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Nominations are now being accepted for Grand Marshal of the 20th annual Millersville Community Parade, a collaborative effort between Millersville University, the Millersville Borough and the surrounding community. The Grand Marshal has the honor of riding in the parade’s lead vehicle. The parade is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, October 22, 2016. The 2016 parade theme is “Hollywood Comes to Millersville.”
The Grand Marshal is selected each year based on his or her significant contributions to the Millersville community. All nominees must live or work in the Millersville community. Nominations can be submitted in the form of a one-page letter explaining the nominee’s specific impact on the Millersville community. The nominator must include their name, address and phone number. Nominations must be received by July 29, 2016. The Grand Marshal is notified of the honor approximately two months prior to the parade date.
Nominations can be mailed to: The Millersville Community Parade, Millersville University, Office of Alumni Engagement, PO Box 1002, Millersville, PA 17551-0302. Please call 717-871-7551 with any questions about the Grand Marshal or to inquire about participating in the Millersville Community Parade or visit the parade website: www.parade.millersville.edu
The Millersville Community Parade was established in 1997 by a group of volunteers dedicated to improving relationships between the borough of Millersville, Millersville University, Manor Township and surrounding communities. Since then, the Millersville Community Parade has quickly evolved into one of Lancaster County’s largest and most dynamic parades. Previous parade grand marshals included John Herr, Lynette Trout, Dorothy Bender, Jim Eshleman, Dr. William Duncan, Dr. Joseph Caputo, Steven DiGuiseppe, Harold “Skip” Rhodes, Ralph and Judy Anttonen, Benjamin F. and Polly H. Kauffman, Mary Ann and Phil Gerber, David W. Patterson, Dr. Francine G. McNairy, Andrew T. Scheid, Richard Moriarty and Dr. William McIlwaine.
