Thanksgiving Parade 2026

November 21, 2026

Rehearsals

Note: Dancers 6 and under do not need to attend rehearsal.

Sweatshirts will be distributed at rehearsal on 11/13.

Dates: Fridays, November 6, 13, and 20
Time: 7:00 PM to 7:45 PM
Location: Our Studio - 10126 Colesville Rd

At-Home Practice Video:
https://youtu.be/zOtx1BWevIA

Sweatshirt Check

Before rehearsal, please confirm your dancer has the correct Grinch sweatshirt and it is performance ready.

Consider the following:

  • Did you forget to purchase one?

  • Did your dancer outgrow last year’s sweatshirt?

  • If reusing one, is it clean and presentable?

If you need a new sweatshirt, contact us immediately so we may assist you.

Parent Volunteers Needed

We will need parent volunteers - please look out for a separate email over the weekend about volunteers which are based on our Parade Line-Up.

Parade Line-Up (Subject to Change)

Will be determined after our first rehearsal and sent out over the weekend.

Parade Day Logistics

Event

Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade

Date

Saturday, November 21, 2026

Parking & Drop-Off (Times below are subject to change)

Due to increased security, many roads are closed. Please follow these directions carefully and travel early.


Meeting Instructions:

  1. Park First - please park at 8700 Cameron Street at the Cameron Street/ Fenton Street intersection. 

  2. Once parked, walk to the meeting spot at the Town Center Garage, Floor TBD. This is the garage above Chick-Fil-A (786 Ellsworth Drive). Unit #TBD.

  3. Please be sure to check-in between 8:30-9:00 AM with your child's chaperone. Performers must arrive by 9:00 AM.

    1. it's important that you check-in with a chaperone, so that your child is accounted for. This is for your child's safety!


Please Note: ABSOLUTELY NO ENTRANCE TO LINE-UP GARAGE FOR VEHICLES NOT TRAVELING IN PARADE.

Parade Attire

Please arrive ready to perform:

  • Attire: 

    • White Grinch sweatshirt

    • black pants

    • black socks

    • All-black or all-white tennis shoes

  • We encourage you to layer, layer, layer! 

  • If wearing hats and/or scarves -they must be PLAIN WHITE with no patterns 

  • Gloves can be any color since poms will cover them.

  • Neat hair

  • Performance Earrings optional ($10) - we have clip-on earrings too

  • Light, natural make-up is encouraged

Poms are borrowed and must be returned after the parade.

Dress warmly and in layers; this is a long outdoor event.

Parade Route & Dismissal

Parade Route:

  • Starts on Ellsworth Drive

  • Turns left on Georgia Avenue

  • Ends on Silver Spring Avenue

After the parade/Dismissal Instructions:

  • From Georgia Ave, we will turn left onto Silver Spring Avenue, at the Studio Plaza apartments, 915 Silver Spring Avenue, turn left again to use the cut through the alley/street "No Name Street" where we will take a group picture.

  • Parents must pick their children up immediately after the group picture.

  • If there are any late parents, please find us at the Safeway on Thayer Ave

Pickup:
Dancers must be picked up immediately following the group photo. Late fees will apply for late pickups.

Spectator Information

  • Parade time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

  • Free community event - No ticket required

  • Friends and family may watch along the route

  • Only approved chaperones may walk with the dancers

  • Non-Chaperoning family and friends are not allowed to walk on the parade runway with the girls.

  • The girls will continuously do the routine for the length of the parade route (one mile). There is a grandstand, but they will not necessarily stop.. they will continue moving forward.

  • Recommended viewing area: The least crowded places to watch will be when we turn left on Georgia from Ellsworth (and on the rest of Georgia Ave to Silver Spring Ave).

  • Event typically televised (News Channel 8)

Weather

The parade is technically rain or shine - Dress accordingly. Use your best judgment for you and your child. However, if the parade is canceled due to inclement weather, an email will be sent the morning of.

Social Media

Share your photos and videos:
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#idanceatpom

We look forward to a spirited and memorable performance. Thank you for your support in helping our dancers shine as a unified team.


Didn’t see your question? Please email info@thepomsquad.org, and we will respond right away.