Video: WSHS, Denny bands, other West Seattleites in St. Patrick’s Day parade downtown

Despite 22 years in Seattle, a lifelong love of parade, and a bit of Irish blood in the household, we’d never managed to make it downtown for the Seattle St. Patrick’s Day Parade until today. But when we heard two local bands would be marching, as well as other West Seattle participants, we couldn’t resist. Above, the West Seattle High School Marching Band – which was near the end of the parade lineup and right in front of the Seafair Pirates‘ cannon-detonating Moby Duck, so the students’ ears might be ringing a bit this afternoon. Next, the Denny International Middle School Marching Band:

Other West Seattleite sightings – the Seattle Police horses, who are based at Westcrest Park in Highland Park:

They were with a large SPD delegation – which also included the summertime-favorite Motorcycle Drill Team at the start of the parade, and, later, two SWAT vehicles:

Along with parade marchers, vehicles of all types were in the parade – even the West Coast Entertainment touring Segways from The Admiral District:

Other West Seattle sightings – County Councilmember Joe McDermott (waving) walked with the dignitaries toward the start of the parade:

Seafair Pirate Rusty Harper:

And the Comerford School of Irish Dance, which has classes at the VFW Hall in The Triangle, was there:

Who’d we miss? We did record the entire parade on video but at least where we were, a couple blocks north of the start, it was so stop-and-go that the video would require a lot of editing for continuous motion, but we can find other West Seattleites for a shout-out! We’ll probably add a few more photos later anyway. The parade, by the way, is sponsored by the Irish Heritage Club of Seattle.

5 Replies to "Video: WSHS, Denny bands, other West Seattleites in St. Patrick's Day parade downtown"

  • WS Neighbor March 16, 2013 (4:50 pm)

    Great Job West Seattle High School your marching band is sounding great. Especially having to compete with those noisy pirates, students you did a great job.

  • kevin March 16, 2013 (5:01 pm)

    Great parade pictures. Don’t forget to buy a loaf of Irish Soda Bread ! Usually available only this time of year.
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    The clerk at the grocery store told me that he had a customer who was planning on making green pancakes :)
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  • luckymom30 March 16, 2013 (5:55 pm)

    We had a great time watching this parade and cheering on Denny, Sealth and West Seattle Schools. The crowd was extra polite and friendly.

  • BH March 16, 2013 (7:09 pm)

    Yay Rusty and the Pirates! Can’t wait for the summer parades.

  • Sonya Elliott March 17, 2013 (4:23 pm)

    I love seeing the West Seattle High School band out there! Great Job!

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