West Seattle Grand Parade featured Adah Cruzen and Carl Blake
West Seattle Grand Parade featured Adah Cruzen and Carl Blake
West Seattle philanthropist Adah Cruzen who has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to various community causes and organizations over the years was the West Seattle Grand Parade co- Grand Marshall.
Photo by Patrick Robinson
Sat, 07/20/2019
The West Seattle Grand Parade rolled down California Ave once again under the watchful eye of Grand Marshall and West Seattle philanthropist Adah Cruzen. Cruzen whose donations have graced several West Seattle organizations and efforts with hundreds of thousands of dollars was also the Orville Rummel Community Service award winner for 2019. Her co- Grand Marshall was the well known former owner of Blakes Bakery Carl Blake.
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The entire West Seattle High School cheer staff in mid-air. Photo by Patrick Robinson
The Vancouver Police Drill Team. Photo by Kimberly Robinson