Yesterday my daughter and I both got the urge to drive to Manito Park in Spokane, WA, to see the lilacs. So we gathered up our water bottles and her dog, hopped into her car, and off we went. A large lilac grove contains many varieties and colors of the fragrant bushes, including white and shades of pink, purple, and blue. They don't all bloom at once, so the beauty is spread out over a few weeks' time.
The lilac festival was canceled last year as well as this year, due to Covid panic. I've always wanted to attend the parade, but have never managed to do so. I enjoy parades, but finding a place to park is always a challenge, and then driving out of the downtown area afterwards is also problematic. So I haven't even tried. Maybe next year I will go for it!
I can smell them all the way here in Michigan!
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Ahh, weeping willows and lilacs, two of my absolute favorites! I'm so glad you all got to go out for such a delightfully smelling outing:)
It was a pleasant change of scenery!
I always show up hours before the parade and get parking. Then I walk around and photograph them setting up. The pictures are way more interesting than the parade. I bring lunch or something and let the crazies get out of town or leave before the end. You choose.
This way, you can have your cake and eat it. Works for me downtown DC.
The lilacs are splendorous! Thank you for showing them off. If I had twenty-five acres, twenty of them would be lilacs! Thanks for sharing the beauty!
Yes, your parade strategy is definitely the way to go! Glad you enjoyed the photos.
I really did! It was fun!