Celebrate the 93rd Year of the Daffodil Festival by joining us at our Grand Floral Parade on Saturday, April 11th, 2026! 4 cities, 1 day – Rain or Shine! Tacoma 10:15 | Puyallup 12:45 | Sumner 2:30 | Orting 5:00 There has been a parade every year since 1934, with the exception of the war years of 1943, […]
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The Queen’s Coronation is a very special celebration for the Daffodil Festival and the Princesses of the Royal Court. All Princesses participating in the Royalty program have been selected by their schools and communities to serve as ambassadors of the Daffodil Festival and Pierce County. This evening, a Queen will be chosen to reign over
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Join us for the Daffodil Festival Auction! A night of enjoyment and support of your favorite Pierce County Celebration and Leadership organization, graciously hosted by long time Festival Partners, the Tacoma Yacht Club. TICKETS COMING IN 2026 Questions? Contact [email protected]
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Princess Promenade initiates the official reign of The Daffodil Festival’s Royal Court each year. Following the crowning ceremony, each candidate will proudly be presented as an official Daffodil Princess and an Official Pierce County Good Will Ambassador. This is the Royal Court’s first appearance of their reign in their full regalia! Location: TBD Time: TBD Ticket
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Join the Daffodil Festival as we install our new 2026 Executive Board and announce our appointed Board of Directors. Location Fircrest Country Club TIME TBD Formal (Black Tie) Attire | Silent Auction Menu & Tickets TBD
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Come one, come all, to the Daffodil Festival’s annual Princess Tea! The Daffodil Festival Royal Court is so excited to invite you to the Daffodil Princess Tea, taking place Sunday, May 4th, at Laurel Creek Manor in Sumner. This fun-filled afternoon comes complete with tasty teatime treats, a Princess dance party, and plenty more! Don’t
Community, Creativity, and Mental Health: A Princess with Purpose In this month’s “Once a Princess, Always a Princess: Alumna Spotlight”, we’re introducing you to Orting 2012 Alumna, Morgan (Butler-Koler) Bernardi. Morgan’s journey with the Daffodil Festival began about 10 years before she ever wore a crown. After moving to Orting in the second grade, she
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Ladies and Gentleman, welcome back to The Buzz: Blog and our Alumnae Spotlights! Today we are exploring the journey of our Princess Annie. Annie served as the Stadium Princess in 2002 under President Nella Hawks. Their theme “Reasons to Smile” reflects that spring is a happy time filled with sunshine, and the daffodils are finally
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Remembering a Daffodil Festival Leader, Mentor, & Steward September 1943 – March 16, 2025 With profound sadness, we share the passing of Robert G. Wekell, a cherished leader, mentor, and lifelong steward of the Daffodil Festival. Rob passed away on March 16, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of service, dedication, and community spirit that touched
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Ladies and Gentlemen welcome to another Buzz: Blog Alumni Spotlight and today we are with Mary the Franklin Pierce’s Princess from 1973. Their theme, Happiness is… This Theme explores the idea of sugar spice, and everything nice. Mary has participated in watching the festival as much as she can and as she says “I continue
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