Holiday Parade In White Marsh 2018: Schedule, Participants

WHITE MARSH, MD — The 20th annual holiday parade in White Marsh is set for Saturday, Dec. 1. The Oriole bird, McGruff the Crime Dog, Andy the Armadillo of the Texas Roadhouse and other characters will be in attendance for the festivities.

Marching bands, dance troupes, scouts, dogs and more will be in the parade too.

The parade will start at 10 a.m. and continue until about 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1. Registration for the parade starts at 8:30 a.m., and organizers say many arrive early to get parking and seats.

The event will be on THE AVENUE at White Marsh, 8125 Honeygo Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21236.

The route will start near Ulta and proceed toward A.C. Moore.

Organizers say the parade is rain or shine. Check the forecast for White Marsh, so you can dress for the weather.

Here is the lineup, according to The Avenue at White Marsh:

Oriole Bird and Natty Boh will be on The Avenue before the parade

1. THE AVENUE at White Marsh Safety Patrol Vehicle
2. Maryland Army National Guard
3. Hamilton Young Marines
4. Baltimore County Police Ceremonial Honor Guard
5. Maryland State Police Department
6. Fullerton Fire Station – 3 Vehicles
7. White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company
8. Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company Cadets
9. Baltimore County Auxiliary Police Honor Guard
10. Elected Officials
11. Bel Air Corvette Club
12. Baltimore County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard
13. WBAL's Puppy with a Purpose, Camden! with America’s VetDogs
14. Cub Scout Pack #16
15. Jean Kettell Studio of Dance
16. Salvation Army 6 foot kettle and band
18. Ravens Fans Groups/Vehicles/Cherry Bomb
19. Baltimore County Police Explorer Post 9909 with McGruff the Crime Dog
20. C. Milton Wright High School Marching Band
21. Mustang Club of Maryland
22. White Tiger Taekwondo
23. Aberdeen Ironbirds
24. Edgewood High School Marching Band
25. BCAS Adoption Truck
26. Brownie Troop #269
27. Institute of Notre Dame
28. Overlea Fullerton Cheer
29. Oliver Beach Elementary School
30. Baltimore Chinese School
31. Loch Raven High School Marching Band
32. Andy the Armadillo – Texas Roadhouse Mascot
33. BCG All Stars
34. Best Friends Fur Ever
35. Brownie Troop #229
36. North Harford High School Marching Band
37. Alternate Routes
38. Pizza Pete – Slice’s Mascot
39. The Catholic High Cheerleaders
40. Cub Scout Pack #877
41. Boumi Temple Shriners
42. The Honor Guard Truck
43. Baltimore County Public Library Bookmobile/Sneaks
44. Perry Hall Rec Cheerleaders
45. Cub Scout Pack #247
46. Junior Firefighters – Antique Pumper Truck
47. John Carroll Marching Band
48. FreeState Clown Alley #30
49. Cub Scout Pack #130
50. The Dance Studio
51. Joppatowne High School Marching Band
52. Vivid Images Car Group – Team VI
53. Upper Falls Dance Academy
54. Centre Point Performing Arts
55. The Learning Experience
56. Aberdeen High School Marching Band
57. White Marsh Ballet Academy
58. Cub Scout Pack #350
59. A Step Ahead Dance Center
60. Greyhound Rescue
61. Santa carried by Classic Carriage
62. Perry Hall High School Marching Band

File photo by Elizabeth Janney.