36th Annual Mayfair / Holmesburg Thanksgiving Parade

[Mayfair]

For more info or to register, please visit: Mayfair Holmesburg Thanksgiving Parade


Also - We've added the opportunity for our local community (You!) to enter in their own home made floats!

We'll be awarding ribbons for the:

"Most Creative Float" , "The Funniest Float", as well as "The Best Parade Themed Float"

Get creative gang and Have FUN!!


Reminder - The deadline to register is only 2 weeks away!

[Mayfair]

This just in!

The Grey Lodge will OFFICIALLY be hosting the "Mayfair Holmesburg Thanksgiving Parade After Party"!!

Here's the scoop!

The Grey Lodge will host the after party for the Mayfair Thanksgiving Parade (Mayfair Holmesburg Thanksgiving Parade) with $2 Miller Lites and Yuengling bottles, $3 Yards ESA and Philadelphia Walt Wit bottles.

Everyday low prices on draft microbrews.

See ya there!!

[Mayfair]

DEADLINE - DEADLINE - DEADLINE

TODAY is the deadline to enter the 2012 Mayfair Holmesburg Thanksgiving Parade! If you haven't gotten your application in yet, please do so ASAP!

Applications can be found here:
http://thanksgivingparade.org/MHPara...02012_9_16.pdf

Thanks guys!

[Mayfair]

Bands so far playing in this years parade:

Glimmer Twins
Romeo Delight
Chowder
Jamison
Saturn
Mayfair Glass

It's gonna be AWESOME!!!

[Mayfair]

The Order of March has been completed!

If you are participating in the parade, please check the website, follow the instructions, and line up accordingly on Sunday. Doing so will ensure that things run as smoothly as possible and that we'll be able to bring our neighbors the BEST parade ever!

Thank You!

MAYFAIR HOLMESBURG THANKSGIVING PARADE


1st DIVISION

Warrior's Watch
MH Parade
Parade Grand Marshals - Tacony Civic Association--Mary Benussi, Mayfair Civic Association--Joe DeFelice, and Holmesburg Civic Association, Rich Frizell
Gino 's Pizza
Motion-N-Dance
City Councilman At-Large David Oh
Rep. Kevin Boyle
Councilman Bobby Henon
Rep. Mike MeGeehan
Congresswoman Allyson Y. Schwartz
Deer Meadows
Mannal Funeral Home
Hegeman String Band
Slutsky's Braces
Caspers Place Party Bus
Paddywhacks
Dance Kidz
Domenico Menswear
Dress Up Time
Lincoln High School Student Association
Lincoln Prom King and Queen
Boy Scout Troop 372 and Cub Scout Pack 372
Foot Lites Dance Studio

2nd DIVISION

Northeast Community Ambulance
Prudential Prime Real Estate
Penn Academy Dancers
Holmesburg Civic Assn
Holmesburg Recreation Center
Goals Martial Arts at Holmesburg Recreation
Upper Holmesburg Civic Association
Crispin Cheerleaders
Sharp Decisions
Republic Bank
Frankford High School Army Junior ROTC
Rising Sun VFW Post 2819 along with McNesby VFW
Crestlawn Legion Post 832
Cheltenham America Legion Post 492
Durning String Band
Mayfair Civic Association
Mayfair Community Development Corps
Mayfair Town Watch
The Band
Bellalisa Hair Studio-
Frankford Dental Care
The Pennsylvania SPCA

3rd DIVISION

Lulu Temple A.A.O.N.M.S. Shrine Shriner Clubs and Units
Free and Accepted Masons

4th DIVISION

Gallagher Brothers Windows
Mayfair Glass and Metal and Door Service featuring FreeWill
Holmesburg Bakery
Holmesburg Boys Club Cheerleaders
Philadelphia Police Explorer Cadet Program
Bottom Dollar Food
Michael's Glass
First Philadelphia Prepatory Charter School Pep Squad
Giggles Gifts Inc.
Beneficial Bank
Samuel Fels High School Drum Line and Drill Team
Cub Scout Pack 100
Cub Scouts Pack 252
Vogt Devil's Cheerleaders
Miss Philadelphia and Miss Outstanding Teen
Curran's Irish Inn
Aztec - Sign Co.
Chowder Band
Headquarters
Hammerheads Sport Pub
Michele's Family Hair Care
Frusco's Steaks
District Council 21

