BIG HEAD CORPS
The Big Head Corps is a group of dynamic Young Professionals that help to support The Parade Company’s mission by raising funds towards the preservation and restoration of the world’s largest papier mâché head collection. Celebrating its 8th anniversary, this group hosts events and activities throughout the year in Metro Detroit, as well as participating as a unit in America’s Thanksgiving Parade® presented by Art Van.
One of The Parade Company’s grandest attractions is the world renown papier-mâché head collection. These colorful artifacts were originally acquired from artists in Viareggio, Italy with several dating back to the 1940s. The ever expanding collection of nearly 300 heads are restored by the seasoned artists at The Parade Company that have been trained by the talented artisans from Viareggio. These cherished parade characters can be seen throughout the year in the studio and along the parade route.
In addition to great fun along the parade route, BIG HEAD CORPS MEMBERS also receive:
1Individual photo of you in costume taken on Parade Day
1Big Head Corps t-shirt
1Ticket for the Big Head Corps Breakfast on Parade morning
2VIP Grandstand tickets in a designated Big Head Corps section
2Pancake Breakfast presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan tickets at The Parade Company in November
4Parade Preview Party tickets in October
ENDLESS FUN ON THE PARADE ROUTE AND DURING THE YEAR!
welcome to T H E PA R A D E C O M PA N Y ’ S
BIG HEAD CORPS Parade Preview Party in October
The Parade Company Studio 4 tickets included in membership
The doors open behind the scenes at The Parade Studio to launch America’s Thanksgiving Parade season. Sponsors, VIP’s and the media converge on Paradeland are invited to enjoy a ‘sneak peek’ of the working parade studio as the staff and countless volunteers prepare for the upcoming parade.
Pancake Breakfast presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan in November
The Parade Company Studio 2 tickets included in membership
The Parade Studio is the site of the much anticipated annual Pancake breakfast. This business networking event features ‘celebrity flapjack flippers’ showcasing their cooking skills! Parade sponsors, media, civic dignitaries and business and community leaders celebrate this unique parade kick-off event. Paul W. Smith broadcasts his WJR morning show live from the breakfast.
Hob Nobble Gobble® presented by Ford in November
Ford Field Tickets available for purchase
Detroit’s premiere family event, Hob Nobble Gobble,® is now the Friday before Thanksgiving at Ford Field. An unforgettable night of enchantment and wonder celebrates America’s Thanksgiving Parade® presented by Art Van. This black tie event is an over the top evening filled with national caliber talent, live music, fantastic food and a full carnival midway on the field with rides and games.
America’s Thanksgiving Parade® presented by Art Van thanksgiving day
Included in membership
Hundreds of thousands of spectators line Woodward Avenue to view the fantastical floats, balloons, marching bands, clowns and celebrities. The two hour parade is featured locally on WDIV Local 4, and one hour of the parade is televised nationally, broadcasted to over 74.5 million households.
Happy Monkey 4
Angry Monkey 6
Bear 2
Mouse 1
Hippo 2
Panda 2
Lion 2
Tiger 1
Toucan 3
Parrot 4
Moose 2
Chipmunk 3
Elephant 1
Boy Cat 3
Girl Cat 3
Scotty Dog 2
Bull Dog 4
St. Bernard 2
Hound Dog 3
Dog 3
Frog 4
Rooster 2
Duck 4
Horse 2
Cow 4
Hank Aguirre 1
Father Casey 1
Father Cunningham 1
Gerald Ford 1
Henry Ford 1
Magic Johnson 1
Charles Lindbergh 1
Joe Louis 1
Aretha Franklin 1
Gordie Howe 1
Rosa Parks 1
Walter Reuther 1
Diana Ross 1
Bo Schembechler 1
Bob Seger 1
Tom Selleck 1
Art Van Elsander 1
G. Mennan W
illiams 1
Coleman Young 1
Sparky Anderson 1
we’ve got some pretty BIG HEADS to fill Fill in the 1st and 2nd choice on your enrollment form with the name of the head you would prefer to wear in the parade. Please be aware that each head fits differently. Head choices are NOT confirmed until a costume fitting is done at the parade studio. While there are duplicates of some of our heads, most are unique and one of a kind. Quantities of each are noted in the circle. Please schedule your head fitting early to ensure you get your preferred head!
Italian Girl 1
Japanese Girl 1
Mexican Girl 1
Polish Girl 1
Scottish Girl 1
Spanish Girl 1
Red Flower 2
Purple Flower 2
Raggedy Ann 2
Who 2
Pig 4
Yellow Rabbit 1
Skunk 2
Gray Rabbit 2
Teal Ostrich 1
Dark Pink Ostrich 1
Green Ostrich 1
Pink Ostrich 1
Blue Ostrich 1
Orange Ostrich 1
Hot Pink Ostrich 1
Lime Green Ostrich 1
Yellow Ostrich 1
Blue Bug 3
Yellow Bug 3
Purple Bug 3
Indian Boy 4
Indian Girl 4
Chinese Girl 1
Dutch Girl 1
French Girl 1
German Girl 1
Greek Girl 1
Hindu Girl 1
Purple Ostrich 1 Reserve your spot Contact Cristina Rus with any questions at (313) 923-7403 or [email protected]
For a complete list of BIG HEADS visit theparade.org
ST. CLAIR SHORES
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