On Saturday, July 31, thousands of Seattleites showed their pride at Seafair. With Apolo Ohno serving as grand marshal of the parade, community floats made their way down the street, showcasing what makes each respective community great.
 1: Members of the U.S. Coast Guard march down the street with the U.S. flag, garnering the most applause. 2: Thao Tran, a City of Seattle staff member, is the King on the Vietnamese community float. 3: Korean community members dress as important officials and royalty. 4: The Seafair pirate balloon is so big and tall that handlers had to be extra careful navigating around traffic lights. 5: Congressman Joseph Cao from Louisiana pay a special visit to Seattle and participates in the parade. 6: The Korean community had a huge showing this year. Young people in martial arts uniforms march down the street. 7: Musicians from the Korean community march to drum beats. 8: Famed U.S. Winter Olympian and Federal Way-native Apolo Ohno serves as grand marshal of the parade. He is shown with an unidentified fan. 9: Dad Curt Kolar with his kids, Kai Fukui Kolar (left), 5, and Akemi Fukui Kolar, 2. 10: The Panda is hugely popular with kids, weaving in and out of the aisles. Panda is played by U.S. Guard Robert Becklum. (Photos by George Liu/NWAW) |
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