Event 

2012 “THE BLADE 25th Annual Holiday Parade Presented by Taylor Automotive Group”

Saturday, November 17, 2012  

Parade Start Time: 10:00 am

 

Event Organizer: 

THE BLADE, 541 N. Superior Street, Toledo, Ohio 43660.

 

Parade Director/Coordinator: 

Mark Peddicord,  Marketing Manager, 419.724.6394 or mpeddicord@toledoblade.com

 

Mission Statement

THE BLADE 25th Holiday Parade Presented by Taylor Cadillac is committed to providing a fun, family-friendly Holiday Celebration that enhances the community’s image; helps drive consumer traffic from Northwest, Ohio and Southeast Michigan to downtown Toledo; and provide local businesses with marketing and sales opportunities. The parade theme is “Holidays from Around the World”.

 

Parade Route: (Map Attached)

Start at corner off N. Summit Street and Jefferson Street

Left onto Jackson Street

Left on to North Huron Street

Ending at One North Huron Street at the intersection of Monroe Street.

 

Click here for Parade Route Map

 

Parade Elements (60-70 Units)          

• Giant Helium Balloons    

• 12 High School Marching Bands plus the University of Toledo Marching Band.    

• Distinguished Clown Corp.

• Floats.     

• Equestrian Units.      

• Specialty Units:  Shriners, Dance Teams, Choirs, Ethic Culture Performers.    

• Mascots/Characters.       

• Vintage and Unique Vehicles (Cars-Trucks-Motorcycles), plus 24 Seat Train.    

• Non-Profit, Police, Fire, Military Organizations 

• Santa           

 

Grand Marshal

Erik Kynard  - Toledo, Native: 2012 Olympic Silver Medal winner in high jump event.

 

Character Grand Marshals

Buzz Light Year, Woody, and Jesse. Characters from “Toy Story”.

 

Street Closures and Traffic Control

The streets on and near the parade route will begin to closed off starting 8:00 am. These streets will reopen twenty minutes after the parade has concluded. Please plan accordingly to since a large spectator base/crowd is expected to see the parade live.

 

Accessibility

Designated handicap parking spaces, entrance close drop off points and special handicap accessible portable

restrooms will be available.

 

Restroom Facilitates

THE BLADE will have both regular and handicap accessible portable restrooms available along the parade route.

 

First Aid.

The Toledo Fire Department will be providing first aid services along the parade route.

 

Enjoying the Parade Live

•  Dress Warmly.

•  Bring folding chairs and/or bring a blanket to set on.

•  Camera. Lots of cool photo opportunities.

•  Prepare to arrive early.

•  There will be several vendors offering refreshments along the parade route.

 

Kris Kringle Village at the Imagination Station (shortly after the parade)

The Kris Kringle Village will open at noon (closes at 5:00 pm) on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012.

• Photo with Santa.

• 30 + Gingerbread Houses by PENTA Career Center Culinary Students on display.

• Christening of Holiday Parade Honorary Elfs.

• Coloring Contest.

• Christmas Science Related Workshops

• Mascots-Grand Marshal

 

Admission:  Children living in Lucas County under 12 years of age are free on Saturday, November 17, 2012. They must be accompanied by an adult (limit two children per adult). Adults will be required to show proof of Lucas County residence in order to admit children free. Kids 3-12 years of age not residence of Lucas County: $7.50. Kids 13 and older $9.50. Seniors 65 and older $8.50. Children 2 and under free. If you have questions regarding admission and activities contact:  Imagination Station at: imaginationstationtoledo.org.

 

TV

The parade will air on a tape delay Thursday, November 22, 2012 at noon on the Buckeye CableSystem

Community Channel 69.