Armed Forces Torchlight Parade
A nighttime parade featuring illuminated floats, marching bands, and military units through downtown.
The Spokane Lilac Festival Armed Forces Torchlight Parade is the signature nighttime event of the Lilac Festival in Spokane and one of the largest community parades in the Inland Northwest. Held in the evening as downtown lights come on, the parade features a glowing procession of illuminated floats, marching bands, military units, drill teams, and community organizations moving through the heart of the city. The twilight setting gives the event its “torchlight” name and creates a dramatic backdrop as music, lights, and civic pride fill the streets. As the centerpiece of the Spokane Lilac Festival, the parade is known for honoring the military, celebrating youth participation, and showcasing the diversity of the region. It draws tens of thousands of spectators each year who line downtown streets to experience the pageantry and energy of this long-standing Spokane tradition.
