Going wild at West Seattle Grand Parade 2026: Six sights to see Saturday

We’re continuing West Seattle Grand Parade previews, looking ahead to Saturday’s big event (rolling down California SW from SW Lander to SW Edmunds, 11 am, preceded by the Float Dodger 5K at 9:30 am). From the 85+ parade entries, some ‘wild’ sights to see:

(WSB photo, 2025 West Seattle Grand Parade)

West Seattle Mrs. Ropers – Caftans, wigs, and bags will abound as these characters romp down the street

Seattle Art Cars – Of all the vehicles that are signed up to be part of the parade, these will likely be the wildest.

Seafair Clowns – The Pirates get much of the spotlight but these cavorting clowns are usually the biggest Seafair entry in the parade.

Seattle Police Motorcycle Drill Team – Keep your feet out of the street!

Orca Network Parade Pod – Among all the wildlife that graces us here around Puget Sound, killer whales are the top of the lineup. This advocacy group/sighting network will be marching.

Westside School “Swimming Salmon” – More wildlife – bringing a new meaning to “school of fish.”

West Seattle is one of just a few neighborhoods in the city that still has its own summer parade; enjoy yours this Saturday – presented by the West Seattle Rotary Service Foundation and produced by a small army of devoted volunteers! (More previews tomorrow.)

4 Replies to "Going wild at West Seattle Grand Parade 2026: Six sights to see Saturday"

  • WSRob July 16, 2026 (5:53 am)

    Any secret knowledge on best places to setup where the police motorcycles do their tricks along the way? I know they do one show in the junction, do they do other small shows along the route? I know it’s probably impossible to know, but I’m hoping to find a spot for my daughter. 

    • Odd son July 16, 2026 (11:10 am)

      In previous years, the drill team does maneuvers in front of H&R Block and Meeples. California between Manning and Charlestown seems to be a good location, I hope you and your daughter have a front row seat. 

    • WSB July 17, 2026 (11:40 am)

      Sorry to say, the parade organizers got late word the SPD drill team is canceling. I’ll be including this in the next preview story but mentioning it here as you had asked specifically about it. – TR

      • WSRob July 17, 2026 (11:53 am)

        Ah bummer!!!!!!!! Thank you for the heads up. That stinks. 

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