Daffodil Festival Pictures

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

Another Tradition: the Sumner High School Marching Band.

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

Another Tradition: the Sumner High School Marching Band.

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.

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.

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

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

The rainbow says it all.

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

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

As always, thank you for your service.

New Traditions in Bloom meeting the past traditions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

Another Tradition: the Sumner High School Marching Band.

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

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

Nothing says Sumner’s Traditions like vintage tractors.

Nothing says Sumner traditions like antique tractors.

The Daffodil Princesses and Queen go throuh Sumner.

And still celebrated Sumner’s status as the Rhubarb Pie Capital of the World.

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

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

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

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!