🎅 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 oldest dancers—Monday’s classes and Mrs. Kate’s classes.

📅 Parade Date: December 7th

🕠 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 you have a sweatshirt from last year, your participation fee will be $15. When registering, please let us know on the form whether you will need a sweatshirt or if you already have one from the previous year. If the participation fee presents a challenge, please reach out to us—we’re happy to help! 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. Practice videos are now available. Please encourage your dancer to review them so they feel confident for the parade, the video is provided at the bottom of this page. Additionally, we will have a final group practice the night before the parade.

Parade Final Practice

Date: Friday, December 6th
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Drake Park, specifically at the outdoor amphitheater used for "Munch and Music" during the summer. Please dress warmly, as the practice will be outdoors. Note that attendance is optional for parade participation.
Address: 777 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend, OR 97701
FYI: This coincides with "First Friday" downtown and the Northwest Crossing Tree Lighting ceremony!

Parade Attire:

• All dancers will wear the Mrs. Marcelle’s School of Dance sweatshirt (same as last year!)

• 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!