Left, Queen Joetta Engberg & Jan Crnich, the "Razzle Dazzle Ladies" of the Red Hat Society add color and cheer to the 4th of July Parade today in Burien. The Red Hat Society is a global organization of women and supports and encourages women in their pursuit of fun, friendship, freedom, fulfillment, and fitness. CLICK ON PHOTO FOR SLIDESHOW.
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The sun may have been the big star in today's 4th of July Parade in Burien as the bright rays, and community pride, heated up the downtown with marching bands, energetic dance teams, elaborate floats and vintage autos under the bright hot rays.
Local community members will recognize familiar faces among the many organizations and elected officials that participate.
This year, the Grand Marshall of the parade was John Feeney, recipient of the Burien Citizen of the Year award. He is a mentor in Highline’s New Start program, as well as a volunteer at several elementary school reading programs.
The parade began at 3 p.m. at Ambaum Blvd. S.W. and S.W. 149th St. The route headed south on Ambaum, east on S.W. 153rd St., north on 4th Ave. S.W. then west on S.W. 152nd. St.
The Boeing Company, the Burien/White Center Rotary Club, Highline Amateur Radio Club, Highline Medical Center, CleanScapes and Republic Services sponsored the parade.
Partners for the event were the city of Burien and the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce.
