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The 2022 Lisbon Christmas Parade is In-Person with Tractors, Horses & Hounds on Sat., Dec. 10 at Noon!

10/23/2022

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The 2022 Great Lisbon FARMERS FEED THE HUNGRY Christmas Parade - formerly known as The Lisbon Christmas Horse Parade - will kick off at 12 noon in the historic town of Lisbon, (Woodbine) Maryland, on Dec. 10, 2022.

​Festively decorated tractors driven by local farmers will lead the parade followed by up to 250 seasonally adorned horses (both ridden and driven) along the parade route down the Old National Road (Frederick Road), Route 144.

​The Lisbon Christmas Parade is presented by the Howard County Farm Bureau in partnership with the Carroll County Farm Bureau annually on the second Sat. of Dec. It benefits the Howard County Food Bank, Carroll County Food Sunday, Farmers & Hunters Feeding the Hungry and the Lisbon Volunteer Fire Company.

Parade patrons are invited to shop for the season at the Days End Farm Horse Rescue's Santa Village and enjoy "Reindeer" Rides from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Since 2011, the Parade has raised over $150,000 and collected many thousands of pounds of food to feed the local food insecure in our communities. In 2021, the parade raised over $24,500. This year we are hoping to raise well over $25,000!
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GET INVOLVED: Wanted! Farmers with tractors and farm equipment, equestrians riding saddle horses or driving carriage horses, plus SPONSORS and NON-PERISHABLE FOOD DRIVE LEADERS!

THINGS TO NOTE FOR THE 2022 PARADE: The parade begins at 12:00 noon. Arrive early to secure parking and the best spot along the parade route. Route 144 and nearby roads along the parade route will be closed at 11:30 am.

LEARN MORE: Want to learn more about the 2022 parade,  where to park, about the parade route?  Visit  www.LisbonChristmasParade.org.

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Merry Christmas!!! The 2021 Lisbon Christmas  Parade Raised over $24K to Feed the Local Hungry!

4/25/2022

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Lisbon, Maryland . April 25, 2022  |

The Lisbon Christmas Parade
Committee is celebrating the success of The 2021 Great Lisbon FARMERS FEED THE HUNGRY Christmas Parade.

​We’ve wrapped it up for you below, like a Christmas gift tied with a red ribbon bow!


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Photo Courtesy of Sam Kaiulani
Amazing Turnout!

The Lisbon Christmas Parade Committee and Howard County Farm Bureau are delighted to announce that The 2021 Great Lisbon FARMERS FEED THE HUNGRY Christmas Parade a tremendous success!   ​
We bounced back festively in 2021 with an immense turnout of parade participants and patrons!​ An estimated 3000 parade patrons lined the route in anticipation of the parade! 
2021 Lisbon Christmas Parade - Gentle Giants' Christine Hajek & LVFC's Jamie McIntosh - Courtesy of Kenneth Visser
In the spirit of the season, our local farmers and equestrians used their creative talents to showcase their tractors, horses, goats, dogs and more. Over 35 local farmers from Howard and Carroll counties, and beyond drove their festively decorated tractors and farm equipment, and antique farm trucks in the parade. More than 160 horses, under saddle and pulling carriages and wagons, proudly made there way up the parade route! 
​In addition, Days End Farm Horse Rescue held their annual Santa's Village with "Reindeer Rides" which drew more than 40 vendors for patrons to do their holiday shopping and find some delicious treats.

The Numbers Are In!
The numbers are in! Thanks to you - our community sponsors and tractor and equine participants - the  parade raised over $24,500! Our beneficiaries were presented checks at the Annual Legislative Howard County Legislative Dinner held on April 21.  ​
  • $7,400.90 to the  Howard County Food Bank 
  • $7,400.90 to the Carroll County Food Sunday
  • $4,933.94 to the Farmers & Hunters Feeding the Hungry
  • $4,933.93 to the Lisbon Volunteer Fire Company
In addition, over 3,100 pounds of nonperishable canned foods was collected and donated to feed the local food banks in Howard and Carroll counties! Thank you to all those who participated in the food drives this parade season! ​
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To view the 2021 Lisbon Christmas Parade recorded live on Facebook, please click here.
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Plans for 2022
Mark your calendars! The Great Lisbon FARMERS FEED THE HUNGRY Christmas Parade presented by the Howard County Farm Bureau is scheduled to kick off on Saturday, December 10, 2022. Stay tuned and learn more by visiting www. LisbonChristmasParade.org.
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The Great Lisbon FARMERS FEED THE HUNGRY Christmas Parade presented by The Howard County Farm Bureau,  benefits The Howard County Food Bank, Carroll County Food Sunday, Farmers & Hunters Feeding the Hungry, and Lisbon Volunteer Fire Company. Since its inception in 2011, the parade has raised more than $150,000 to date for the parade’s beneficiaries and collected many thousands of pounds of nonperishable canned food donated to our local food banks in Howard and Carroll counties. ​

