Takoma Park Independence Day Parade Program

Caribbean dancers marching in the parade

Last update: July 3, 2011
PARADE ASSEMBLY and LINE OF MARCH
Assembly is at 9:00 a.m. at the intersection of Carroll and Ethan Allen Avenues. The parade will start at 10:00 a.m. from the intersection of Carroll and Ethan Allen Avenues and travel South on Carroll Avenue to Maple Avenue, then turn right on Maple Avenue to Lincoln Avenue where the parade will disband. All parade units will be judged along the line of march.
GRAND MARSHAL
Mike Tidwell is a long-time Takoma Park resident and clean energy activist. He is founder and director of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network, a nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness about how global warming affects Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia and about viable solutions. Mike has written six books including The Ravaging Tide: Strange Weather, Future Katrinas, and the Race to Save America’s Coastal Cities. Mike lives on Willow Avenue with his wife, Beth, and their 14-year-old son, Sasha. Their house is powered by solar panels, wind energy, and corn kernels.
PARADE DIRECTORS Eugene Herman & David Cohen -------- DIVISION I -------- Director - Clare Delabar
	Police Escort Montgomery County Police Department Motorcycles Takoma Park Police Department Color Guard Chief Ronald A. Ricucci, Takoma Park Police Department Det. Pfc Joseph Butler, TP Police Officer of the Year 2010 Cpl. Michelle Holmes, TP Police Officer of the Year 2010 Hon. Bruce Williams, Mayor, City of Takoma Park Mr. Mike Tidwell, Grand Marshal Lawnmowers Against Global Warming Hon. Peter Franchot, Comptroller of Maryland Hon. Jamie B. Raskin, Maryland State Senator Hon. Sheila E. Hixson, Maryland State Delegate Hon. Tom Hucker, Maryland State Delegate Hon. Heather R. Mizeur, Maryland State Delegate Your Courthouse Team Hon. Isiah Leggett, Montgomery County Executive Hon. George Leventhal, Montgomery County Council Hon. Hans Riemer, Montgomery County Council Dr. Weymouth Spence, President, Washington Adventist University Ms. Joyce Portela, President, Washington Adventist Hospital Ms. Mildred Charley-Greene, Principal, Takoma Park Middle School Ms. Susan Silber, City Attorney, Takoma Park Hon. Dan Robinson, Takoma Park City Council, Ward 3 Hon. Reuben Snipper, Takoma Park City Council, Ward 5 Hon. Josh Wright, Takoma Park City Council, Ward 1 Hon. Fred Schultz, Takoma Park City Council, Ward 6 Hon. Colleen Clay, Takoma Park City Council, Ward 2 Hon. Terry J. Seamens, Takoma Park City Council, Ward 4 Gisselle Grzymala, Miss Teen Maryland Galaxy 2011 Potomac Classic Thunderbird Club Lynn Rumble, 1970 Boss Mustang Roger Coleman, 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Julius Kassovic, 1965 Volvo P-1800 Charles Heyda, 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 TPIDC Firecracker Float — our thanks to our major contributors The MacMillan Pipe Bands Uncle Sam
-------- DIVISION II -------- Director - Stan Grabia
	Wicomico County Memorial Post 10159 V. F. W. Takoma Park Post #350, V.F.W. John M. Carter Post 9862, V. F. W. Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 641, Silver Spring, MD District of Columbia Defense Force Association
-------- DIVISION III -------- Directors - Ned Young and Alan Knapton
	dc Motors Girl Scout Troop 5384 Girl Scout Service Unit 34-8 Takoma Park Seventh-Day Adventist Church Children's Choir Takoma Park Cooperative Nursery School Takoma Basset Brigade Washington Chiefs Inc., Youth Services Organization Takoma Park Folk Festival Committee Takoma Children's School Greenbelt Dog Training Marching Drill Team Singo Lodoyo USA Mr. Roland Dawes, 1931 Ford Model A Coupe
-------- DIVISION IV -------- Directors - Mike Mellish and Chon Davis
	Takoma Park Community Mobile Band Coalition for Natural Sports Fields Cub Scout Pack 205 Takoma Park Child Development Center Panquility Steel Band Summertime Fun! Mecca Temple No. 10 Cub Scout Pack #33 Boy Scouts of America Troop 33 Continuum Energy Solutions
-------- DIVISION V -------- Director - Ed Koren
	Washington Revels Old Takoma Ace Hardware Silver Spring Nursery School Takoma Park Presbyterian Church The Jamshack Band Takoma Attachment Parenting Prince George’s Peace & Justice Coalition Branches Tree Experts BCC Rescue Squad Alumni Assoc. Conflict Resolution Center of Montgomery County
-------- DIVISION VI -------- Director - Mark Verschell
	Morning Few Washington Adventist University SS Carroll Neighborhood Association, Kay Daniels-Cohen, President Mary Anne Annis and AF Falada Unitarian Universalist Church of Silver Spring The Freemasons of the Takoma Masonic Center Finest! Parade Marching Wildcats DC911Truth.org Takoma Park Lions Club Takoma Park Volunteer Fire Department
-------- DIVISION VII -------- Director - Elliot T. Rosen
	Image Band Takoma Park Lesbians and Gays Takoma Park - Silver Spring Food Co-op Takoma Voice Recycling Program Piney Branch Elementary School Woodland Horse Center Ritchie Avenue Citizens Association Chevrolet Volt, Sivin-Hurlburt Family Daleview Swimming Pool and Swim Team DC Pan Jammers Steel Band Thatʼs All Folks - Gene Herman & David Cohen, Parade Directors
PARADE JUDGES
	Panel of local residents, business owners, and others affiliated with Takoma Park
APPRECIATION
The Takoma Park Independence Day Committee extends their gratitude and appreciation to all those who have contributed their time and efforts to make this Independence Day Celebration possible:
	Takoma Park Mayor & Council, Police Department, Public Works Department, City Clerkʼs Office, Administration Offices, Treasurerʼs Office & Recreation Department Washington, D. C. Police Department The Montgomery County Police Department Takoma Park Volunteer Fire Department Takoma Park Cable TV Park Florist – flower arrangement Melvin Dawes - transportation for dc Motors & the Takoma Park Community Mobile Band The door-to-door financial support solicitors and volunteers The many parade participants Kathy Mack & Chris Simpson – Door-to-Door Collections of PEN area Franklin Apartments – parade participant parking Mar Thoma Church of Greater Washington – parade participant parking Deauville Apartments The professional people, business establishments, churches, schools, local organizations, and countless area residents for their financial support
OUR THANKS TO THE DRIVERS OF THE DIGNITARIES
	The Potomac Classic Thunderbird Club Erwin Mack, 1909 Ford Model T Touring
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR CONTRIBUTORS

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