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 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
Street, moves south on Georgia Avenue, and concludes at the intersection of
Silver Spring Avenue and Georgia Avenue. 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.
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