Birmingham Hometown Parade Nears

BIRMINGHAM, MI – The annual Celebrate Birmingham Hometown Parade will march into town on Sunday, May 21 at 1 p.m. in downtown Birmingham. The Birmingham tradition spans more than 40 years and draws thousands for a day packed with activities for the entire family to enjoy.

Members of the Birmingham community and surrounding areas are cordially invited by the city to come out and enjoy the parade. The event kickoff begins at 1 p.m. at Daines and Old Woodward, then travels north on Old Woodward, west on Maple, south on Bates and ends in Shain Park. This year's parade includes fire trucks, high school bands, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, Redford Township Unicycle Club, Harmony Acres Arabian Parade Horses, and the always popular basset hounds from The Basset Hound Rescue of Michigan.

After the parade, Shain Park will host music and free activities for the kids, including inflatables, a disc jockey with family-friendly activities, a face painter and more. Park activities will continue until 4 p.m.

Groups interested in joining the fun by being in the parade still have time to register. Volunteers are also needed for two to three-hour shifts before, during and after the parade. Both parade participants and volunteers may register at www.bhamgov.org/parade or by calling (248) 530-1880.

Photo courtesy of the city of Birmingham