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The 2021 Lisbon Christmas Parade is In-Person with Tractors, Horses & Hounds on Sat., Dec. 11 at Noon!

11/6/2021

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The 2021 Great Lisbon FARMERS FEED THE HUNGRY Christmas Parade - formerly known as The Lisbon Christmas Horse Parade - will kick off at 12 noon in the historic town of Lisbon, (Woodbine) Maryland, on Dec. 11, 2021.
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​Festively decorated tractors driven by local farmers will lead the parade followed by up to 250 seasonally adorned horses (both ridden and driven) along the parade route down the Old National Road (Frederick Road), Route 144.
​The Lisbon Christmas Parade is presented by the Howard County Farm Bureau  annually on the second Sat. of Dec. It benefits the Howard County Food Bank, Carroll County Food Sunday, Farmers & Hunters Feeding the Hungry and the Lisbon Volunteer Fire Company.
Parade patrons are invited to shop for the season at the Days End Farm Horse Rescue's Santa Village and enjoy "Reindeer" Rides from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Since 2011, the Parade has raised over $120,000 and collected many thousands of pounds of food to feed the local food insecure in our communities. In 2020, the parade raised over $20,000. This year we are hoping to raise $25,000!
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GET INVOLVED: Wanted! Farmers with tractors and farm equipment, equestrians riding saddle horses or driving carriage Horses, plus SPONSORS and NON-PERISHABLE FOOD DRIVE LEADERS!

THINGS TO NOTE FOR THE 2021 PARADE: The parade begins at 12:00 noon. Arrive early to secure parking and the best spot along the parade route. Route 144 and nearby roads along the parade route will be closed at 11:30 am.

LEARN MORE: Want to learn more about the 2021 parade,  where to park, about the parade route?  Visit  www.LisbonChristmasParade.com.
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Let's Celebrate! The 2020 Lisbon Christmas Virtual Parade Raises over $19K to Feed the Local Hungry!

4/7/2021

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 Lisbon, Maryland . April 7, 2021  | 

The Lisbon Christmas Parade Committee is celebrating the success of The 2020 Great Lisbon FARMERS FEED THE HUNGRY Christmas Parade. We’ve wrapped it up for you below, like a Christmas gift tied with a red ribbon bow!

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Believe in the Possibilities! 

The Lisbon Christmas Parade Committee and Howard County Farm Bureau are delighted to announce that The 2020 Great Lisbon FARMERS FEED THE HUNGRY Christmas Parade - Virtual, Reimagined & Online -premiered on New Year's Eve was a tremendous success!   ​

In a year that our landscape was ravaged by the Pandemic presenting many challenges, our mission continued to feed the hungry. We were able to pull off an amazing “virtual” parade full of  local joy! There were some 32 entries represented in the video featuring over 25 decorated tractors and over 100 seasonally adorned saddle and carriage horses. Parade patrons were also able to view some images from parades past!
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In the spirit of the season, our local farmers and equestrians used their creative talents to showcase their tractors, horses, cows, dogs and more! Through hosting their own Christmas parades on farms and down local lanes, our parade participants provided their outstanding virtual entries. ​

The Numbers Are In!
The numbers are in! Thanks to you - our community sponsors and tractor and equine participants - the virtual parade raised $19,560! Our beneficiaries will receive:
  • $5,868 to the  Howard County Food Bank 
  • $5,868 to the Carroll County Food Sunday
  • $3,912 to the Farmers & Hunters Feeding the Hungry
  • $3,912 to the Lisbon Volunteer Fire Company​

In addition, nearly 3,000 pounds of nonperishable canned foods was collected and donated to feed the local food banks in Howard and Carroll counties! Thank you to all those who participated in the food drives this parade season! 
Participants Recognized
The Lisbon Christmas Parade Committee recently presented Certificates of Recognition to participants for their excellent entries in the virtual parade!
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Recognized for the following were:
  • Best Use of Stills:  The Brendel Kids of
    ​the Brendel Farm
     
