Parade Section

PHOTOS: Scenes from Discover Burien’s “Boo in Burien”

PHOTOS: Scenes from Discover Burien’s “Boo in Burien”

Another “Boo in Burien” is in the books and despite cold, gray weather 152nd Street played host to a horde of costumed kids and pets in an annual celebration capped off with the traditional... [Read more]

<i>Man, What a Great Country We Live In!</i> Reflections on an Awesome 4th of July

Man, What a Great Country We Live In! Reflections on an Awesome 4th of July

It was a very awesome 4th of July for many, especially this Reporter, who was fortunate enough to have spent the day in two fantastic Burien locations – my own neighborhood, where I was crowned “King of Three Tree Point”…

PHOTOS: Scenes From The 91st Annual Burien Independence Day Parade

PHOTOS: Scenes From The 91st Annual Burien Independence Day Parade

The weather was just about perfect for yesterday’s 91st Annual Burien Independence Day Parade and we were there to photograph the results. BTB photog Michael Brunk was stationed on 152nd Street and... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Burien’s Hi-Liners ‘Jellicle Cats’ Cavort at 4th of July Parade

PHOTOS: Burien’s Hi-Liners ‘Jellicle Cats’ Cavort at 4th of July Parade

Our friends from The Hi-Liners ‘Jellicle Cats’ cavorted at the Burien 4th of July Parade Wednesday, “because Jellicles can and Jellicles do!” Click images to see larger versions/slideshow: #gallery-3... [Read more]

REMINDER: Burien’s Independence Day Parade Starts at 3 p.m.; Look for Us!

REMINDER: Burien’s Independence Day Parade Starts at 3 p.m.; Look for Us!

The 91st Annual Burien Independence Day Parade will kick-off at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 4, starting at Ambaum Blvd. SW and SW 149th Street, and will feature your original B-Town Bloggers (look for us... [Read more]


City & SW King County Chamber of Commerce to Present 4th of July Parade


City & SW King County Chamber of Commerce to Present 4th of July Parade

Can you believe that the 4th of July is just about three weeks away? Yikes. The City of Burien and the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce (we’re members) will be presenting the 91st Annual... [Read more]

SW King County Chamber Still Seeking Participants for Burien 4th of July Parade

SW King County Chamber Still Seeking Participants for Burien 4th of July Parade

The Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce (we’re members) wants our Readers to know that they’re seeking Participants and Sponsors for the 2012 Burien Independence Day Parade on the 4th... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Taking A Look At Burien’s 90th Independence Day Parade

PHOTOS: Taking A Look At Burien’s 90th Independence Day Parade

Yesterday’s 90th Independence Day parade took place under the most beautiful summer weather we’ve had yet. BTB’s Michael Brunk was on the scene shooting photos and put together this massive... [Read more]

REMINDER: Burien’s Independence Day Parade Starts At 3pm On Monday!

REMINDER: Burien’s Independence Day Parade Starts At 3pm On Monday!

REMINDER: Burien’s 90th Annual Independence Day Parade will start at 3 p.m. on Monday, July 4th (we’re Media Sponsors), and the weather peeps are calling for “mostly sunny, with a high... [Read more]

90th Burien Independence Day Parade Will Embody Community Spirit, Pride

90th Burien Independence Day Parade Will Embody Community Spirit, Pride

The 4th of July is just a week away, and what better way to celebrate it than by attending Burien’s 90th (!) annual Independence Day Parade, presented by the city and the Southwest King County Chamber... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Sights & Sounds From Seattle’s Martin Luther King Rally & Parade

PHOTOS: Sights & Sounds From Seattle’s Martin Luther King Rally & Parade

By Nicholas Johnson Thousands of MLK Day celebrants strolled through Seattle’s streets Monday afternoon. Following a route from Garfield High School down to the Federal Building at 2nd Avenue and... [Read more]

PHOTO FRIDAY: Looking Back At This Year’s Boo In Burien

PHOTO FRIDAY: Looking Back At This Year’s Boo In Burien

This year’s “Boo in Burien” took place last Saturday (Oct 30) to the accompaniment of frequent rain. A little precipitation didn’t keep local kids and dogs from crowding into Olde... [Read more]

