Marshall Christmas Parade signals sound of season evening event
The 54th annual Marshall Christmas Parade steps off at 7 p.m. on Monday November 26 transforming downtown with lights, floats and bands led by Santa Claus. The Brooks Fountain lights at 6 45 p.m. and the Mayor’s Tree lights up outside Town Hall as bells ring to herald the season. Michigan Avenue closes at 5 p.m. parade night. Parade coordinator Rebecca DeFinta notes many more participants than usual with at least two dozen floats eight bands a NASCAR pace car from FireKeepers Casino and 135 cadets in the Michigan Youth Challenge Academy color guard.