Valentine's Studio Tours
The Parade Company is opening its doors Valentine’s Day weekend for a truly unique and magical experience. Couples can now book a private tour of the company’s Parade Studio in Detroit. The guided tour will provide a look back at the history of America’s Thanksgiving Parade® as well as an up close view of the larger-than-life characters and floats, from a 12’ tall Cupid to the historic Mother Goose float and new favorites. Each tour includes a commemorative photo taken in the larger than life Parade Studio, as well as a special gift bag featuring a bottle of champagne or sparkling juice, flowers, chocolates, beads and our signature clown noses.
Valentine’s Day in Paradeland is a great one-of-a-kind experience to share with your special someone, while supporting a beloved Detroit organization, The Parade Company/Michigan Thanksgiving Parade Foundation. The cost of the tour is $100 per couple, with $50 being tax deductible. Tours are available from 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Saturday, February 11 through Tuesday, February 14 and are by reservation only.
Call Renée at (313) 923-8368 to book your reservation today!
See the Parade in a whole new way!
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You’re invited to take a behind the scenes look and discover Detroit’s hidden treasures at The Parade Company Studio. Step into a story land of color and fun as we get ready for one of Detroit’s most anticipated holiday events, America’s Thanksgiving Parade®.
Wonder through a wonderland of fantasy and floats. Marvel at the world’s largest collection of antique papier-mâché heads. See the Costume Department where our characters come to life. Meet award winning artisans who bring the magic to YOU! With many more characters turning up every day!
The Parade Company, in partnership with Eastern Michigan University, has developed an education program for the Studio Tours Program. Developed by EMU professors, Curriculum guides for grades PreK-5 are now available for download for educators.
These curriculum units are meant to give lesson plan ideas and educational talking points for student before, during and after your tour of the Parade Studio.
Click HERE to see the curriculum packets!
Don’t miss this feast for the eyes and the imagination. Join us on an awesome adventure that is unique to Detroit and fun for kids of all ages. Call today for a magical tour through Paradeland. Tours are available for groups of 10 or more and the cost is $8.00 for children ages 3-17 and $12.00 for adults. Discounts available!
For more information, call Renée at (313) 923-8368
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Studio Tour Brochure
