PREVIEW: Fiestas Patrias parade in South Park this Saturday, with grand marshal from West Seattle
(WSB photo, 2025 Fiestas Patrias parade) This weekend, Seattle celebrates Latin American culture heritage during Fiestas Patrias, starting with the Saturday morning parade in South Park, with a West Seattleite as this year’s grand marshal – King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda, who lives in North Delridge. The parade precedes an all-weekend Fiestas Patrias festival at […]
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