Perfect timing for sunshine’s return, as hundreds of people picnicked on closed-for-the-occasion 42nd SW between Holy Rosary Church and School, in honor of the parish’s centennial. A special nod to history lined the streets – classic cars, some attended by people dressed in fashions from when the cars were new:

Had to take a closer look at this beauty:

Centennial-celebration events continue on into the fall (all listed here), culminating in two special Masses on October 11th, with Seattle’s Archbishop Alex Brunett expected to take part, and a time-capsule opening too. (And before then, it’s Holy Rosary School’s annual WestFest, itself celebrating a big anniversary this year – the 20th – that’s coming up September 18-19.)