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The Spokane Lilac Festival said the city cut the parade route for 2026 by roughly 50%.

SPOKANE, Wash. - As organizers prepare for Spokane's annual Lilac Parade, they are dealing with unwelcome changes that may impact what parade-goers can see and do.