DUFF MCKAGAN Named Grand Marshal Of Seafair Torchlight Parade

June 20, 2012

According to KiroTV.com, Seattle musician Duff McKagan (VELVET REVOLVER, DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED, GUNS N' ROSES) will be this year's Grand Marshal of the Alaska Airlines Seafair Torchlight Parade in downtown Seattle, Washington.

This year's parade is on Saturday, July 28, at 7:30 p.m. As always, it starts at Seattle Center and heads downtown along Fourth Avenue on a 2-1/2 mile route.

"Duff is a huge Seattle fan, he loves all things Seattle, including Seafair. He grew up enjoying the hydroplane races and coming to the Torchlight Parade," Seafair President Beth Knox said in a statement. "He's just a big advocate for all things Seattle. One of the things he's most excited about is being knighted by our Seafair Queen and King Neptune."

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