Daffodil Festival Pictures

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

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

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

Nothing says Sumner traditions like antique tractors.

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

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

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

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.

New Traditions in Bloom meeting the past traditions.

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

Another Tradition: the Sumner High School Marching Band.

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

The rainbow says it all.

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

Nothing says Sumner’s Traditions like vintage tractors.

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

Another Tradition: the Sumner High School Marching Band.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Sumner’s Community Float won the 2018 Spirit Award.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Another Tradition: the Sumner High School Marching Band.

The Daffodil Princesses and Queen go throuh Sumner.

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

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

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

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

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

Don’t try this at home!

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.

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.

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

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

As always, thank you for your service.

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!