8,500 Expected For Lilac Parade

This year, roughly 8,500 kids will pass along the streets of downtown Spokane in 80 different groups in the Junior Lilac Parade.

Several Spokane Transit bus routes will be detoured between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. because of the parade.

The No. 1 North Nevada, No. 3 Hillyard, No. 4 North Wall, No. 5 North Standard, No. 6 North Division, No. 10 East Trent, No. 32 Minnehaha and The Plaza/Arena Shuttle will use the closest alternate routing.

Contact customer service or pick up a “rider alert” on the bus for more specifics.

The theme for the parade is “Greased Lightning,” implying the idyllic ‘50s. Marching units will compete for best adherence to theme as well as overall presentation.

The top group wins the honor of marching in the Lilac Armed Forces Torchlight Parade on May 17.

, DataTimes ILLUSTRATION: Graphic: Junior Lilac Parade route