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Thanksgiving Parade Has Openings for Additional Participants

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Thanksgiving Parade Has Openings for Additional Participants

Annual Thanksgiving Parade on Saturday, Nov. 16, in Silver Spring Has Openings for Additional Participants

Montgomery County is seeking colorful performing units and creative groups to march in the annual Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade, which will begin at 10 a.m. and conclude at noon on Saturday, Nov. 16, in Silver Spring. This event is the only Thanksgiving parade in the Washington metropolitan area.

Application submissions to join the parade are due at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Participation is free. The application and additional information about the parade are available here. The parade will take place rain or shine.

“The Thanksgiving Parade in Silver Spring is a long-standing Montgomery County tradition that brings together residents from across our community to celebrate the holiday season and our diversity,” said Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich. “Whether you are a performer, an artist or part of a creative group, this is your opportunity to showcase your talents to thousands of spectators. I encourage everyone to consider participating and help make this year’s parade the most memorable yet.”

The parade traditionally kicks off the holiday season in the Silver Spring Arts and Entertainment District. The procession begins at Ellsworth Drive and Fenton St., moves south on Georgia Ave., and concludes at the intersection of Silver Spring Ave. and Georgia Ave. Thousands of spectators attend each year.

Parade highlights include giant inflatable turkeys and penguins, sparkling floats, marching bands, lively dance troupes and Santa and his elves.

Thanksgiving or holiday-themed units are encouraged to apply, as well as marching bands, multicultural groups, majorettes and baton twirlers, artists, clowns, dance and gymnastic troupes, floats, sports teams, costumed characters, beauty queens, classic car clubs and other creative displays.

This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement.

 

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Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

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Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I hope the Thanksgiving parade receives many colorful and fun entries, Roy.  Have a great weekend.

Sep 27, 2024 11:56 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I hope that parade gets filled up quickly!

Sep 28, 2024 05:20 AM