Highline High’s Annual Homecoming Pep Rally Will Be Oct. 29th

Highline High’s Annual Homecoming Pep Rally Will Be Oct. 29th

Highline High School’s annual Homecoming Pep Rally will take place Friday, Oct. 29th from 3pm – 5pm at Burien Town Square, with lots of exuberant young fans, marching band and more. After the Pep... [Read more]

TIME LAPSE/PHOTOS/VIDEOS: Three Tree Point Celebrates The 4th

TIME LAPSE/PHOTOS/VIDEOS: Three Tree Point Celebrates The 4th

Despite gray skies and occasional rain, Burien’s Three Tree Point neighborhood celebrated Independence Day 2010 with a day full of block party-like activities, starting with a community breakfast... [Read more]

SLIDESHOW: Sights And Sounds From Burien’s Independence Day Parade

SLIDESHOW: Sights And Sounds From Burien’s Independence Day Parade

Despite threatening gray skies, residents lined the streets of downtown Burien to celebrate the 4th of July with the annual Independence Day Parade. Excited kids and adults alike enjoyed a procession of... [Read more]

INSIDE TIP: Seafair Pirates Will “Raid” The Mark, Elmer’s, CC’s After The Parade

INSIDE TIP: Seafair Pirates Will “Raid” The Mark, Elmer’s, CC’s After The Parade

We have a hot inside tip that our friends the Seafair Pirates will “raid” three bars in Burien this Sunday following the Independence Day Parade. The three bars be The Mark Restaurant (918... [Read more]

Here’s What To Expect In Sunday’s Independence Day Parade; Plus A Map

Here’s What To Expect In Sunday’s Independence Day Parade; Plus A Map

Burien’s 89th annual Independence Day Parade is scheduled for this Sunday, July 4th, beginning at 3pm, and since we’re the main Media Sponsor, we thought we’d take a few moments to let... [Read more]

89th Annual Independence Day Parade Embodies Community Spirit, Pride

89th Annual Independence Day Parade Embodies Community Spirit, Pride

Just what is it about a parade that is so magical? Patriotic music fills the air as colorful floats drift idyllically down the street. Esteemed veterans proudly salute the American flag, beauty queens... [Read more]

Some Serious Fun Going On As The City Of Des Moines Turns 50 This Weekend!

Some Serious Fun Going On As The City Of Des Moines Turns 50 This Weekend!

We already told you about our neighbor to the north, White Center, and its “Jubilee Days” street party this coming weekend, and now we’d like to tell you about another neighbor’s... [Read more]

“Jubilee Days” Coming To White Center This Weekend

“Jubilee Days” Coming To White Center This Weekend

Our diverse neighbor to the north, White Center, is holding its 21st Annual “Jubilee Days” Street Fair this  Saturday, July 18th and Sunday, July 19th, celebrating this year with the theme,... [Read more]

Our First-Hand Account Of Being In The 4th Of July Parade

Our First-Hand Account Of Being In The 4th Of July Parade

by Scott Schaefer Have you ever been in a parade? How about Burien’s Annual 4th of July Parade? Well, we were lucky enough to be accepted (how that happened we still don’t know…), and... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Burien Little Theatre Preps For 4th Of July Parade

PHOTOS: Burien Little Theatre Preps For 4th Of July Parade

Burien Little Theatre took part in the 88th Annual 4th of July Parade last Saturday, and they sent us this photo slideshow of them preparing for the event, in costume promoting their upcoming play “Psycho... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Scenes From Burien’s 4th Of July Parade

PHOTOS: Scenes From Burien’s 4th Of July Parade

Burien’s 88th annual 4th of July parade featured local businesses, organizations, schools, artists, bands, mascots on Segways, the Seafair Pirates, and more, as well as your very own B-Town Bloggers... [Read more]

Come See Us In The 88th Annual Burien 4th Of July Parade (2009)

Come See Us In The 88th Annual Burien 4th Of July Parade (2009)

Burien’s 88th annual 4th of July Parade is coming on, um…oh yeah, JULY 4th, starting at 3pm, beginning at Ambaum Blvd. SW and SW 149th Street, then winding its way through good ol’ B-Town’s... [Read more]