2023: The year of Holiday Melodies
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This year's theme is Holiday Melodies! The date is Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, kicking off at 1 p.m.
We are searching for musical participants. If you have a musical or marching group interested in joining in the fun, please reach out to us at info@discoverlansdale.org! JUST POSTED — THE 2023 PARADE REGISTRATION FORM IS AVAILABLE! CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD — and be sure to register early! Deadline is Nov. 5! Or you can now register online. Click here to sign up today! Never been involved with Lansdale's unique Mardi Gras Parade, which welcomes Santa, riding on a fire truck, to the borough for the holidays? Below are the details. |
Join us Saturday, Nov. 18 for the 72nd Mardi Gras Parade!
Photo by Bob Kelly for Discover Lansdale
Read about the history of Lansdale's seven-decade holiday tradition!
Discover Lansdale and the Mardi Gras Team are pleased to announce the 72nd Lansdale Holiday Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday, November 18th, 2023 starting at 1:00pm.
This year’s theme is “Holiday Melodies”.
Each year the families of the North Penn area look forward to bringing in the holiday season with this special event. We hope that your organization can join in this year’s celebration.
First place will be awarded for the best presentation in each entry type except floats. Float entries will be awarded for 1) Best Presentation of Parade Theme. 2) Best Presentation of Non-Commercial Entry and 3) Mayor’s Choice.
New this year, marching bands, music & performing groups will be allowed up to 2 minutes to perform in front of the judges stand at Memorial Park.
Information on parade day sign in, marshalling location and step off time will be sent a week prior to the event. This information will be emailed so please be sure the e-address is correct and clearly printed on the registration form.
Commercial entries are considered a separate class of entrant and must be a paid sponsor of the parade to participate. Commercial entry registration fee for this year is $100.00 All entries must be received by November 1, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact
bill@discoverlansdale.org.
As a reminder, the “carrying” of Santa Claus is strictly prohibited and is part of our finale, where the honor goes to the previous “Best Dressed” Fire Department winner. Thank you for understanding and observing this request.
Please note, any music provided must be family friendly appropriate for all ages.
BUTTON PRE-SALES: As participants in the parade we realize that many groups do not get a chance to purchase our commemorative button from the parade each year. Groups can pre-order and pre-pay for buttons for their group through their registration.
Buttons cost $1.00, display the theme of the parade each year and help us fund the parade. On parade day we will have the Mardi Gras Team delivering buttons to each group that pre-ordered them. This is a great way to help us keep the parade running year after year here in Lansdale.
Special requests may be considered as per organization’s discretion.
Please fill in the online registration form by clicking here.
Or complete the downloadable registration form and return via email to: bill@discoverlansdale.org
Or mail to:
Discover Lansdale
PO Box 1112
Lansdale, PA 19446
Happy holidays,
Bill Henning & The Holiday Mardi Gras Team
DISCOVER LANSDALE
Thank you for your support!
Discover Lansdale and the Mardi Gras Team are pleased to announce the 72nd Lansdale Holiday Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday, November 18th, 2023 starting at 1:00pm.
This year’s theme is “Holiday Melodies”.
Each year the families of the North Penn area look forward to bringing in the holiday season with this special event. We hope that your organization can join in this year’s celebration.
First place will be awarded for the best presentation in each entry type except floats. Float entries will be awarded for 1) Best Presentation of Parade Theme. 2) Best Presentation of Non-Commercial Entry and 3) Mayor’s Choice.
New this year, marching bands, music & performing groups will be allowed up to 2 minutes to perform in front of the judges stand at Memorial Park.
Information on parade day sign in, marshalling location and step off time will be sent a week prior to the event. This information will be emailed so please be sure the e-address is correct and clearly printed on the registration form.
Commercial entries are considered a separate class of entrant and must be a paid sponsor of the parade to participate. Commercial entry registration fee for this year is $100.00 All entries must be received by November 1, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact
bill@discoverlansdale.org.
As a reminder, the “carrying” of Santa Claus is strictly prohibited and is part of our finale, where the honor goes to the previous “Best Dressed” Fire Department winner. Thank you for understanding and observing this request.
Please note, any music provided must be family friendly appropriate for all ages.
BUTTON PRE-SALES: As participants in the parade we realize that many groups do not get a chance to purchase our commemorative button from the parade each year. Groups can pre-order and pre-pay for buttons for their group through their registration.
Buttons cost $1.00, display the theme of the parade each year and help us fund the parade. On parade day we will have the Mardi Gras Team delivering buttons to each group that pre-ordered them. This is a great way to help us keep the parade running year after year here in Lansdale.
Special requests may be considered as per organization’s discretion.
Please fill in the online registration form by clicking here.
Or complete the downloadable registration form and return via email to: bill@discoverlansdale.org
Or mail to:
Discover Lansdale
PO Box 1112
Lansdale, PA 19446
Happy holidays,
Bill Henning & The Holiday Mardi Gras Team
DISCOVER LANSDALE
Thank you for your support!
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