5th DIVISION

Anna Marie's Academy of Dance
Infinity Jewelers / Infinity Gifts
Liberty Floor Covering
Joe Ems State Farm Insurance
Hog Island Fancy Brigade
Methadone Banner
Mayfair Business Association
Grey Lodge/Hop Angel
ACCT
I am Phresh Dance Studio
Sluggersville
F & J Mini Mart
LAOH 61
Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 39, Tacony
Jamison
Celtic Flame Irish Dansers
Stan's Health Foods
Bel Air Auto
Mr. and Mrs William Dixon, 1970's Classic Car
Greater Kensington String Band
Lloyd Sixsmith Sporting goods
3rd Federal

6th DIVISION

Girl Scouts Daisy Troop 9048 and Brownie Troop 9066
Boy Scout Troop 226 Drum & Bugle Corps
Torresdale Flower Shop
Viriva Community Credit Union
Bensalem Ramblers Cheerleaders
Sunshine Learning Academy
John F Fluehr & Sons
ReMax Eastern, Inc.
Pride of Erin School of Irish Dance
Roxborough Army Junior ROTC
Greater Pennsylvania Military Vehicle Historical Society
Pat's Music
Pennypack Music Fest/Glimmer Twins
EXTREME TOWING
Perzel Insurance Agency
Philadelphia Dragon Boat Association
Torresdale Boys Club Cheer and Dance Teams
Dunphy Ford
Community Care of the Northeast
Swenson Arts and Technology HS Air Force JROTC

7th DIVISION
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Shades of Green School of Irish Dance
Daley Auto Tags
Philly Soft Pretzel Factory
FirstTrust Bank
Romeo Delight
Kiki Furniture and Bedding
Seafood Bay
San Antonio (LPD-17) Division, US Naval Sea Cadets
Sippel Bros.
Ace Public Adjusters
Lansing Knights
Keller Willams--Nicole
Michele's Family Hair Care
Holy Terrors Youth Organization
Goodchild's/Maggie's Waterfront Café
Mike LeCompt with Saturn
Donny's Truck
Mayfair Shop-N-Bag
Optimist club
Santa Mayfair Shop-N-Bag
M-H Parade
Fire Engine(s)

[Mayfair]

Mayfair Civic Press Release

The Mayfair Holmesburg Thanksgiving Parade Committee is pleased to announce the 36th annual MH Thanksgiving Parade to be held on Sunday, November 18th, 2012 (Rain Date – Sunday, November 25th) from Noon to 3:0
0pm. The parade route will be along Frankford Ave.

The parade committee decided on the theme of "Neighborhood Unity" to celebrate the community and all of the local business who have been the financial backbone of our neighborhood. Parade committee member Peter McDermott states, "Many generations have come to "The Avenue" for this fun-filled family event each November whether they still live here, or have since moved away. It's a Northeast Philadelphia tradition."

Parade committee member, Donny Smith states "Since the parade route travels along three different neighborhoods, we found it only fitting to ask the Presidents of those the three neighboring Civic Associations to be our Grand Marshals this year." Lisa Greco, Mayfair Business Association member and another parade organizer also states, "We are honored to have Rich Frizell, President of the Holmesburg Civic Association, Joe DeFelice, President of the Mayfair Civic Association, and Mary Benussi, President of the Tacony Civic Association as our three Grand Marshals." Adds Kevin Leonard, "These three individuals do an outstanding job of uniting our neighborhoods behind common causes to protect the neighborhood, working to bring in projects or events that have a positive impact on our citizens, and are tirelessly dedicated to the betterment of the community. It's the dedication to their neighborhoods that inspired this year's theme."

As in past years, there will be an announcer and a stage set up at the intersection of Frankford and Cottman Avenues where participants will have the opportunity to perform for two to three minutes for the crowds. There is also an opportunity for the local community to enter in their own home made floats where there will be ribbons for the "Most Creative Float", "The Funniest Float", as well as "The Best Parade Themed Float". As always, children are encouraged to bring their letters to Santa to be collected by Santa's Elves at the end of the parade.

