Disney Magic Comes to Life in One Little Washington State Town

A small town in Washington State is getting set for a Disney-themed weekend that I'm sure families are going to love.

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My hometown is Clarkston, Washington, and it's part of the Lewiston Idaho/Clarkston Washington area. A bridge separates Idaho and Clarkston, and one of the claims of fame for Lewiston is Walt Disney.

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It might surprise some to discover that Walt Disney's wife Lillian is from Lapwai Idaho, just a few miles from Lewiston, and now the LC Valley is getting ready to celebrate the 100th wedding anniversary of Walt and Lillian with a Disney-themed weekend in downtown Lewiston, July 11–12, 2025.

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If you are a huge Disney fan, it's a quick two-hour drive from the Tri-Cities to bask in all things Disney.

According to the dailyfly.com, here are a few of the events you can check out during the Disney weekend in Lewiston and Clarkston:

Friday, July 11 – “Dapper Days” (5 PM – 11 PM)

Events at Brackenbury Square and Pioneer Park will include:

• Food, drinks, and live music downtown (5–7 PM)
• A Best Dressed “Dapper Days” costume contest (7 PM)
• Disney-themed live performances at Sound Downtown (7:30 PM)
• A free outdoor screening of Moana 2 at dusk in Pioneer Park

Saturday, July 12 – “Century of Love: Disney Anniversary Celebration” (10 AM – 12 PM)
Festivities in downtown Lewiston and the library area will feature:

• A Disney Children’s Parade on Main Street (10 AM)
• A mayoral proclamation, performance from Frozen, Disney costume contest, and cake (10:30 AM)
• Family-friendly activities include face painting, scavenger hunts, character photo opportunities, and giveaways

There will be contests and just a fun weekend to enjoy all things Disney. If you are a big fan of Disney, you can check out more details on the event through the Lewis-Clark Valley Chamber of Commerce.