What an honor! We recently found out that we have been given the opportunity to walk in the New Albany Founder’s Day Parade on May 16!

This local parade is a time-honored tradition here in New Albany and so we are humbled that we get a chance to be a part of it.

Continue reading to learn more about this upcoming parade and what you can expect to see if you attend!

The 411 on the Upcoming New Albany Parade

Held every year, the New Albany Founder’s Day celebrates the inception of our incredible community.

Founded in 1837, the Village of New Albany has seen immense growth in the last two decades in particular as local leaders have focused on making this a great place to not only live but also to work and play as well. The Village became a City in 2011!

This year’s event (which, by the way, marks the 40th anniversary) will actually kick off with a mini-concert by the New Albany Chorus at Main Street and High Street.

Then, the parade starts at 11 a.m. Parade floats enter at Dublin-Granville Road and Morgan Road, although probably the best place to stand as a spectator will be Main Street and High Street because a parade emcee booth will be located there.

Check out this online map for a look at the complete parade map and to plan your excursion on Founder’s Day.

Ultimately, the parade will end at the New Albany 2-5 Elementary School at 87 North High Street.

This year is sure to be a stand-out one, especially given all of the sponsors that have contributed to bring the parade to life. These companies include The City of New Albany, New Albany Chamber of Commerce, Plain Township, New Albany-Plain Local Schools, Chi Thai Restaurant and Mint Family Dental.

Meanwhile, Robert & Debbie Dean will serve as the 2015 Parade Grand Marshals.

Here a quick recap of the most important details you should know:

• When: 10:45 a.m. for the mini-concert, 11 a.m. for the parade
• Where: Main Street and High Street
• More Information: Visit The Founders Day Site.  And once again, you can also view the Parade Route map.

We Hope To See You at the Parade on May 16!

We hope you have a chance to check out the Founder’s Day festivities (including the parade!) on May 16. We think it’s sure to be a fun and memorable day for the whole family!

If you do end up attending and you see us, please be sure to wave Hello. We would be thrilled to see you.

And remember: As your dedicated New Albany real estate experts, we always enjoy the opportunity to help people realize their dreams on the real estate market. So contact us today if you’re considering buying or selling a New Albany area home anytime soon, make sure to contact us for assistance.

Until next time,

Thomas & Company