Thousands line downtown streets for Seafair Torchlight Parade

SEATTLE, Wash. — Thousands of people watched one of the most beloved parts of Seattle's Seafair celebration in downtown on Saturday night: the Torchlight parade.

See photos from the parade in the slideshow here.

Groups from all over the state are represented in the two-and-a-half mile parade: Civic groups, neighborhoods, cultural and ethnic organizations. It’s a true snapshot of the people who make up our communities.

See highlights from the evening below.

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