the goal is $5000. This parade, enjoyed for generations is a West Seattle tradition that every year attracts thousands along its California Avenue route.

The American Legion shared this note:

The 79th Annual West Seattle American Legion Grand Parade is in need of community support to happen this year. The parade is currently scheduled for Saturday, July 21 at 11:00 AM. However, to run the parade we are in desperate need to raise funds. Our largest expense started last year when the Seattle DOT required us to fund the cost of our own No Parking barricade signs. The initial bid last year was $3,000 and ended up being about $3,700. The bid we have secured for 2012 for the same signs as jumped to $7,000!

One of our sponsors from last year has agreed to fund a similar amount this year, which means we still need to raise $5,000 in the next four months. If you would like to donate or sponsor the parade this year we can use your help.

Donations can be made at the West Seattle American Legion Grand Parade website http://thewestseattleparade.com/Donate.html.

Or you can contact the West Seattle American Legion Post 160 directly at (206) 935-9407.

For more information please contact Dave Vague vagued@comcast.net or Jim Edwards wsbigband@ureach.com .