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When I was little, I used to dream of taking part in America's Thanksgiving Parade. I drew a picture of my own design -- a "Little Mermaid" float -- and also auditioned to be one of the kids who announced the floats on Channel 4, unfortunately not getting picked.
Now Big Head Corps, the company which obviously creates the big head masks you see at the parade, is inviting people to become part of their team and feel more a part of the Thanksgiving parade like many of us dreamed of as little kids.
Big Head Corps is an organization that offers young professionals the chance to get involved with America’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and offer fun programs and networking opportunities. Former Grosse Pointe native Jim Dailey is the co-founder of this group.
To become an official member of Big Head Corps costs $200, and their benefits include breakfast on parade morning, shuttle service to the parade, being able to actively participate in the parade, two VIP grandstand seats, two VIP pancake breakfast tickets, four passes to the annual Parade Company Preview Party and Big Head Corps apparel. What I think is most exciting is the chance to ACTUALLY WALK IN THE PARADE YOURSELF. To me, that is worth the $200 in itself.
If you do want to be apart of this Michigan tradition, hurry up because open enrollment ends tomorrow. For more information on how to become a Big Head Corps member or The Parade Company volunteer, visit www.theparade.org or call 313-923-7400.
Now, if only they could make me a "Little Mermaid" mask...
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