Tulsa business owner Mary Beth Babcock was selected as the Grand Marshal for the 100th Tulsa Christmas Parade, coming December 2026.
Babcock was announced during a surprise celebration on Feb. 12. In a Facebook post, Babcock explained that she had initially believed she was being interviewed to help promote a fundraiser for the Oklahoma Animal Alliance.
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Mary Beth Babcock chosen as Grand Marshal for 2026 Tulsa Christmas Parade
When she arrived at Buck Atom’s, she was greeted with a marching band from her Alma Mater, Bartlesville High School, before being told she had been chosen for the high-profile role at the parade in December…