Members of the Boeing Veterans Engagement team walk the Blue Angels balloon through downtown Seattle during this year ’ s Seafair Torchlight Parade . ( Boeing photo )
His victory also won him the right to choose the location of the following year ’ s races . He brought the hydroplane races to Seattle , and they ’ ve been intertwined with Seafair ever since .
Each year , Boeing also proudly sponsors the Boeing Maritime Celebration , a tribute to the people who devote their careers to serving our country . This honors their dedication , reminding us of the importance of their service . Additionally , the Seafair Torchlight parade is an annual tradition that brings the community together . In support of this event , local Boeing employees volunteer at our “ Boeing Military Hospitality Room ,” which provides a place for military parade participants to enjoy lunch , rest and relax before embarking on the parade route . That includes our Boeing Veterans Engagement Team ; you might have seen them out this year guiding that enormous Blue Angel balloon in the parade .
The 1972 Blue Angels pose as they prepare for their Seafair flyover . ( Photo courtesy of Seafair )
Boeing volunteers prepare for the Boeing Military Hospitality Room . ( Boeing photo )
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