Christmas Parade Information

We enjoy participating in the Liberty and Pleasant Garden Christmas parades each year!

Liberty Parade: First Saturday in December

Pleasant Garden Parade: First Sunday in December

  • Who can participate?
    • All of our students in Levels 1-6 are invited to participate!
      • Please note: We are required to check in very early. Sometimes, it can be a little tough on younger dancers. There is not always a place to use the restroom, either. If you are concerned that your dancer may be too young to wait before the parade, please let me know and I’d be happy to discuss options with you! We want all our dancers to have a positive experience whether that be on the float, walking or dancing, and even waving at us from the crowd!
    • 2021 Sign Ups Open October 12-27, click here!
    • Dancers Levels 1-6 (any style, including Beginner-Advanced Acro and Hip Hop):
      • Are invited to walk in front of our float and toss candy!
      • Need to purchase the SESD Performance Jacket or SESD logo shirt and black leggings or “jazz/dance pants” and tennis shoes (we recommend flat soles like converses for dancers). White gloves/earmuffs/etc. are permitted, if desired. Bring lots of candy, it always disappears quickly!
      • All students need to sign up and order apparel by the due date (generally third week in October) in order to participate.
      • We would love to have high participation in both parades, but you are welcome to pick one!
    • Dancers enrolled in Levels 2-6 (any style, including Beginner-Advanced Acro and Hip Hop):
      • Are invited to learn a dance!
        • Please note, there are mandatory rehearsals required
      • Need to purchase the SESD Performance Jacket and black leggings or “jazz/dance pants” and tennis shoes (we recommend flat soles like converses for dancers). White gloves/earmuffs/etc. are permitted, if desired. Bring lots of candy, it always disappears quickly!
      • All students need to sign up and order apparel by the due date in order to participate.

2021 Christmas Parade Information

Liberty Parade: First Saturday in December

Pleasant Garden Parade: First Sunday in December

  • General Information:
    • To ensure dancers are picked up quickly after we arrive at the pick up location, please be sure to pick a spot near the end of the parade route, or make your way there after we pass you in the parade. This means you may be picking up your dancer before the parade ends. We want to keep all our dancers safe and happy, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation!
    • For safety reasons, dancers will only be released to the parent/guardian indicated on the sign-up sheet.
    • *If you are unfamiliar with Liberty and/or Pleasant Garden, we encourage you to find the drop off and pick up locations before parade day. Mrs. Katherine will be focusing on our participants and equipment, and will not be checking her phone often. Thank you for understanding!*
    • Please be sure to use the bathroom before you arrive; there are no bathrooms near the drop off locations, and we cannot leave the drop off location to take dancers to the restroom.
  • What to Wear/Bring:
    • All participants should wear attire specified above, including volunteers.
    • White or black gloves/earmuffs/etc. are permitted, if desired.
    • Bring a large bag (or two!) of candy to toss.
  • Parade Details
    • Liberty: TBD
      • Drop off time/location: TBD
      • Pick up location: TBD
    • Pleasant Garden: TBD
      • Drop off location: TBD
      • Drop off time: TBD
      • Pick up location: PG Elementary School *We will not stop at the entrance, we will follow the flow of the parade and move towards the middle or Appomatox Rd side of campus.