It may seem that Poolesville Day is far off in the future, but September 23rd will be here sooner than you think. Right now, you can take part in the preparations by helping the Poolesville Day Committee choose the Grand Marshal for the parade.
Every year since 1992 – except the pandemic years – Poolesville has observed its annual festival, celebrating Poolesville, its residents and the communities in the Western County of which it is a part. This year activities, vendors and music will spread from one end of Fisher Avenue at the Elementary School to the “Historic West End” with the Electric Vehicle Show, and all over Whalen Commons.
A hallmark of Poolesville Day has always been the morning parade down Poolesville’s “main street” Fisher Avenue, beginning at Poolesville Elementary School and ending at the intersection of Fisher Avenue and West Willard Road. Leading the parade has always been the “Grand Marshal”. Nominated by area citizens, this person or group should symbolize community involvement, leadership and commitment to bettering our community.
The Grand Marshals are selected by the Poolesville Day Committee from among the nominations submitted by residents. The Committee uses a set of guidelines to consider the nominations and asks those submitting the name of a person or organization to be Grand Marshal to “describe a specific act or acts (personal or civic) of outstanding service which has been generally recognized as placing the individual or group (nominated) in a category well above others for sustained and distinguished service and commitment to the town of Poolesville and its surrounding areas.”
This is a chance for everyone in the area to suggest a person or organization to be Grand Marshal that exemplifies Poolesville’s community spirit. If you have a story to tell about being helped, now is the time to pay it forward.
Nominations need to be made by July 31st and the nomination form can be found online at GRAND MARSHAL NOMINATION FORM (jotform.com)
Be prepared to supply the Name, Address, and Phone Number of your nominee and you will need to write up your pitch in 100 – 400 words. For more detailed guidelines and a list of past Grand Marshals click HERE.