THE DAFFODIL FESTIVAL

79th Annual

Grand Floral
Street Parades

Saturday, April 14th, 2012

51st Annual
Junior Parade
April 21st, 2012

60th Annual
Marine Parade
April 22nd, 2012

2012 President's Message

Welcome to the 79^th Annual Daffodil Festival, the theme that I have chosen is Dont Stop Believing. I had the privilege of serving this organization as President in 2005 and the theme that year was Dreams Come Alive in 2005 while I still have Dreams, I have found that you need to Believe in those dreams and in yourself to make them come true.

The Daffodil Festival Grand Floral Parade will be held on April 14, 2012. I invite you to attend the many events that lead up to our fantastic parade, held in four cities all in one day. Please join us as we continue this local community tradition.

The Daffodil Festival travels to over 20 Community Festivals, throughout the Pacific Northwest and Canada, as ambassadors of Pierce County and its Communities, participating in events much like our own Festival.

I would like to leave you this piece of adviceDont Stop Believingwhether it is in the Easter Bunny, Santa Clause, the Tooth Fairy, or most of all yourselves, you can accomplish so much if you just believe.

Susan McGuire
Daffodil Festival President 2012

Join the Festival & Make a Difference

The Daffodil Festival, a 501(c)(3) Organization, will celebrate its 79th year during the 2012 festival season and takes pride in calling the great State of Washington, specifically Pierce County, its home. The Festival is an annual event that culminates in April with a Grand Floral Street Parade, which travels through the cities of Tacoma, Puyallup, Sumner and Orting, all in one day.

The theme for the 2012 parade is "Don't Stop Believing". The highlights of the year include activities for the whole family. The Festival's activities showcase the importance of youth and provide positive venues for their talents. The Daffodilians hope you and your family will enjoy and participate in the many family oriented events and that it will prove to be a memorable time. Adding many more wonderful memories to your Daffodil Festival experiences.