The July 4th Parade of 2026
“MONUMENTAL TALKS” pass through “CITY BLOCKS”
KRKO Radio Staff Announcements from the Elevated lift were directed at the Parade Crowd that surrounded our 9/11 GMC Banner Trucks playing music as they pass through the Intersection of California & Colby. (Video by Olga Foraponova Wright)
Lead Truck (#1): Patriotic Band Marches.
And the last Truck (#5): The Fireman’s Prayer Anthem by Charles-Henri Avelange.
The 9/11 GMC Banner Trucks are playing music as they pass through the Intersection of Hewit & Colby. (Video by Don Long)
Lead Truck (#1): Patriotic Band Marches.
And the last Truck (#5): The Fireman’s Prayer Anthem by Charles-Henri Avelange.
PARADE BANNERS, SIGNS and FLYERS
For detailed FLYER and/or BANNER information go to: https://hartleymansion.com/monumental-talks-2026/
GMC
Many thanks to the Management and Staff of Pierre GMC of 5200 Evergreen Way for providing both our 5 GMC Sierra BANNER TRUCKS and Drivers.
All GMC Staff Drivers (In parade order)
- Courtney Lofgren
- Ramsis Ramos Trejo
- Lucian Largent
- John Largent
- Alexa Sprague Johnson
DWAYNE LANE
Also, Many Thanks to the Management and Staff of Dwayne Lane, 10515 Evergreen Way, for providing Our 9/11 Master of Ceremonies / Mayor of Mukilteo Joe Marine with the Jeep needed to lead our 5 GMC Sierra Banner Trucks.
Joe Marine, MC of 9/11 Event & Mayor of Mukilteo
drove a Jeep that led the Procession of 5 GMC Trucks
FLYERS
Angelina Galeyeva and Dascha Wright helped with the “CAST” FLYER Design and QR Code.
Over 1,000+ FLYERS were handed out by our “FLYERS” to the Crowd during the Parade.
- Howie and Melinda Bargreen
- Jerry Bawyn
- Frank Craven
- Jamari Keller & Kylie Alexander
- Ken and Chris McLean
- Ray and Jeanine Warner
BANNERS and TRUCK DECORATION ASSEMBLY
- Randy Anderson AFW – Banner Builder ‘Extraordinaire’
- Unique GMC Truck Decorative Design and Creativity provided by Drivers, “FLYERS”, and Photographers!
- Our Banners were produced by Vinyl Lab NW; Brett Lane
- Our FLYERS were produced by Pacific Copy; Brenda Cook
LOUDSPEAKERS
Loudspeakers in Trucks #1 and #5 provided the Parade Crowd a dominant audio featuring the Patriotic Marching Band music (Truck #1) and Firefighter’s Prayer Anthem (Truck #5).
Loudspeakers from “Total Rentals” and “CORT Party Rental” were very much appreciated.
Ken McLean provided marvelous Audio Technical Support both prior to and during the Parade!
PRE-PARADE BREAKFAST at KATE’S
Our Parade “Crew” was Welcomed for Breakfast at Kate’s Restaurant by Roni!
- Howie and Melinda Bargreen
- Frank Craven
- Alexa Sprague Johnson
- John Largent
- Lucian Largent
- Courtney Lofgren
- Joe Marine
- Ken and Chris McLean
- Jamari Keller and Kylie Alexander
- David Narvaez
- Ray and Jeanine Warner
- Ramsis Ramos Trejo
POST-PARADE FIREMAN’S HALL GATHERING
Photos of Everett Firefighter’s, Family and Friends at a Post-Parade gathering located at the Firefighter’s Hall on Hewitt Avenue.
Also, standing in front of our Parade GMC Truck #5 Left to Right are Photos of David Narvaez, Jerry Bawyn; Don Schwab & Frank Craven.
POST PARADE BUCKS AMERICAN CAFÉ
Post-Parade “Break Time” at Bucks American Café on Hewitt Avenue with service by “Faith”
- Jerry Bawyn
- Frank Craven
- David Narvez
- Sanford Wright