About The Spokane Lilac Festival
Since 1938 the Spokane Lilac Festival Association has been celebrating the Spokane community. The annual week of festivities combines the city’s famous lilacs with community events to paint the town purple, culminating in the nation's largest Armed Forces Torchlight Parade in downtown Spokane.
Annual Lilac Festival Events
The Spokane Lilac Festival hosts events throughout the year. Most notably, The Lilac Royalty Scholarship and Development Program recognizes outstanding young women for their achievements and provides learning opportunities that support character-building and servant leadership.
Lilac Festival Week Events
The Spokane Lilac Festival takes place annually the third week in May when the lilacs are in full bloom. What started in 1938 as a modest tradition, the Lilac Festival is now a week-long celebration Honoring Our Military, Empowering Our Youth, and Showcasing Our Region.
Junior Lilac Parade
2nd Saturday of May 10:30 AM
The Spokane Lilac Festival Week kicks off with a Saturday morning parade through downtown, showcasing elementary and junior high school bands and organizations.
Queen’s Luncheon
3rd Friday in May
The Lilac Festival Royal Court hosts all local and out-of-town Royalty, past and present, at the annual Spokane Lilac Festival Queen's Luncheon the Friday before the Armed Forces Torchlight Parade.
The Centennial Hotel
Spokane Lilac Festival President’s Gala
3rd Friday in May
Join the Spokane Lilac Festival for an elegant evening the night before Parade Day. Get dressed to the nines, and enjoy amazing food and great entertainment with Heads of Festivals from the area, VIPs…
Spokane Lilac Festival Brewfest
3rd Saturday in May
The Lilac Festival Brewfest takes place in the Gesa Credit Union Pavilion in Riverfront Park and showcases our region's many award-winning and innovative breweries.
Cruzin’ The Falls Car Show
3rd Saturday in May
The Cruizin’ the Falls Car Show takes place on the day of the Armed Forces Torchlight Parade. Enjoy a showcase of classic cars from every era, food trucks, and live music before the parade…
Armed Forces Torchlight Parade
3rd Saturday in May 7:30 PM
Spokane is proud to host the largest Armed Forces Torchlight Parade in the nation! The Lilac Festival culminates with this grand event featuring bands, floats, military and equestrian groups, classic cars and much more…
Visit the Spokane Lilac Festival website for more information.
