From BOWLING GREEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce and the Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce Foundation and presenting sponsors: The City of Bowling Green, Bowling Green State University and Wood County Hospital are excited to announce details on this year’s Annual Community Holiday Parade, Elves on Main, on Saturday, Nov. 20, the largest holiday parade in Northwest Ohio.
The first unit will step off at 9:45 a.m. from Dill Street followed by an additional 12 streets of units. Timing of the parade looks to have that first parade unit make it to the Four Corners of Main and Wooster Streets as the live broadcast with WTOL 11 begins at 10 a.m. We are thrilled to have personalities Jerry Anderson and Ryan Wichman provide the commentary during the live broadcast.
Grand Marshall will be Mayor Mike Aspacher and the Honorary Grand Marshalls will be Gene and Rita Klotz. The Klotzes are being honored in this year’s parade for all their contributions to the Bowling Green Community. Klotz’s Floral was a staple in Bowling Green for over 100 years.
The anticipated line up of the participating units includes eight area high school bands including our own Bowling Green High School Band under the direction of Bruce Corrigan, performing units, floats, recognition of award winners, community leaders, organizations and so much more.
When selecting where to view the parade, keep in mind that the prime viewing area is in the downtown blocks from Ridge to Washington. Main and Wooster Streets will close at 9 a.m.to allow for 30’ of bleachers to be brought in to provide an excellent view right at the Four Corners. The new parklets in front of Juniper and Grounds for thought may also be a great place to view the parade while enjoying a coffee or hot chocolate.
2021 Bowling Green Community Holiday Parade Lineup
· BG Police Division
· Bowling Green American Legion Post 45 (Color Guard)
· Grand Marshall – Mayor Mike Aspacher
· Honorary Grand Marshall – Gene & Rita Klotz
· Wood County Hospital
· BGSU – President Rodney Rogers
· BGSU Cheer and Dance
· Wood County Sheriff’s Office
· First Alert Defender – WTOL 11
· Public Works Snow Plows
· The Beat Dance Company
· I Love BG Award Recipient
· Theresa Gavarone – Ohio State Senator
· Wood County Commissioners
· Cub Scouts Pack 422 Conneaut Elementary
· Brown Bag Food Project
· Wood County Fraternal Order of Police
· Otsego High School Band
· Bowling Green City Schools
· Wood Haven Health Care
· Kroger
· Farmers and Merchants Bank
· BGSU Pershing Rifles Company
· Van Buren High School Band
· Kabob It
· Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
· BGSU – International Programs & Partnerships
· Zeus Award Recipient
· Starship
· Elmwood High School Band
· Sleek Academy and All About The Kids
· League of Women Voters
· Wood County Humane Society
· Cousino Restoration
· Bowling Green Manor
· Cardinal Stritch High School Band
· Wood County Board of Developmental Disabilities
· Kiwanis Bowling Green
· Wood County District Library
· BW Twirlers
· Tiffin Seneca Heritage Festival
· BG Christian Academy
· Eastwood High School Band
· Athena Award Recipient
· Wood County Fair
· KIA “Soul” Cars
· Miss Sparkle Nation
· Not In Our Town, Human Relations Commission and We are One Team
· Arcadia High School Band
· Wood County Young Democrats
· Falcon Outfitters BGSU
· H20 Church
· First United Methodist Church & Child Learning Center
· Patrick Henry High School Band
· Maurice’s
· Girl Scouts of Western Ohio
· Twizzle Baton Club
· Grumpy’s
· Wood County Museum
· Black Swamp Willys Jeep Collectors
· National Tractor Pulling Championships
· Tim Dunn-Outstanding Citizen Award Recipient
· Five-Star Baton Company
· Sass Salon & Spa
· The Sweet Stop
· The BGO Pride Association
· Cub Scouts Pack 485 St Aloysius
· Power of Yesteryear Club
· State Bank
· Bowling Green High School Marching Band
· Santa
· Bowling Green Fire Division
Executive Director Mary Hinkelman stated: “The pride and excitement that a parade brings to a community is immeasurable. The community comes out in full force to see the parade live and we estimate this number to surpass out typical estimate of 3500. Our partnership with WTOL the past three years has provided the opportunity to not only entertain 30,000 viewers, but also offered a glimpse into the spirit and vitality of our City to our neighboring communities.”
The chamber thanks Biggby, Tim Horton’s, The Sweet Shop, and Panera for generous donations.
You are encouraged your financial support of the efforts of the BGCC and Foundation BG Community Holiday Parade. This is one of the largest events this organization undertakes and we cannot do it without this support. For details on how you can help bring cheer this Holiday Season, contact the Chamber at 419-353-7945 or make your donation at this link: https://www.bgchamber.net/foundation/.
