(WSB photos by Torin Record-Sand)
Without bees … we’d “bee” in big trouble. While kids decades ago grew up mostly scared of getting stung by a bee, today’s kids are learning about their irreplaceable role in the ecosystem, and celebrating them with events like this one … the parade at today’s third annual West Seattle Bee Festival.

Kids and pets were invited to parade around High Point Commons Park.

Costumes, as you’ve probably guessed, were encouraged. They weren’t limited to the littlest paraders.

The parade was part of a five-hour festival centered around the West Seattle Bee Garden on the north side of the park.

If you missed the festival, you’re welcome to stop by the garden some other time.

It’s at 31st and Graham and will have special features this summer such as Tuesday morning storytimes starting June 16th. Don’t miss the flowers! Today’s parade celebrated those too.