Daffodil Festival Pictures

Sgt. Kurle of the Sumner Police Department takes a moment to lend an arm.

Deputy Mayor Kathy Hayden, Police Chief Brad Moericke and Mayor Bill Pugh start stuffing 10,000 daffodils into the float on Friday.

Sumner’s Mayor and Council get a great ride in the City’s antique Kenworth fire engine.

The rainbow says it all.

Pictures on the float celebrated the previous 84 festivals and their start in Sumner.

Sumner’s Community Float won the 2018 Spirit Award.

Nothing says Sumner traditions like antique tractors.

The Daffodil Princesses and Queen go throuh Sumner.

Pictures on the float celebrated the previous 84 festivals and their start in Sumner.

Metro Animal Service celebrates its mission to Shelter, Protect and Unite pets in Sumner, Puyallup and other cities.

As always, thank you for your service.

Calvary Community Church celebrates with a great “woody” vehicle.

The Daffodil Princesses pop into one of Sumner’s downtown stores to escape a rainy day.

Sumner’s Community Float took a 1920s vibe to celebrate the start of the festival.

Another Tradition: the Sumner High School Marching Band.

Councilmembers Reed, Hayden and Pederson duck a rainstorm in Heritage Park’s gazebo.

Sumner Police’s Chief for a Day, Reid, is ready tor roll through the parade with Chief Moericke.

Sumner’s Mayor and Council get a great ride in the City’s antique Kenworth fire engine.

Don’t try this at home!

The Old Cannery always brings smiles with their antique fire engine, train and fun.

Pictures on the float celebrated the previous 84 festivals and their start in Sumner.

The float’s walkers gathered in Sumner at 6:45 am to head to Tacoma. (You read that time correctly.)

Eighty-five years ago, the commander of then Ft. Lewis was part of the group who started the Daffodil Festival. The soliders at JBLM, especially those in the 13th CSSB remain an important part of our community.

Sumner’s Community Float took a 1920s vibe to celebrate the start of the festival.

Sumner’s Mayor and Council get a great ride in the City’s antique Kenworth fire engine.

Another Tradition: the Sumner High School Marching Band.

Sumner Police get support from the SeaFair Parade volunteers to direct floats, bands, traffic and everything else.

New Traditions in Bloom meeting the past traditions.

Pictures on the float celebrated the previous 84 festivals and their start in Sumner.

Sumner’s Community Float took a 1920s vibe to celebrate the start of the festival.

Nothing says Sumner’s Traditions like vintage tractors.

Trixie with Metro Animal Services celebrates its mission to Shelter, Protect and Unite pets in Sumner, Puyallup and other cities.

Sumner Police’s Chief for a Day, Reid, gets a moment with all the Daffodil Princesses.

Float work begins back in March with getting the float ready with chicken wire, petal paper and a beautiful design–all only possible with help from volunteers of all ages!

Sumner’s Community Float took a 1920s vibe to celebrate the start of the festival.

The Old Cannery always brings smiles with their antique fire engine, train and fun.

Sumner’s Community Float took a 1920s vibe to celebrate the start of the festival.

Officer Thawsh celebrates Metro Animal Service’s mission to Shelter, Protect and Unite pets in Sumner, Puyallup and other cities.

Float work begins back in March with getting the float ready with chicken wire, petal paper and a beautiful design–all only possible with help from volunteers of all ages!

Mayor Bill Pugh joins the City’s Lana Hoover in welcoming Food Trucks to the Pre-Parade Party.

Members of the Seattle Cossacks Motorcycle Stunt and Drill Team provided great synchronized motorcycle riding.

Sumner’s Connetor Unit, the 13th CSSB came from JBLM to enjoy Sumner’s parade.

Float work begins back in March with getting the float ready with chicken wire, petal paper and a beautiful design–all only possible with help from volunteers of all ages!

You can’t help but smile around sunny yellow daffodils.!

Public Works–the unsung heros of the parade–who not only put out barricades and signs but sweep the streets, repaint bright daffodils and spend days making the city look great for the parade.