 |
QVC
|
Home > Featured Events > West Chester Christmas Parade
The "Big City" style parade meets historic West Chester, Pennsylvania in this amazing production that showcases more than 4,000 participants each year. Now in its 38th
year, the QVC West Chester Christmas Parade evokes the aura of Norman Rockwell paintings. The parade was named by USA Today as one of the
top ten places to experience the arrival of Santa Claus during the holiday season. In addition, QVC Home Shopping Network (based in West Chester) broadcasts LIVE
during the parade and also airs portions of the parade on Christmas Eve night and Christmas Day to more than 100 million households around the nation.
Participating marching bands compete for the chance to win a portion of more than $5,500 in prize money. This is one of the few competitive parade opportunities remaining on the east coast for high school bands. A panel of expert judges, who have DCI and WGI experience, lends credibility and excitement to the competition. The 1-mile parade route travels through the heart of the historic business district. More than 35,000 spectators closely line the route, much like an experience on "Main Street USA." The entire parade route is free and open to the general public. West Chester is located in Chester County, just 30 minutes west of Philadelphia or 2.5 hours from Washington, DC and New York City. 2017 Band Competition Results
1 - 96.0 Downingtown High School Band, PA 2 - 95.0 Marple Newtown High School Band, Newtown Square, PA 3 - 94.5 Pennsbury High School Band, Fairless Hills, PA 4 - 94.2 Daniel Boone High School Band, Birdsboro, PA 5 - 93.8 Jackson Liberty High School Band, Jackson, NJ 6 - 92.8 Connetquot High Marching Band, NY 7 - 92.5 Easton Area High School "Red Rover" Marching Band, Easton, PA 8 - 88.5 Frank W. Ballou Majestic Marching Knights Band, DC 9 - 86.4 Octorara Area High School Band, Atglen, PA 10 - 85.8 Central Bucks South High School Band, Warrington, PA 11 - 84.8 Henderson High School Band, West Chester, PA 12 - 83.4 A.I. duPont High School Band, Greenville, DE 13 - 82.7 Bishop Shanahan High School Band, Downingtown, PA 14 - 79.1 TIE Bayard Rustin High School Band, West Chester, PA 14 - 79.1 TIE Pottsgrove High School Band, PA 16 - 78.9 Springfield High School Band, Springfield, PA 17 - 72.6 Wissahickon High School Marching Band, Ambler, PA 18 - 71.2 Cardinal O'Hara High School Marching Band, Springfield, PA 19 - 70.8 West Chester East High School Band, PA Related Events• An awards ceremony is held at the Chester County Courthouse immediately following the parade. Future Dates
Friday, November 30, 2018
Friday, December 6, 2019 (Always held the Friday following Thanksgiving Day weekend. In the event of severe weather — heavy snow or thunderstorms — the parade is held one day later.) For More Information
Web: GWCC.org
Email: Todd Marcocci, Producer Phone: 610-431-1121 If you're interested in entering your band in the West Chester Christmas Parade and Band Competition, please request an application from Todd Marcocci at the contact info above. View highlights of the 2012 West Chester Christmas Parade |
