2011 Parade Line-Up* Subject to change
1. Color Guard
2. United States Army Band
3. Grand Marshal - Pete Stith
4. Village Bank Tom Winfree
5.
6. Jessica Morgan
7. Midlothian Jr. Women's Club
8. Hot 100
9. Bon Secours
10. Bon Secours
11. County Administrator Jay Stegmaier
12. National Miss USA Ambassador Junior Teen
13. Midlothian High School Band
14. KLR 96.5
15. Midlothian Family Practice
16. Girl Scouts - Midlothian Service Unit
17.
18. Modern Woodmen of America
19. All Star Dance Academy Inc
20. Chesterfield Police
21. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
22. Premier Martial Arts
23. CCH Christmas Mother
24. Stella Edwards for School Board
25. Chesterfield County Council PTA/PTSAs
26. Spotlight Studio
27. 103.7 The River
28. Cross Roads Irish Dance Troupe
29. Miss Southwest Virginga Teen USA
30. Missions in Middle School (MnMs)
31. KidsDineFree.net
32. Chesterfield Republican Committee
33.
34. Midlothian Family Dentistry
35. VA Clown Alley
36. Antique Fire Engine
37. CJW Medical Center
38. ACCA Shrine Center
39. ACCA Shrine Center
40. ACCA Shrine Center
41. ACCA Shrine Center
42. ACCA Shrine Center
43. C’field Commissioner of the Revenue Joe Horbal
44. Miss Dixie Green
45. PQ’s Catering
46. Families of the Wounded
47. State Farm
48.
49. Midlothian Exchange
50. Sonic Drive-In
51. Democratic Committee
52. Chickahominy Nation
53. Puritan Cleaners
54. Canine Companions
55. Matoaca High School
56. Doody Calls
57. Ducks Disposal
58. Bangs Salon & Spa
59. Miss Chesterfield Organization
60. Miss Chesterfield Organization
61. Miss Chesterfield Organization
62. John Burkett
63. Childtime/LaPetit
64. Dianne Smith for School Board
65. Patty Carpenter
66. Henricus Militia
67. Kiwanis Club of Midlothian
68. CJW Medical Center
69. Professor "Al" E. Katterwaller:
70. Midlothian American Legion Post 186
71. Cub Scout Pack 876
72. Boy Scout Troop 800
73. Bon Secours
74.
75.
76. New Life UMC
77. "Queen of Halloween
78. Midlothian Fire Fire Chief Sentor
79. Midlothian Fire
80. Midlothian Fire
81. Midlothian Fire
The 2011 Midlothian Day Parade in Downtown Midlothian , the 19th annual, will take place on Saturday, October 15, 2011, at 10:00 AM, in Downtown Midlothian. The Parade takes place "rain or shine". It will begin at Village Mill Drive and Midlothian Turnpike, and proceed east to its conclusion at the First Citizens Bank 13101 Midlothian Turnpike. Visit the Parade Route page for additional route details.
Regularly noted as one of the top events in Chesterfield County, the Parade will be comprised of over 90 units, including marching bands, floats, 500+ marchers, and lots of clowns. Over 2500 spectators, the largest of any event in Downtown Midlothian, are expected to attend, packing Midlothian Turnpike with smiling eyes and festive attire.
This year's parade grand marshal is Retired Deputy County Administrator Millard D. "Pete" Stith.
Stith held numerous management positions with the county since joining Chesterfield 26 years ago. In February 1984, he began his service as executive assistant to the county administrator for intergovernmental affairs. After three years, he was named director of parks and recreation.
In 1992, after a national search, he was promoted to deputy county administrator for community development. He is credited with launching the county’s “fast-track” review process for commercial development, instituting a website for developers’ projects and recruiting new businesses totaling millions of dollars in new investment in the county.
Stith has brought a “tremendous amount” of experience and “a great deal of continuity to the Chesterfield Board of Supervisors.” Stith’s legacy includes the creation of the county’s Black History Month Program 20 years ago and fostering new partnerships between the county government and Virginia State University.
Understanding the value of unity, family bonding, and social togetherness that are designed for all ages, races and ethnicities, the Midlothian Foundation organizes 12-months a year, The Midlothian Day Parade, the largest of its kind in Midlothian. Rich in history, character and entertainment, the Midlothian Day Parade has delighted children of all ages for over ten years. Scheduled every year on the "Third Saturday in October", the event celebrates the Midlothian Community, its residents, leaders, businesses, and organizations. Those depictions can be relayed through, but not limited to, stunning floats, giant balloons, colorful clowns, marching bands, marching and/or heritage dancing of different ethnic groups, and special units.
This parade has something for all families. Estimated attendance is over 2,500 people, and is increasing each year. This parade attracts the drive market tourists, as well as visitors from around the world. The Midlothian Day Parade works hard to ensure that our gift and educational signature event for the community will continue to thrill spectators with the old-fashioned spirit of magic and fun that is America, while take away knowledge of something new.
