presents the
2011 Springtime Tallahassee
Grand Parade
  10:30am-12:00 noon


Join us for one of the largest parades in the southeast, the Springtime Tallahassee Grand Parade needs no introduction. Come see the more than 100 colorful units and floats, marching bands, dance groups, Springtime Krewe Floats and much more!

The Grand Parade begins at 10:30a.m. at the intersection of Monroe Street and Brevard Steet and travels south on Monroe Street past the Florida Capital ending at Gaines Street.

2010 Springtime Tallahassee Grand Parade Marshal
Mr. Kim Williams

Kim's career at Marpan, his family's business, began as a part-time employee while attending Tallahassee Community College in 1968. He has served as President of the company since 1985. As an owner/developer of commerical real estate, he is a managing partner of the Heritage at Commonwealth, Hamilton Industrial Park and Commerce Industrial Center.

He has a long history of community involvement. Williams is a founding board member and past president of Southside Business Association. He is a past chair of the Tallahassee Chamber and was the 2006 recipient of the Godfrey Smith Past-Chair award. He served eight years on the board of the Tallahassee Housing Authority and also is currently a board member of Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare, Capital City Bank, The Florida Center for Performing Arts and Education- an organization dedicated to building a Performing Arts Center in Tallahassee- and chair of the Economic Development Council.

As a native Tallahassean, Kim is committed to encouraging economic growth so our children will be able to find opportunity here, while maintaining our quality of life. His wife, Mayda, owns Target Copy and they have four children, Matthew, Johanna, Tracey, and Andrew.



2010 Parade Winners:

Best in Parade: Albany Marine Corp Band

"President's Awards"- Businesses
Winner: Centurylink
Runner up: Los Amigos Restaurant/BJ Party House

"General Chairman's Award"- Cities and Festivals
Winner: The Krewe of Bowlegs
Runner up: Rough Riders

"Andrew Jackson's Award"- Nonprofit Organizations
Winner: Ronald McDonald House
Runner up: Big Dog Rescue

"Board of Directors Award"- Marching Bands
Winner: Leon High School
Runner up: Tallahassee Pipe Band

"Belles and Gents Award"- Schools and Churches
Winner: Innovation School
Runner up: Tallahassee Community College

"Judge's Choice Award"- Clubs and Miscellanous
Winner:" Chrome Divas
Runner up: Asian Coalition of Tallahassee

THANK YOU TO EACH OF OUR PARADE ENTRIES FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION IN OUR 42ND SPRINGTIME TALLAHASSEE FESTIVAL!