  • Best Use of Music: Howard County
    Iron Bridge Hounds
  • Most Folks in a ... : Scout Troop 757

Find their videos linked in the descriptions of the attached recognition photos!
To view the full video and find all individually linked videos (starting at the time they begin in the YouTube full video), please CLICK HERE.
Plans for 2021
Mark your calendars! The Great Lisbon FARMERS FEED THE HUNGRY Christmas Parade presented by the Howard County Farm Bureau is scheduled to kick off on Saturday, December 11, 2021. Stay tuned and learn more by visiting www.LisbonChristmasParade.com
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The Great Lisbon FARMERS FEED THE HUNGRY Christmas Parade presented by The Howard County Farm Bureau,  benefits The Howard County Food Bank, Carroll County Food Sunday, Farmers & Hunters Feeding the Hungry, and Lisbon Volunteer Fire Company. Since its inception in 2011, the parade has raised more than $123,000 to date for the parade’s beneficiaries and collected many thousands of pounds of nonperishable canned food donated to our local food banks in Howard and Carroll counties. ​
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Many Thanks to Our   2020 Sponsors ​        
Howard County, Maryland Executive Calvin Ball | Rhine Landscaping . Construction . Pools  | 
Aqua-Bright   |  Ruppert Landscape   |  RLO Contractors  | Laura-Lee Jones Long & Foster Real Estate
Hoenes Family Foundation, Inc.    |  Merry Acres Farm    |  Don & Theresa D'Amato   |  Howard County Fair Association    |  Regan Group of Keller Williams Realty   |  Alice's AgriMaryland  | ​Mariah-Belle Pet Care  | ​The Equiery    | Robert Ferguson, Inc.   |  Carroll Mill Farm   | Carroll County Farm Bureau   |  Coldsprings Farm   |  Raising Connections   |  Heritage Realty    | Sandy Spring Bank  St. John Properties    | Tony Locos   | Colleen Hood   | ​Capitol City Contractors  | ​Franks Produce & Greenhouses   | Frey Agricultural Products/Frey Farm & Garden   |  Harvest Fried Chicken  | MWHA (Maryland Western Horse Association)   |  East View Farm - Brian & Crystal Pickett  |  Paul Miller   | Tracy McKenna   | Howard County-Iron Bridge Hounds   | ​Barkley Law   |  The Dymeks | Gwen B. Gates   |  Greenway Farms   |  Floyd's Crossroads Pub   |  The Grill at Lisbon   |  Wagner Meats, LLC   |  J.  David Mullinix & Sons   |  Mt.  Airy Children's Dental Associates    |  Penn Oaks Winery ​   | College Hunks Hauling Junk Mt Airy   |  Steve Moss   |  Preece Family

And, Thank You to Everyone who led Food Drives!
Ana Clemmer, Miss 2020 Howard County Farm Bureau who led food drives at Boarman's Old Fashioned Meat Market, Kendall Hardware & TLV Tree Farm;  The Morgan Inn/Brothers 8 MC Central Maryland; Bolder; Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue; Med One Woodbine Pharmacy; The Equiery; The Regan Group at Keller Williams Realty Centre; and Gladhill Tractors 
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The 2020 Great Lisbon FARMERS FEED THE HUNGRY Christmas Parade, Reimagined, Virtual & Online!

1/8/2021

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Click above to view whole parade or click below to the individual parts of the parade.
  • Welcome Message from Dr. Calvin Ball, Howard County Executive
  • The 2020 Great Lisbon FARMERS FEED THE HUNGRY Christmas Parade - Reimagined, Virtual & Online! Part 1: Prelude
  • The 2020 Great Lisbon FARMERS FEED THE HUNGRY Christmas Parade - Part 2: Tractors
  • The 2020 Great Lisbon FARMERS FEED THE HUNGRY Christmas Parade - Part 3: Horses
  • The 2020 Great Lisbon FARMERS FEED THE HUNGRY Christmas Parade - Part 4: Celebrating 10 Years of Parades 2020 incl. 2011-2019
  • The 2020 Great Lisbon FARMERS FEED THE HUNGRY Christmas Parade - Part 5: Epilog - Believe in the Possibilities!
The parade must go on! Feed the Hungry! ​Believe in the Possibilities, even in a year when there is a Pandemic!"
learn more about The  Food Insecure and present Needs.

