[Spokane, WA] The Spokane Lilac Festival Association announces the award honorees of the 2026 Spokane Lilac Festival Armed Forces Torchlight Parade in the float, equestrian, and marching band categories.
The parade took place on Saturday evening, May 16, 2026. Judging took place throughout the day and during the parade.
Float Judging Results
Lilac Sweepstakes Award (Best Overall Community Float)
#28 – Ritzville
Queen’s Award (Best in Population 500-2,000)
1st Place: #60 – Freeman
2nd Place: #31 – Manson
3rd Place: #52 – Oroville
President’s Award (Best in Population 2,000-15,000)
1st Place: #43 – Deer Park
2nd Place: #138 – Sunnyside
3rd Place: #135 – Prosser
Grand Marshall Award (Best in Population 15,000-700,000)
1st Place: #76 – Wenatchee
2nd Place: #39 – Penticton
3rd Place: #54 – Valleyfest
Torchlight Awards (for Best Lighting)
1st Place: TBA
2nd Place: TBA
3rd Place: TBA
Richard Logerwell Memorial Award: #138 – Sunnyside
Equestrian Awards
Michael Dedmon Memorial Award of Excellence: #100 – Miss Newport Rodeo
Evelyn Jones “Best Overall Equestrian”: #105 – Miss Colorama Pro Rodeo
Lilac Spirit Award: #23 – Ellensburg Rodao Queen
Marching Band Awards
The following schools earned “Lilac Gold Standard Awards” at the 2026 Armed Forces Torchlight Parade. The order is in alphabetical order and does not represent a hierarchy. The Lilac Gold Standard represents a high level of excellence. All bands in the parade, regardless of school or band size are eligible for this award. They are chosen by two expert band adjudicators. Sponsored by Empowering Paople.
Mt. Spokane Wildcats
Cashmere High School
Cheney High School
West Seattle High School
Mead High School
Evergreen Middle School
Highland High School Scotties
Rogers High School
Lewis and Clark High School
Lakeside High School
Mariner High School
Liberty Lancers
Medical Lake High School
Ferris High School
North Central High School
Oak Harbor High School
Moses Lake High School
Quincy High School
Reardan Edwall High School
Prosser High School
Central Valley High School
Ridgeline High School
Shadle Park High School
University High School
