Parade lightens, brightens up the East Side

By Clare Jensen

Puyallup Tribal News

  • PHOTO BY CLARE JENSEN

    A prayer circle at Takopid Clinic’s Christmas tree kicks off the East Side community’s lighted parade Dec. 11.

    <p>A prayer circle at Takopid Clinic’s Christmas tree kicks off the East Side community’s lighted parade Dec. 11.</p>

  • PHOTO BY CLARE JENSEN

    A prayer circle at Takopid Clinic’s Christmas tree kicks off the East Side community’s lighted parade Dec. 11.

    <p>A prayer circle at Takopid Clinic’s Christmas tree kicks off the East Side community’s lighted parade Dec. 11.</p>

  • PHOTO BY CLARE JENSEN

    Elders Services’ float during lighted parade Dec. 11.

    <p>Elders Services’ float during lighted parade Dec. 11.</p>

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    Representatives from Puyallup Tribal Children’s Services walk along East 32nd Street during lighted parade Dec. 11.

    <p>Representatives from Puyallup Tribal Children’s Services walk along East 32nd Street during lighted parade Dec. 11.</p>

  • PHOTO BY CLARE JENSEN

    Representatives from Puyallup Tribal Children’s Services walk along East 32nd Street during lighted parade Dec. 11.

    <p>Representatives from Puyallup Tribal Children’s Services walk along East 32nd Street during lighted parade Dec. 11.</p>

  • PHOTO BY CLARE JENSEN

    A festive float cruises by during the parade.

    <p>A festive float cruises by during the parade.</p>

  • PHOTO BY CLARE JENSEN

    Part of the Youth Center team dons festive Christmas attire.

    <p>Part of the Youth Center team dons festive Christmas attire.</p>

  • PHOTO BY CLARE JENSEN

    The Grinch and Cindy Lou Who even made an appearance.

    <p>The Grinch and Cindy Lou Who even made an appearance.</p>

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    City of Tacoma Waste Management Services participated in the Tribally-sponsored event.

    <p>City of Tacoma Waste Management Services participated in the Tribally-sponsored event.</p>

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