Olympic 2016 synchronized diving silver medalist Sam Dorman will be the Thanksgiving Day parade marshal.
Some 60 units representing local businesses, civic organizations and community members will suit up for the 35th annual parade that starts at 9 a.m. tomorrow, at the corner of Saguaro and El Lago Boulevards.
The parade will travel north on Saguaro to Palisades Boulevard, turn west to La Montana Drive. Parking is available in nearby lots.
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Olympic 2016 synchronized diving silver medalist Sam Dorman will be the Thanksgiving Day parade marshal.
Some 60 units representing local businesses, civic organizations and community members will suit up for the 35th annual parade that starts at 9 a.m. tomorrow, at the corner of Saguaro and El Lago Boulevards.
The parade will travel north on Saguaro to Palisades Boulevard, turn west to La Montana Drive. Parking is available in nearby lots.
Sponsors are the Chamber, Town of Fountain Hills, Brokers Alliance and SRP.
Prizes will be awarded for the Best of Show, Best Civic/Business Float, Best Church/Children’s Affiliation, Best Marching/Walking Group, Best Motorized Entry and Best Equestrian.
Santa Claus missed last year’s parade but promises to be there this year along with music by the Fountain Hills High School Marching Band and the Community Band.
The theme is “Hollywood Holidays,” borrowing ideas from the silver screen for decorations and costumes.
Dorman, a six-time national champion, is a native of Mesa and grew up in Tempe. His father, Paul, coached and instructed physical education so Sam and his brother naturally gravitated toward sports.
Dorman’s interest in diving began when he was eight years old and he trained alongside Olympians.
In the recent Olympic Games in Rio, he joined his three-meter diving partner, Michael Hixon. They missed the gold medal by 4.11 points.
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