The Frisco Community Parade steps off Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Downtown Rail District, marking the celebration’s return to Main Street after sitting out the past two years. This year’s America 250-themed procession will honor veterans, students and community spirit, with the route running east from 1st Street and Main to North County Road.
The parade’s comeback follows a lengthy absence driven by downtown construction. According to the Frisco Community Parade official website, organizers are welcoming the event back to Main Street this year. The city previously confirmed that the parade would not take place in 2024 or 2025 due to redevelopment work in the area, according to Star Local Media, which reported that construction made hosting the parade on Main Street unsafe during that stretch.
Who’s Leading the Procession
Jesse Hawila, a WFAA senior meteorologist, will serve as emcee for Saturday’s parade. The City of Frisco, Texas
announced the lineup of honored guests in a social media post, naming George Purefoy as grand marshal. Purefoy served as Frisco’s city manager from 1987 to 2022, a tenure that spanned the city’s transformation from a small town into one of the fastest-growing suburbs in the country…