BIRMINGHAM, Mich., February 12, 2016 – Plans are underway for a treasured Birmingham tradition spanning more than 40 years. The City will kick off the spring and summer season with the Celebrate Birmingham Hometown Parade on Sunday, May 15 at 1 p.m. in downtown Birmingham. This year’s parade is themed “A Celebration of the Great Outdoors”. Participants and parade-goers are encouraged to be creative and take part in the theme.

Members of the Birmingham community and surrounding areas are cordially invited to register now to participate in the parade. School groups, marching bands, girl/boy scouts, karate clubs, dance classes, veterans, organizations and businesses are encouraged to march in the parade. Take advantage of this fun, unique opportunity to become involved with the Birmingham community. Children’s activities, strolling parade performers, food and live music will be held in Shain Park immediately after the parade.

Register by submitting an online registration form at http://bit.ly/2016BhamParade. Registration forms must be submitted by Friday, April 29, 2016. A letter of confirmation and parade positions will be sent the second week of May. For more information, contact Laura Pierce at 248.530.1880 or visit www.bhamgov.org/parade.

City of Birmingham – A Walkable Community. Visit the city’s website at www.bhamgov.org.

Contact: Laura Pierce 248.530.1880