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• Parade-goers enjoy the view

    May 16, 2010 in City on Page A1 There aren’t a lot of bad seats at the Lilac parade, but some are better than others. Like thousands who lined sidewalks in three-deep rows, 5-year-old Levi Knight of Spokane …

• Lilac royalty nominees dig into classes, community

  January 28, 2010 in Washington Voices on Page N1 It’s been 70 years since Shannon (Mahoney) Mitchell was selected as Spokane’s first Lilac queen. This year, a new batch of candidates are vying for the chance to wear the … 1

• Royal representatives chosen

  February 12, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V3 Being a Lilac Princess isn’t just an opportunity to ride on the float during the Torchlight Parade in May. It is a year of making appearances at hospitals, showing up …

• New Lilac queen takes stage

  February 9, 2009 in City on Page A6 Chloe Crittenden, a senior at Northwest Christian High School, has been selected as the 2009 Spokane Lilac Festival queen. “Thank you, thank you so much,” Crittenden said to the audience …

• Fab 14 ready for big day

  February 5, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V1 As little girls sitting along the streets of Spokane for the Torchlight Parade, they dreamed of a chance to ride the float, wearing lilac and waving to the crowds. This …

• Fab 14 compete for Lilac Court

  February 5, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page S1 As little girls sitting along the streets of Spokane for the Torchlight Parade, they dreamed of a chance to ride the float, wearing lilac and waving to the crowds. This …