Bel Air 2017 Christmas Parade Now Taking Applicants

BEL AIR, MD — The town of Bel Air has announced the schedule for its 28th annual Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Celebration. Believe it or not, the parade is only one month away.

The magical holiday affair will unfold in downtown Bel Air on Sunday, Dec. 3. Stilt-walkers, horses, acrobats, marching bands, costumed characters, musical groups, dancers, Santa and Mrs. Claus and others are slated to parade down Main Street in Bel Air.

In addition to the parade, people can enjoy a concert, bonfire and visits with Mr. and Mrs. Claus.

Here is the schedule, according to organizers:

• 2:30 p.m. — Concert on Main Street in front of Circuit Court
• 3:30 p.m. — Parade down Main Street to Lee Street to Shamrock Park
• 4 p.m. — Community bonfire and sing-along in Shamrock Park with free cookies and hot cocoa
• 4:45 p.m. — Tree lighting at Bel Air Town Hall

Want to participate? Review the rules and apply! Parade applicants must provide descriptions of their units and performance proposals, which will be reviewed and must be accepted for participation.

Anyone with questions may contact Michael Blum at michaelblum@martinoblum.com

The events will be held weather-permitting; if there is inclement weather, it will be canceled and will not be rescheduled.

Photo of 2016 parade courtesy of the town of Bel Air