Fountain Hills Thanksgiving Day Parade features Olympic Medalist
THE 35TH ANNUAL FOUNTAIN HILLS THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE USHERS IN THE SEASON WITH ARIZONA’S FAVORITE HOLIDAY EVENT, FEATURING SANTA CLAUSE, THE FOUNTAIN HILLS MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL, THE FOUNTAIN HILLS HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND AND 60 ADDITIONAL ENTRIES INCLUDING SAM DORMAN, SILVER DIVING OLYMPIAN AND 2016 GRAND MARSHAL.
Fountain Hills, AZ – November 16, 2016 – The annual Thanksgiving Day Parade will kick-off America’s favorite holiday season with the fun and enthusiasm of no other place than Fountain Hills.
Rumored to be the only Thanksgiving Day Parade west of the Mississippi, local businesses, civic groups, and community members suit-up, rev-up and mosey-up for the best Thanksgiving Day holiday morning in beautiful Fountain Hills, Arizona. From costumes, themed outfits and uniforms to funny cars, goofy floats and a few of local politicians, the annual Fountain Hills Thanksgiving Day Parade is a smorgasbord of local hometown fun.
The Grand Marshal this year comes at a perfect time, riding the energy from the summer Olympics in Rio de Janiero. Dorman, along with his diving partner Michael Hixon won the silver medal. He is an Arizona born athlete, and grew up right here in the Valley, but called Tempe “home”.
This year’s line-up includes:
Grand Marshal
Elected Officials
- Congressman David Schweikert
- Arizona Secretary of State Michelle Reagan
- State Representative Michele Ugenti-Rita
- Mayor Linda Kavanagh
- Town of Fountain Hills, Councilmember Nick DePorter
- Town of Fountain Hills, Councilmember Alan Magazine
- Town of Fountain Hills, Councilmember Cecil Yates
- Town of Fountain Hills, Councilmember Henry Leger
Businesses, Civic & Youth Organizations
- Amaris Saldate – Pony with Wagon
- American Legion Post #58
- AMVets, Post 7
- Arizona Land Rover Owner’s Club
- Arizona Mini Owners
- Arizona Propane
- Boy Scouts Troop 343
- Chairman of the Board – Paul Perreault
- Chamber Ambassadors
- Chamber President/CEO Scott Soldat-Valenzuela
- Connie Amdahl – Pony with Wago
- Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)
- Edward Jones
- F.H. Christian Center
- F.H. Community Band
- F.H. Presbyterian Church
- F.H. Republican Club
- FH Sister Cities Corp.
- FHHS Marching Band
- Filibertos Mexican Food
- Foundation for a Drug Free World
- Fountain hills Automobile
- Fountain Hills Charter School
- Fountain Hills Elks Lodge #2846
- Fountain Hills Fire Department
- Fountain Hills Girl Scouts
- Fountain Hills Hearing Health
- Fountain Hills high SChool
- Fountain Hills Martial Arts
- Fountain Hills Theater
- Fountain Hills Toastmasters
- Fountain Hills youth Football League
- Fountain View Village
- Harley Davidson of Scottsdale Motorcycle Drill Team
- Honoring Arizona’s Ex-POWs
- Jazzercise
- KDA Dance
- Kelly Finnells – 1972 Mach 1 Mustang
- Messinger F.H. Mortuary
- MorningStar of Fountain Hills
- Phil’s Filling Station Grill
- Raymond James Investment/Terry Cox
- Rescue Pals
- Santa Clause
- The Nissle Family
- Theresa Dunn
- VFW Post 7507
- Villament.org
- Wells Fargo
The Thanksgiving Day Parade begins at 9am with Sam Dorman, Grand Marshal at the corner of Saguaro Blvd and El Lago and travels north on Saguaro to Palisades, then west until turning on La Montana. Parking is available in the nearby lots.
More information is available at https://fhchamber.com/thanksgiving-day-parade/ or by calling 480-837-1654.
The Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce is a thriving, dynamic business association. We are committed to the success of our members through networking, education and advocacy. Founded in 1974, the Chamber has been instrumental in the growth and support of the local business community.
Contact Information:
Scott Soldat-Valenzuela, President/CEO
Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce
(480) 837-1654
scott@fountainhillschamber.com
www.fhchamber.com