The Great Lisbon FARMERS FEED THE HUNGRY Christmas Parade
presented by
The Howard County Farm Bureau 

To Benefit
  • The Howard County Food Bank 
  • Carroll County Food Sunday
  • Farmers & Hunters Feeding the Hungry
  • Lisbon Volunteer Fire Company
​In Order of Appearance (All videos links are Green.)

~ Message from Dr. Calvin Ball, Howard County Executive

Prelude
  • Welcome to the 2020 Great Lisbon Farmers Feed the Hungry Christmas Parade - Virtual, Reimagine and Online
  • Presented by Howard County Farm Bureau 
  • Benefitting the Howard County Food Bank/Community Action Council of Howard County, Carroll County Food Sunday, Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry and the Lisbon Volunteer Fire Company
  • Made Possible by the generosity of 
    Slide 1: Howard County, MD Government, Rhine Landscaping, AquaBright, Ruppert Landscaping, RLO Contractors Inc. Laura Lee-Jones, Long & Foster Real Estate
    Slide 2:  Merry Acres Farm, Don & Theresa D'Amato, Regan Group of Keller Williams Realty, Howard County Fair Association, Inc., Alice's AgriMaryland, The Equiery, Robert Ferguson, Inc., Carroll Mill Farm, Carroll County Farm Bureau, Cold Springs Farm, Raising Connections, Heritage Realty-Tim Feaga, Sandy Spring Bank-Lisbon Center, St. John Properties, Tony Locos, Frey Ag Products, Harvest Fried Chicken, Maryland Western Horse Association, The Grill, Wagner Meats, LLC, Mt. Airy Childrens Dental Associates, Penn Oaks Winery, Preece Family

Tractor Parade
  • Ana Clemmer, Miss 2020 Howard County Farm Bureau 
  • Howard County Farm Bureau Parade Procession 
  • Santa Michael Preece on 1940 Farmall H 
  • Herbst Family, 1950 McCormick-Deering W-9 & 1947 McCormick-Deering W-4 
  • Brendel Farms - John Deere Combine & Tractor
  • Penn Oaks Winery - Ford Tractor
  • Bill Floyd of Floyd's Crossroads Pub 
  • The Brendel Kids - Hayden, Charlie, Ava & Beau Brendel
  • Elyse Kirk, 1948 Allis-Chalmers B
  • BSA Troop 757
  • Rhine Landscaping 
  • Aqua-Bright

Horse Parade
  • Opening Photo -  Natalie - Dirt Road Photo Place 
  • ​Saddle Gals and Guys Drill Team and the Mt. Airy Saddle Pals
  • Bling It On
  • Huzzies on Hooves
  • Bravo! Equestrian 
  • Hidden Lane Farm
  • Keep Stables
  • Zander Family, Snoopy and the Red Barron plus Woodstock
  • Cindy Werner, Pure Pleasure Farm
  • Days End Farm Horse Rescue
  • East View Farm
  • Howard County Iron Bridge Hounds
  • Goshen Hounds
  • MD Dun Loafin' Farm #1, Harrison, Allen Sentelle & Fisher Families
  • MD Dun Loafin' Farm #2, Sentelle, Allen, Harrison & Fisher Families
  • Maryland Horse Industry Board
  • Merry Acres Farm
  • Belle Buckley - Breezy Hill Stables
  • Juliana & Her Faithful Minnions, Glenville, PA
  • Miranda Prather and Cool Hand Luke
  • MacKenzie Hicks, By Chance, Bob & Mack & Dunkin & LJ
  • Mt. Airy Childrens Dental Associates
  • Christmas Carders - Sam & Alison Carder & Rocky,  the Percheron

Celebrating 10 Years of Parades 2020 incl. 2011-2019

Epilog 

  • Believe in the Possibilities!
  • ​Polar Express Engine & Float from 2018 Parade (Howard County FFA) - Grace Misel, AFP 
  • ​Frog Range's International Harvester Model H, "Harvey" and friends
  • Fernwood Farm, Raven Herron on Ginny, Alyssa Preece on Ebony
  • The Painted Hearts at Callithea Farm
  • Thank you to the Food Drive Participants
    Slide 1:  The Morgan Inn/Brothers 8 MC Central Maryland;  Bolder; Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue; Med One Pharmacy-Woodbine; Regan Group, Keller Williams; Gladhill Tractors-Gladhill Bros. ; The Equiery
    Slide 2 Miss Howard County Farm Bureau, Ana Clemmer at Boarman's Old Fashioned Meat Market, TLV Tree Farm & Kendall Hardware
  • Tony Locos
  • The Grill at Lisbon
  • Wagner's Meats/Mt. Airy Meat Locker
  • Classic Hoppin' John Recipe from Southern Living
  • Rolling Credits

