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Photo Release: Coast Guard participates in Seattle’s 67th annual Seafair Torchlight Parade

July 31, 2016

Coast Guardsmen, from units across the Pacific Northwest, march down Fourth Avenue during Seattle’s 67th Seafair Torchlight Parade, July 30, 2016.

Dating back to the 1950s, the Torchlight Parade remains one of the longest running annual events in the Seattle area.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ali Flockerzi.

Coast Guard members wave to cheering crowds, July 30, 2016, while riding aboard a 29-foot Response Boat-Small II from Station Seattle during the annual Seafair Torchlight Parade.

Coast Guardsmen from various units across the Pacific Northwest volunteered to participate in Seattle’s 67th Torchlight Parade.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ali Flockerzi.

Rear Adm. Mark. E. Butt, commander, U.S. Coast Guard 13th District, waves to spectators, July 30, 2016, during the 67th Seafair Torchlight Parade.

Butt, along with Coast Guardsmen from around the Pacific Northwest, participated in Seattle’s annual parade.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ali Flockerzi.

Coast Guardsmen, from units across the Pacific Northwest, carry a large American flag down Fourth Avenue during Seattle’s 67th Seafair Torchlight Parade, July 30, 2016.

Dating back to the 1950s, the Torchlight Parade remains one of the longest running annual events in the Seattle area.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ali Flockerzi.

Fireman Nicholas Childers, dressed as PFD Panda, entertains kids before Seattle’s annual Seafair Torchlight Parade, July 30, 2016.

PFD Panda is a Coast Guard mascot used to bring attention to the importance of utilizing personal floatation devices while on the water.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ali Flockerzi. 

Actress Anna Faris interacts with Coast Guard members, July 30, 2016, who acted as her family’s security escorts during Seattle’s 67th Seafair Torchlight Parade.

The annual parade celebrates the tradition of true family and community entertainment.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ali Flockerzi.

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