More information about the Mayfair Holmesburg Thanksgiving Parade can be found at Mayfair Holmesburg Thanksgiving Parade, by calling 215-624-6660 or emailing the parade committee at
info@ThanksgivingParade.org
Mayfair Civic Association: PRESS RELEASE: MAYFAIR HOLMESBURG THANKSGIVING PARADE
Mayfair Civic Association

[save19115]

What a great line up for a great community tradition!

Best of luck and best of WEATHER!!!!

[Scca28]

It's going to be a good show and a nice day! Hope we can get our usual spot near DD's!

[Jaysmom]

Can't wait!!! Weather is supposed to be 54 degrees, perfect for a parade!

[Mayfair]

We are very excited and have worked incredibly hard on this years parade. We think this is going to be one of the best ones ever!

Please remember that Silly String is strictly prohibited (it ruins uniforms, paint, etc) and please remain along the curb lines.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

If you see anyone using Silly String, please ask them to put it away, and please help us keep people out of the street. We totally understand everyone's excitement, however please remain along the curblines. Last year we actually had people wander as far out as the center line on Frankford avenue. Doing this slows down the pace of the parade and blocks participants. PLEASE stay back! If you are on Frankford ave, the parade WILL pass you - I promise!

Working together we can ensure that these parades continue along the ave for many years to come.

Thank You!

[Jaysmom]

One of my biggest pet peeves! Walking in the street, not the silly string. I'm not a fan of the silly string but the kids like it. I will never understand why adults think it's okay to move out and stand in front of kids.

[Mayfair]

The Silly String destroyed a Mummers costume a few years ago, and also some paint on an antique car, so we've been prohibiting it for years.

The Parade Committee honestly isn't big enough to keep the crowds along the curb, and that is why we are asking for your help.

Help Us - Help You!
Together we can make this parade fun for everyone!

[Jaysmom]

The parade was great as always...I tried to keep everyone back at the curb line...it was a losing battle...we did not buy any silly string though.

[nickster]

Please tell me why people need to bring their dogs to the parade?

We were camped out in front of the Dunkin' Donuts. There was a woman who just had to bring her large dog and it barked THE WHOLE DAMN TIME! She actually thought it was funny. But when the Lu Lu Temple guys came by, they were getting spooked by the barking dog. NOT funny!

Please--leave the dogs and silly string home!

And I just have to comment on how dirty Mayfair is looking. We parked on the 4000 block of Bleigh and there was loads of litter strewn all over the pavement on both sides of the street! This was before the Parade! Clean up people!

[NJbound]

Please tell me why people need to bring their dogs to the parade?


Please--leave the dogs and silly string home!

TWO of the things we hated too when we used to go to that parade. Thank Goodness neither happens as bad over here in Jersey.

[Scca28]

Please tell me why people need to bring their dogs to the parade?

We were camped out in front of the Dunkin' Donuts. There was a woman who just had to bring her large dog and it barked THE WHOLE DAMN TIME!

We were right next to her! Dog kept wrapping itself around the parking meter next to my wife, trying to jump on her. And a lot of other people walking by with their dogs were setting this one off even more! I talked to her earlier, shared some storys about our new dog. But after a while it did start to get annoying... Shame the horses got stuck right at that spot for so long.

Also, along with keeping people off the street..What is up with the people, whole families in some cases, that HAVE to walk on the street side of the crowd to get to where ever it is they are going? They want to be seen like they are in the parade? Hey buddy, ever hear of a sidewalk?....

But over all, we had a good time there. Couldn't ask for better weather! The bands were sounding good, some of the dance groups were entertaining, the flow of the parade was better than in past years.

[Highway]

I volunteered and was very very impressed with the generosity of the public.

[Mayfair]

Thanks for your kind words and I'm glad to hear that everyone enjoyed themselves.

Here are some pics from the parade:

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[tom8010]

i know this is a late post but i wanna thank everyone who came out to the oarade. Also i am glad i was apart of it with Chowder the band i work for.