Thursday, November 22, 2012
Bring a new, unwrapped toy to the Grosse Pointe Santa Claus Parade on Friday, Nov. 24 or drop one off at local collection sites.
The holidays are made a little brighter for needy children in southeast Michigan when a new toy is delivered by Toys for Tots--that is the mission of the United States Marine Corps Reserve's program said Staff Sergeant Robert Stoddard, this year's Marine Coordinator. Stoddard is assigned to the 1st Battalion 24th Marines at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. "This year the need is even greater than last year. We're doing our best to help out every needy child," Stoddard said. Stoddard said more donations are needed, however. Toys for Tots History United States Marine Major Bill Hendricks, USMCR, founded Toys for Tots program in Los Angeles in 1947 and 5,000 toys were collected during a campaign before Christmas that year. The following…
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
The Parade, in its 37th year, will showcase nearly 100 parade entries including marching bands, clowns, floats and carolers.
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012
The 37th annual Grosse Pointe Santa Claus Parade is the biggest event of the year in the Grosse Pointe area, and the 2012 edition will showcase nearly 100 parade units and community groups! The parade takes place on Friday, November 23 at 10:00 a.m. Featured attractions this year include the Ecorse Community , Grosse Pointe North, De La Salle, Harper Woods and Grosse Pointe South High School marching bands; strolling Christmas Carolers; the Shen Yun Christmas Float; the Redford Unicycle Club; The Detroit Fire Department Clowns and dozens of marching units from area organizations. The Santa Claus Parade starts at the corner of Lewiston and Kercheval in Grosse Pointe Farms, proceeds west on Kercheval through The Hill shopping district and…
Friday, October 26, 2012
Featuring the unveiling of newest Christmas Parade float, 'The White Christmas Carriage'
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Friday, October 26, 2012
GROSSE POINTE - The Friends of the Grosse Pointe Parade, a nonprofit organization focused on the enhancement of the Grosse Pointe Santa Claus Parade, is inviting the public to its third annual holiday event. This year’s festivities are scheduled for Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. and will take place at Grosse Pointe Farms Pier Park. The Friends of the Grosse Pointe Parade are partnering with Toys for Tots for the fourth consecutive year, providing multiple opportunities to drop off unwrapped gifts to support children in need. Founded in 2005, The Friends of the Grosse Pointe Parade has designed and built a total of three floats for the Grosse Pointe Santa Claus Parade. This year’s event is the unveiling of the latest addition to the parade from The …
Thursday, December 1, 2011
President of the Friends of the Grosse Pointe Parade shares his thanks and appreciation with the community regarding the sponsorships and support given this year for the tradition. He also sent a letter to all of the volunteers thanking them as well.
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Thursday, December 1, 2011
The Friends of the Grosse Pointe Parade are thankful for the contribution by the sponsors in the unveiling of the Grosse Pointe Wellness Express and the participation in the 2011 Santa Claus Parade. I express my appreciation to Beaumont Health Systems, the lead sponsor of the Wellness Express, and the Grosse Pointe News, the lead sponsor of the Grosse Pointe Santa Claus Sleigh and Rudolph. In addition, I recognize Talmer Bank and Trust, Northern Trust and the Grosse Pointe Park Foundation as event sponsors. I appreciate the Fruehauf, Stevens, Burton and Ermanni families for their sponsorship of the coaches. Many thanks go to the supporters and contributors, Graymatters, Giorgio Vintage Wines, Trader Joe's, Biggby Coffee, Morgan Stanley …
