The Grosse Pointe North High School Marching Band makes its way down Kercheval Avenue in The Village in the 2012 parade.

File photo by Roy Feldman

GROSSE POINTE FARMS/CITY — The Grosse Pointe Santa Claus Parade is marking a major milestone this year as it turns 50.

“This year’s parade will feature an expanded lineup of floats, school bands, and community groups,” Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jenny Boettcher said in an email interview. “Highlights of this year’s parade will feature spectacular floats provided by the Detroit Parade Company, dazzling largerthanlife inflatables, and the imaginative creativity showcased by many marching groups. Adding to the festivities, Grosse Pointe Theatre will deliver a special performance that promises to delight the crowd.”

The

See Full Page