The West Seattle Grand Parade was started in the 1935 by then American Legion Post 160 Commander Orville Rummel. Today there is an annual trophy that bears the founders name, that is given to a community member that excels in community service.
The parade is a proud member of the Seafair family of events and includes all the pirates, clowns, marching bands, drill teams, floats, pageantry and excitement that leads up to the Seafair Torchlight Parade held in downtown Seattle the following week.
(Photo: Post 160 Judge Advocate and Coast Guard retiree Elbert "Mac" McKinney in the rear seat. Post 9/11 Marine Corps veteran and Post 160 Adjutant Kyle Geraghty in the passenger seat.
