A Head Above the Rest!

One of The Parade Company’s grandest attractions is our world-renown papier-mâché head collection. These colorful artifacts were originally purchased from artists in Viareggio, Italy with some dating back to the 1940s. Numbering over 300, the ever expanding collection is kept in shape 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 in the studio...and along the parade route.

In it’s inaugural year, the Big Head Corps will parade down Woodward Avenue creating life long memories for children and adults alike. The group of enthusiastic people that take on this task not only bring attention to a truly unique Detroit treasure, but have joined a group of individuals that want to get involved with a community focused organization that has a lot of fun.

Big Head Corps Committee (left to right)  Sean Moran, Brian Urso, Kerry Doman, Elizabeth Porter, Jim Dailey, Valerie Richards, Steve Booher, & Steve Abood

Look for us in

America's Thanksgiving Parade