Big Head Corps - The Parade Company

the PARADE
COMPANY
2015
BIG HEAD
CORPS
welcome to
T H E PA R A D E C O M PA N Y ’ S
2015 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. “Head Honcho” Sean Harrington is heading up the group this year, and
has many exciting events planned, along with the creation of a new head, which will be unveiled in the fall.
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:
1
Individual photo of you in costume taken on Parade Day
1
Big Head Corps t-shirt
1
Ticket for the Big Head Corps Breakfast on Parade morning
11/26/15
2
VIP Grandstand tickets in a designated Big Head Corps section
2
VIP Pancake Breakfast tickets at The Parade Company
4
Parade Preview Party tickets
11/26/15
11/6/15
10/14/15
ENDLESS FUN ON THE PARADE ROUTE AND DURING THE YEAR!
Parade Preview Party
Hob Nobble Gobble ®
The Parade Company Studio
4 tickets included in membership
Ford Field
Tickets available for purchase
The doors open behind the scenes at The Parade Studio to
launch the 2015 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.
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.
Wednesday, October 14
5:00 to 8:00 pm
VIPPancake Breakfast
Friday, November 20
6:00 to 10:00 pm
Friday, November 6
6:30 to 9:00 am
America’s Thanksgiving Parade
presented by Art Van
The Parade Company Studio
2 tickets included in membership
Thursday, November 26
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.
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.
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
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!
Rosa Parks 1
Walter Reuther 1
Diana Ross 1
Bo Schembechler 1
Bob Seger 1
Tom Selleck 1
Art Van Elsander 1
G. Mennan Williams 1
Coleman Young 1
Sparky Anderson 1
Happy Monkey 4
Angry Monkey 6
Bear 2
Mouse 1
Hippo 2
Panda 2
Lion 2
Tiger 1
Toucan 3
Parrot 4
Chipmunk 3
Moose 2
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
Pig 4
Skunk 2
Yellow Rabbit 1
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
Purple 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
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
BIG HEAD CORPS committee
2015
Steve Booher
Elizabeth Dailey
Jim Dailey
Ryan Messacar
Sean Moran
Patrick Petz
Cassie Sobelton
Michelle Swelnis
Katie Szynkowski
Nikki Ruddy
Joe Kaiser
Jay Fradenburg
Scott Adlhoch
head honcho
Sean Harrington
Contact Valerie Richards Adams with any questions.
(313) 923-7403 / vadams@theparade.org or Fax reservation form to (313) 923-2920
reserve your spot