The holiday season kicks off in style when local celebrities gather to ring the iconic bells of The Salvation Army red kettles in Downtown Seattle on Tuesday, December 4, from noon to 1pm. The festivities will be led by Salvation Army Divisional Commander, Major Douglas Tollerud, at the corner of 5th Avenue and Pine Street, in front of the festive Nordstrom windows.

He will be joined by athletes and coaches, TV and radio personalities, and some of the leading philanthropic members of our community - all helping The Salvation Army raise money for this great cause.

Hailed as one of the most fun events in the area, it is a chance to see the famous, and an opportunity to help those in need by donating to a kettle. Due to the challenging economy, more families throughout the Northwest need the help and resources of The Salvation Army. This is an opportunity for celebrities, fans and the community to rally together to help The Salvation Army continue helping others.

This year marks the 38th annual Celebrity Bell Ringing event, a tradition founded by Advisory Board member Herb Mead. Since 1974, Celebrity Bell Ringing has raised millions of dollars for families in need.

Scheduled to participate:

• Steve Sarkisian University of Washington Football Coach (2009 - present)
• Jim Lambright  Former University of Washington Football Coach (1993 - 1998)
• Lorenzo Romar University of Washington Basketball Coach (2002 - present)
• Brad Evans Seattle Sounders FC
• Kasey Keller Seattle Sounders FC
• Mike Morgan Seattle Seahawks
• Bobby Wagner Seattle Seahawks
• K.J. Wright Seattle Seahawks
• Jeff Cirillo Former Seattle Mariners third baseman (2002 - 2003)
• John Diaz Seattle Police Chief
• Kaci Aitchison KCPQ 13 TV
• Brien Blakely KCPQ 13 TV
• Aaron Levine KCPQ 13 TV
• M.J. McDermott KCPQ 13 TV
• Kelly O'Connell KCPQ 13 TV
• Bill Wixey KCPQ 13 TV
• Dennis Bounds KING 5 TV
• Jean Enersen KING 5 TV
• John Knicely KIRO 7 TV
• Michelle Millman KIRO 7 TV
• Mary Nam KOMO 4 TV
• Shaniqua Manning NWCN TV
• AJ  Click 98.9
• Bill Swartz ESPN radio
• John Curley KIRO radio
• Tim Haeck KIRO radio
• Owen Murphy KIRO radio
• Ursula Reutin KIRO radio
• Tom Tangney KIRO radio
• Manda Factor KOMO Newsradio
• Gregg Hersholt KOMO Newsradio
• John Carlson KVI AM
• Mark Christopher WARM 106.9
• Brooke Fox, Jubal Flagg MOViN 92.5
• Seahawks SeaGals Courtney and Heidi
• Seattle Seahawks Blitz