Parks & Recreation Department

World Overcomers Christian Church's Frontline

2009 City of Durham Holiday Parade

Saturday, December 5, 2009 - 4 p.m.

Theme: Musical Notes and Holiday Floats

Mark your calendar for Saturday, December 5, to join Durham Parks and Recreation and officially begin the holiday season with the City of Durham’s Annual Holiday Parade. The parade will kick-off at 4 p.m. on the corner of Blackwell and Jackie Robinson Streets at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park and American Tobacco Historic District.

Bring your family and friends to enjoy live entertainment. Take in the sparkle of lighted floats, and cheer on bands, drill teams, schools, non-profit organizations, elected officials and corporate participants as they make their way through downtown Durham. The event will culminate with a tree lighting ceremony, entertainment and much more!

2009 Grand Marshals - Blues Legends Cool John Ferguson and John Dee Holeman

At the age of five, Cool John Ferguson was playing church music professionally, often outshining musicians 10 times his age. Coupled with the willingness to play with anybody, any time, in any style, familiar or not, he possesses formidable skills that are making him a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.

John Dee Holeman possesses an expressive blues voice and is a wonderful guitarist, incorporating both Piedmont and Texas guitar style into his music. A recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship and a North Carolina Folk Heritage award, John Dee has toured the United States, Europe and Asia.

Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting Celebration Activities

3 p.m. - 4 p.m. - Pre-Parade Drum Circle (Music Explorium)
4 p.m. - 5 p.m. - Parade
5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Cool John Ferguson
5:30 p.m. - The Tree Lighting Celebration
5:45 p.m. - 7 p.m. - Kids spend time with Santa
5:55 p.m. - The Durham Children's Choir
6:25 p.m. - World Overcomers Christian Church's Frontline

Parade Application 2009 DEADLINE EXTENDED

Parade Participant Requirements

Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony Sponsorship Packet

Holiday Parade Volunteer Descriptions

Volunteer Application

Holiday Parade Route Map

2009 Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony sponsors