PHOTOS: Thousands enjoy lively Strawberry Festival

This year's Strawberry Festival combined successful traditions, such as the Saturday night street dance with The Portage Fill, with new Japanese heritage elements, including a float in the Grand Parade featuring children from the Tacoma Kabuki Academy, a community Bon Odori dance and a new kids' zone attraction — a zipline.

This year’s Strawberry Festival combined successful traditions, such as the Saturday night street dance with The Portage Fill, with new Japanese heritage elements, including a float in the Grand Parade featuring children from the Tacoma Kabuki Academy, a community Bon Odori dance and a new kids’ zone attraction — a zipline.

For photos from the three days of festivities, click here.