About the Alki celebration: Samoan sports success

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(Photo by Doug Eglington)

Thanks for the tips and photos! After many texts about a celebratory vehicle parade to Don Armeni (and since headed westbound toward Alki), many displaying the Samoan flag, we went down to find out why. Participants told us it’s about Samoa making it to the Rugby League World Cup final for the first time ever. The match was played earlier today and Australia – which has won the championship 11 out of the past 12 times – beat Samoa 30-10, but Samoans are bursting with pride that their team made it this far.

Love Sports November 19, 2022 (5:56 pm)

Go Samoa. Great work.

Jason November 19, 2022 (6:37 pm)

Thank God. From afar, I was so worried it was a Trump convoy or something. Good job, Samoa!

Zen joy November 19, 2022 (7:15 pm)

What a privilege to witness. Much respect and love. Congratulations !

Scubafrog November 19, 2022 (10:39 pm)

Awesome!!

Lisa in Arbor Heights November 20, 2022 (7:57 am)

Congrats Team Samoa—I’m so happy for you!

Rucky the Seawolf November 20, 2022 (7:59 am)

Congratulations to Samoa, it wasn’t the outcome that was hoped for but way to fight until the very end. Cheers mates 🇼🇸

Svenry November 20, 2022 (11:28 am)

I saw the caravan of cars coming down Admiral Way toward Alki. Some of the passengers had climbed up through the sunroofs of a few trucks and were precariously perched on the roof. I felt like a concerned parent. At least now I know why they were so excited!

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