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Daffodil Festival Facts

Did you know . . .?

  • The Daffodil Parade is the longest traveling parade in the United States at 26.2 miles.
     
  • Next to Mount Rainier, the Daffodil Float has the most exposure in Pierce County.
     
  • The Grand Floral Daffodil Parade is Free to the public.
     
  • The Royalty received a total of $52,000.00 in scholarships from the Daffodil Foundation in 2008
     
  • The Daffodil Festival is the only Northwest Festival that keeps all 23 of the candidates on the Royal Court, provides wardrobes and scholarships for each of them and includes them all in public appearances and speaking engagements.
     
  • The Daffodilians Promote Pierce County - Representing a group of citizens from several communities working together in a year-round salute to growth and cooperation. It puts Pierce County's best foot forward through media coverage, area-wide participation and activities for the whole family. Like the beautiful flower that inspired it, the Daffodil Parade is something worth showing off.
     
  • The Royalty Program showcases the yourth of Pierce County which exemplifies their role as ambassadors of goodwill.  The program helps each of them achieve their personal academic goals through the Festival's scholarship program.

 

2009 Scheduled Events . . .
 

  • Princess Selections at 23 area schools     ~      October and November 2008

  • Princess Promenade (Royal Court’s debut)   ~   February 21st, 2009

  • Queen’s Coronation   ~  March 13th, 2009

  • Mutt Show   ~  March 21st, 2009

  • Junior Parade   ~  March 28th, 2009

  • Grand Floral Parade   ~  April 4th, 2009

  • Princess Tea ~ April 18th, 2009

  • Marine Regatta   ~  April 19th, 2009

  • May through October the Daffodil Traveling Float, with Royalty and accompanying Daffodilians, appears in over 20 out of town parades throughout the Pacific Northwest promoting Pierce County.