Mark your calendar for The Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular on November 24, 2024 at noon! In its 31st year, the Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular is one of the largest of its kind in the country, with giant helium balloons and approximately 100,000 spectators annually ready to kick off the holiday season! We have all the info you need including the highlights, the route and where to eat in the area!
Parade Highlights
Planned highlights of the parade include The Greatest Showman on Earth, Daredevil, Comedian, Legend, Bello Nock. You may recognize him from one of his many appearances on America’s Got Talent (AGT) or his many years headlining “The Greatest Show on Earth” (RBBB). Bello’s trademark blend of endearing comedy and jaw-dropping daredevil stunts has made him one of the most unique and exciting entertainers in the world today.
Giant helium balloons will include: Daniel Tiger, Elmo, Kung Fu Panda, Mr. Potato Head, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Scooby Doo and more to be announced!
In addition to the procession’s signature balloons, the streets will be filled with music from marching bands, dance group performances, fabulous floats, the Second Company Governor’s Horse Guard, Santa and more! Colin Cosell, Public Address Announcer for the New York Mets and New York Riptide, will return as the parade’s Master of Ceremonies.
Parade Route
The parade is scheduled to begin at the intersection of Summer Street and Hoyt Street and conclude on Atlantic Street and Federal Street, just a short block from the Stamford Transportation Center.
TIP: Choose a spot on the parade route away from traffic lights! Balloon handlers have to lower the balloons to make it under them which can be disappointing to the kids who are keeping an eye out for their favorite characters!
Family Friendly Restaurants
Parade Day Brunch at Bedford Hall, 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Fresh & Co. Pop-Up Event, 355 Atlantic Street (Live DJ, Face Painting & More!)
Remo’s Brick Oven Pizza Company
Sally’s Apizza
Capriccio Kitchen & Bar
Puerto Vallarta Stamford
Garden Catering
Tutti Pazzi
Mecha Noodle Bar
Fiesta on Main
Coffee Shops
Cafe Ooh Lala
Lorca Coffee Bar
Winfield Street Coffee
Where to Find Treats
16 Handles Stamford
Dairy Queen Stamford
Milk N Cookies
Penny Cha (Bubble Tea)
Whaletea
The Night Before the Parade
The Point72 Balloon Inflation Party will be held on Saturday, November 23, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the intersection of Hoyt Street and Summer Street. This night before the parade event will allow spectators a behind-the-scenes look at the balloons as they come to life. Bello Nock will also be performing parts of his riveting act at the Balloon Inflation Party along with music, parade talent and cartoon characters to greet and entertain spectators.