The Wallingford Kiddie Parade (now Wallingford Family Parade) was begun in 1949 and promoted as “All About Kids” by Seafair, Seattle's summer festival since 1950.
In this image children in costume march west into the intersection of 45th Street and Wallingford Avenue, the neighborhood’s signature cross-roads.
Signs in image: Wallingford Picture & Gift Shop; Archie's New 4 Chair Barber Shop; Daily Maid Creamery and Coffee Bar; Bartell Drugs; Northwest Home & Auto Supply
Caption information source: https://pauldorpat.com/2009/07/16/wallingfords-kiddies-parade-60th-anniversary
ID Number: SHS15954
Date: 1955
Physical Description: 1 negative: b&w ; 4 x 5 in.
Additional Information: Digital copy of this item available thanks to funding from a 2016 Institute for Museum and Library Services grant. Metadata updated as part of a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the Library Services and Technology Act, through the Washington State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.
