🎅 Bend Christmas Parade Registration 🎅

The tradition continues! Mrs. Marcelle's School of Dance is once again dancing in the Bend Christmas Parade! Participating in the parade is a unique chance for your dancer to showcase their talent, spread holiday cheer, and create unforgettable memories! Participation is voluntary. This opportunity is available to our older dancers—2nd grade and up!

📅 Parade Date: December 6th

🕠 Parade Time: 12:00 PM

📍 Location: Downtown Bend

The 2.5-mile parade route starts on the intersection of NW Newport Blvd. and NW Harmon Blvd. It runs East on Newport, turns south on Wall Street, and then meanders along Riverside Blvd. before it crosses the Galveston St. bridge and ends at Harmon. Many thousands of happy people will line the route

Participation Details

Fee:

There is a $35 participation fee, which includes the cost of a sweatshirt that all dancers will wear in the parade. If the participation fee presents a challenge, please reach out to us. You can submit payment via Zelle or check. Please include "Parade" and your dancer’s name in the notes field.

Rehearsals:

Rehearsals will be integrated into our regular class schedule. Additionally, we will have a final group practice the night before the parade.

Parade Final Practice

Date: Friday, December 5th
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Highland Elementary School, we’ll be using the school’s outdoor blacktop area.

Please dress warmly, as the practice will be outdoors.
Address: 701 NW Newport Ave, Bend, OR 97703

Parade Attire:

All dancers will wear the MMSD Maroon sweatshirt
Black leggings, sweats, or pants, along with comfortable walking shoes
Santa hats will be provided on the day to add a festive touch!

Reminders:
Please submit your payment for participation as soon as possible. We’ll send additional emails as the event draws nearer, so stay tuned! Should you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out or ask your teacher in class.

We’re looking forward to sharing this unforgettable experience with our dancers and spreading some holiday cheer together!