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Daffodil Festival Facts

Did you know . . .?

  • The Daffodil Parade is the longest traveling parade in the United States. Going to four cities all in one cay. (Tacoma, Puyallup, Sumner & Orting)
     
  • Next to Mount Rainier, the Daffodil Festival has the most exposure in Pierce County.
     
  • The Grand Floral Daffodil Parade is Free to the public.
     
  • 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.
     
  • Daffodil Festival members, called 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 Daffodil Festival's traveling float further represents Pierce County by attending numerous festivals & parades throughout the Pacific Northwest and Canada from April to December.
     
  • The Royalty Program showcases the youth 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.