Volunteer
to become a Spokane Lilac Festival Volunteer or Director
The Spokane Lilac Festival is a volunteer based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Spokane, WA. Since 1938, we have depended on the support of our dedicated volunteers to bring Spokane the largest Armed Forces Torchlight Parade in the nation, as well as many events before, during and after Festival week.
If you are interested in working with one of our many special committees that heavily rely on volunteers, click on the “Become A Volunteer” button.
Costs of Becoming a Lilac Festival Director
Financial Commitment
Annual director dues are $150. Invoice issued in September.
Payment options:
- Pay in full, or
- 50% by Oct. 31 and 50% by Jan. 31, or
- Quarterly installments completed by March 31.
Purchase and maintain the official SLFA director uniform.
Participate in fundraising efforts, including recruiting new members and attending ticketed SLFA events.
Time Commitment
- Attend a minimum of 4 director meetings annually (typically Sept–June schedule).
- Serve on at least one committee or division (Float, Hosting, Parade, Royalty, Military Relations, Communications, etc.).
- Work assignments on Armed Forces Torchlight Parade Day (third Saturday in May).
- Support SLFA events such as Coronation, Royal Tea Party, Art Show, President’s Gala, and others.
- Represent SLFA at parades: encouraged to attend 2 regional day parades and 1 Northwest Festival Hosting overnight parade.