Norman Christmas Holiday Parade announces grand marshal
Entry deadline for the Dec. 2 event is Nov. 22
NORMAN, OK – The Norman Christmas Holiday Parade, sponsored by Oklahoma Electric Cooperative, will travel through Historic downtown for its annual event, themed "Ready, Set, Glow," starting at 6 p.m. Dec. 2.
The volunteer parade committee has selected the 2023 grand marshal to be the Dale K. Graham Veterans Foundation. The foundation, based in Norman, has assisted more than 30,000 veterans and their families, spanning all 77 counties in Oklahoma, all 50 states and many foreign countries.
“The committee has been touched by the mission of the Dale K. Graham Veterans Foundation and we are delighted to have them agree to serve as grand marshals,” 2023 Norman Christmas Holiday Parade Chair Mark Krittenbrink said. “We are excited to again present this annual parade and kick off the holiday season under lights on Main Street.”
Past grand marshals have included Dewey Selmon in 2022; Sherri Coale, Patty Gasso, Andy Rieger and Joe Siano more recently.
The parade’s lineup will be limited to the first 60 qualifying applicants. Registration is open through noon Nov. 22 at http://www.normanchristmasparade.com.
From 3-7 p.m. before the parade, the Norman Kiwanis Club will be hosting its annual pancake event at the Norman High School cafeteria.
“We hope that people will come out to eat pancakes and support the Kiwanis, whether they are getting their parade entry ready in the parking lot or before they stake out their place along the route to see the parade,” Krittenbrink said.
The Norman Christmas Holiday Parade is presented annually by a volunteer committee. Find out more at Norman Christmas Parade.
###