December 6, 2024 12:11 PM
12/06/2024 - Lighted Farm Implement Parade 20 Officers on duty
20 Sunnyside Police Officers will be on duty to keep Lighted Farm Implement Parade route safe.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT CITY MANAGER MIKE GONZALEZ FOR INTERVIEWS AT 509-850-4748.
Email: mgonzalez@sunnyside-wa.gov
12/6/24
2O OFFICERS ON DUTY FOR THE PARADE
The City of Sunnyside, Washington will host the Lighted Farm Implement Parade on Saturday December 7th beginning at 6:30 p.m., and typically finishes up around 8:00 p.m. The parade is the largest of its kind in Washington State. Nearly 40,000 people will attend that parade and that means incredible coordination is required by the Sunnyside Police Department, public works department and volunteers. Sunnyside City Manager Mike Gonzalez says with such a big crowd expected Saturday, the police department will bring in extra officers. “Chief Rob Layman has been working really hard with his officers on a traffic control and safety plan. SPD will have 20 officers on duty around the city to make sure our guests are safe throughout the night. It’s extremely important to me that we have a safe environment for this event,” said Gonzalez.
GET TO SUNNYSIDE EARLY
With nearly 40,000 people expected to watch the parade, city officials are urging parade watchers to get to Sunnyside early. “We are encouraging folks to get here early because traffic is going to be robust. We’re also asking drivers to be patient because our city essentially triples in size on this day. Watch out for kids and families, and we are keeping a close eye on drivers who are intoxicated. My advice is to pack your patience and enjoy the, largest, best and brightest, parade in Eastern Washington,” said Gonzalez.
THE PARADE ROUTE
Parade participants will stage at the corner of Edison Ave. and Barnard Blvd. beginning around 3 p.m. Judging for the best lighted implement will begin around 4 p.m. The parade will head west on Edison Ave., past City Hall and through downtown. The implements will veer off on Zillah Ave. north towards Yakima Valley Hwy. “We’re so excited about the parade. Carter Killian and his family have turned this into a tradition. Our community and the entire region have embraced this parade. I’m grateful to the Mid-Day Rotary who has helped organize this event and our city staff who has worked hard to put this on. Our fire department led by Chief Cameron Haubrich has also worked hard on safety routes in case we need to transport residents in an emergency. It’s going to be incredible,” said Gonzalez
The parade is free to attend!