The 2020 Great Lisbon FARMERS FEED THE HUNGRY Christmas Parade Committee

Carey McIntosh, Lisbon Volunteer Fire Company, Chairperson
Howie Feaga, Howard County Farm Bureau Representative/Merry Acres Farm
Rachann Mayer, Mariah-Belle Manor Kennel
Alice Settle-Raskin, Alice's AgriMaryland
Tracy McKenna, The Equiery
Lynda Arnold, Parade's Equine Coordinator
Peggy Schultz, Parade's Food Bank Coordinator
Robby Ferguson, Ferguson Trucking
Billy Harrison, Carroll County Representative
Dave Class, Carroll County Representative

Special assistance from Abby Hilton through the generosity of Mariah-Belle Manor Kennel
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The 2020 Great Lisbon FARMERS FEED THE HUNGRY Christmas Parade to Air Online on New Year's Eve!

11/19/2020

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Lisbon, Maryland . November 19, 2020  | When our neighbors are in need farmers and equestrians don't sit idly by! They work the extra hour, get back in saddle and get the job done. Even if that job means learning that fancy computer stuff!

The Great Lisbon Farmers Feed the Hungry Christmas Parade is going on online!
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We will be collecting 30-second videos and still photos from all entries until December 12th.

Enjoy the Yuletide Spirit!

Festively Decorate your tractors, rev'em up and show them off by rolling down your local country road.
Dress up your horses, get the group together.  Sing, dance, and act, naturally  . . . socially distanced, of course!

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Send us your equine entries & tractor pictures with you and your family joyfully waving, wishing Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and say Good-bye to  2020 and Hello 2021!  

The Great Lisbon FARMERS FEED THE HUNGRY Christmas Parade will air online on New Year's Eve.  It'll give us something to look forward to.  2020 has been a year of surprises and why should the parade be any different keep your eyes open for all the special surprises!

UPDATE: Forms and Info Uploaded! 
Click to below to download.
  • Tractor Entry Form (pdf)
  • Equine Entry Form  (pdf)
  • Sponsorship Form (pdf)
  • Video Information Sheet (pdf)
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Stay tuned for updates by visiting our website at LisbonChristmasParade.com or follow us on Facebook & Instagram!

Let's make this Christmas Parade one to remember for years to come! 

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The Great Lisbon FARMERS FEED THE HUNGRY Christmas Parade presented by The Howard County Farm Bureau,  benefits The Howard County Food Bank, Carroll County Food Sunday, Farmers & Hunters Feeding the Hungry, and Lisbon Volunteer Fire Company. Since its inception in 2011, the parade has raised more than $104,000 and collected many thousands of pounds of canned food for beneficiaries and to feed the hungry!
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​Merry Christmas! $24,000+ for The Great Lisbon FARMERS FEED THE HUNGRY Christmas Parade!

4/8/2020

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The Great Lisbon FARMERS FEED THE HUNGRY Christmas Parade brought in over $24,000 and 3,100 Pounds of Food to Feed the Hungry! Photo Credit: Dirt Road Photo's, Natalie

It's Spring!  Spring allows us to get outside and celebrate the beauty that surrounds us. While reflecting upon our many blessings brought to us all year long, The Great Lisbon FARMERS FEED THE HUNGRY Christmas Parade committee is extremely grateful to everyone who supports the parade!

Santa was particularly good to us this past Christmas, shattering fundraising goals again! Thanks to our sponsors and to our community participants (who rode and drove in the rain), the 2019 Parade raised over $24,000 – quite the “rainy day fund!”  A very special thanks goes to our “Super Santa” Tony Locos, whose 2019 Preakness Party raised $3,400 for the parade.

The Great Lisbon FARMERS FEED THE HUNGRY Christmas Parade is a charitable event hosted by the Howard County Farm Bureau. Usually, the funds are presented to our beneficiaries at the annual spring HCFB dinner in April. Since Maryland is under a State of Emergency due to COVID-19, the Parade Committee believes our beneficiaries could use the funds NOW, instead of waiting until the dinner.

