Gary Payton named grand marshal for Torchlight Parade
May 10, 2013, 9:18 AM | Updated: 9:24 am
Gary Payton has been named the Grand Marshal for this year's Torchlight Parade. (AP Photo/file)
(AP Photo/file)
Former Seattle SuperSonics player Gary Payton has been named as the grand marshal for the 2013 Torchlight Parade.
“We’re honored that Gary is serving in the Grand Marshal role and welcome him to the Seafair family,” said Beth Knox, President & CEO of Seafair.
“His international status as a sports legend combined with his commitment to the Seattle community makes him an ideal selection for the grand marshal role,” says Knox. “I know fans will come out on Torchlight Night to recognize Gary for his incredible accomplishments.”
The Seafair Torchlight Parade will be held this year on Saturday July 27.
The parade is one of the biggest Seafair events drawing around 150,000 every year to see the clowns, pirates, floats and boats of the season.
