STAMFORD CT – The holiday season will officially kick off in Stamford Downtown on November 18 with the 25th annual Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular. The parade is one of the largest of its kind in the country, with giant helium balloons and more than 200,000 spectators annually. This parade is presented by Stamford Advocate/Hearst Media and is hosted by Stamford Downtown Special Services District.
A press conference with a special photo opportunity and balloon training will be held on Thursday, November 8, 12:00 P.M. at Latham Park on Bedford Street in Stamford.Volunteer balloon handlers and representatives from Stamford Downtown Special Service will gather to announce details of the parade. Full media kits will be provided. Please save the date.
Planned highlights of the parade include balloons such as returning favorites Shrek, Mr. Potato Head, Paddington Bear, Oscar the Grouch, Bob the Builder and more. In addition to the procession's signature balloons, the streets will also be filled with fabulous floats, dance groups and 10 marching bands, including the NYPD Emerald Society Pipe & Drum Band, the Fairfield County Police Pipes and Drums and high school groups from Stamford, Westhill, Roosevelt, Uniondale, Brentwood and Harrison. Television personality Alan Kalter will return as the parade’s Master of Ceremonies at the grand stand for his 15th year.
For photographs and more information call 203-348-5285 or to see what’s happening in Stamford Downtown, please visit www.stamford-downtown.com or follow us @BalloonParadeCT.
About Stamford Downtown Special Services District:
Stamford Downtown Special Services District is responsible for creating, managing and promoting a quality environment for people, which enhances the economic vitality of Stamford Downtown.