Join the Leschi Community Council in celebrating the Leschi Park Centennial

11:00 a.m.

• Tree Walk led by Arthur Lee Jacobson
• Juggling performed by Andy Demetre
• Strolling Banjo Player

12:00 noon

• All City Marching Band conducted by Marcus Pimpleton

1:00 p.m.

• Offficial Program Opening with a Welcome by Thurston Muskelly, LCC President Emeritus 
• The History of Leschi told by Author and Historian Juius Rochester
• The Story of Chief Leschi told by Chief of the Nisqually Tribe, Cynthia Iyall
• Welcoming Words from Mayor Nichols and Tim Gallagher, Leschi Historian
• Recognition of Phil Sanders, Leschi Park Gardener & Wade Vaugh by Richard Conlin
• Introduction of the Centennial Committee by Sharon Sobers, LCC President

2:00 p.m.

• Music of the Era performed by The Sedentary Sousa Band

3:00 p.m.

• Vintage Clothing Show narrated by Lynn Gough

4:00 p.m.

• The Labor History of the Period told in story and song by the Seattle Labor Chorus

5:30 p.m.

• Cornucopia Concert Band

7:00 p.m.

• Silent Movie:  The Goldrush

Ongoing attractions:

• History Tent
• Dragon Boat rides from Leschi Dock 12-4 p.m.
• Antique Car Show 1-3 p.m.

 

This event was made possible by the generous grants from the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs and the Department of Neighborhoods Outreach Funds and the donation of Leschi residents and businesses.