Thanks to you, our beneficiaries will receive:
  • $6,900 to the  Howard County Food Bank 
  • $6,900 to the Carroll County Food Sunday
  • $4,600 to the Farmers & Hunters Feeding the Hungry
  • $4,600 to the Lisbon Volunteer Fire Company
 
In addition to this, the two food banks received over 3,100 pounds of non-perishable foods!

Since its inception in 2011, the Parade has now raised over $104,000.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!  

Missed the 2019 parade? Visit The Lisbon Christmas Parade's Scrapbook to view photos from
​The 2019 Great Lisbon FARMERS FEED THE HUNGRY Christmas Parade and memories of every parade since 2011!

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What You Need to Know About The 2019 Great Lisbon FARMERS FEED THE HUNGRY Christmas Parade.

11/19/2019

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Presented by the Howard County Farm Bureau and led by Festively Decorated Tractors, followed by up to 250 Seasonally-Adorned Horses, the parade benefits Howard County Food Bank, Carroll County Food Sunday, Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry and the Lisbon Volunteer Fire Company.

We invite YOU to enjoy the Lisbon Christmas Parade - The Great Lisbon FARMERS FEED THE HUNGRY Christmas Parade, Saturday, December 14, 2019 . 12 noon  in Lisbon (Woodbine), Maryland!

What started as way to put the historic town of Lisbon (a town tucked in the far corner of Howard County, Maryland's rural west) back on the map is now an annual holiday tradition and one of the most attended small town Christmas parades in the state. It is also when the local equine and agricultural communities gather to take part in one of Maryland's biggest fundraisers to feed the hungry.

Since 2011, the Parade has raised over $82,000 and gathered many thousands of pounds of nonperishable foods to feed the local hungry.  In 2018 alone, the parade raised just over $17,000 and more than 3,400 pounds of canned goods were donated.  

GETTING INVOLVED: There are several ways to participate in the parade; from entering horses and tractors into the parade to funding the parade as a Sponsor. As a spectator, you can also contribute to the Canned Food Drive that accompanies the parade by donating canned non-perishable foods within the bins placed along the parade route.

THINGS TO NOTE FOR THE 2019 PARADE: The parade begins at 12:00 noon. Arrive early to secure parking and the best spot along the parade route. Route 144 and nearby roads along the parade route will be closed at 11:30 am.

AFTER THE PARADE: All are invited to attend the Lisbon Volunteer Fire Company’s Chicken & Ham Dinner fundraiser. Do your holiday shopping and take a “Reindeer Ride” at Days End Farm Horse Rescue Santa’s Village!

LEARN MORE: 
Want to learn more about the 2019 parade,  where to park, about the parade route?  Visit  www.LisbonChristmasParade.com.
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The 2018 Great Lisbon FARMERS FEED THE HUNGRY Christmas Parade kicks off on Dec. 8th, 12 noon!

11/15/2018

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Holiday Fun for Everyone!

The Great Lisbon FARMERS FEED THE HUNGRY Christmas Parade, led by festively-decorated tractors followed by 250 seasonally-adorned saddle and carriage horses, kicks off on Sat., Dec. 8 at 12:00 noon! Presented by the Howard County Farm Bureau, it’s a day that promises holiday fun for everyone!
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​What started as way to put the historic town of Lisbon (a town tucked in the far corner of Howard County, Maryland’s rural west) back on the map is now an annual holiday tradition and one of the most attended small town Christmas parades in the state. It is also when the local equine and agricultural communities gather to take part in one of Maryland’s biggest fundraisers to feed the hungry.

Keeping Community Spirit Alive!

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The parade highlights the true meaning of community – the spirit of people from all walks of life who gather to give to those in need. Thousands of people will come together on Dec. 8 to take part in and/or watch the parade along the 1-mile swath the historic national road to enjoy watching beautiful horses and tractors (with lots of horse power) stroll down Frederick Road, Lisbon’s “Main Street.”

Now in its ninth year, the parade has brought in well over $65,000 in donations to the local food banks – Howard County Food Bank and Carroll County Food Sunday – plus Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry and the Lisbon Volunteer Fire Company (which is conducting a fundraising campaign to build a new facility to be completed in 2019).

More than $15,000 was raised at the 2017 Lisbon Christmas Parade through the generous support of parade participants, and sponsors and spectators! These funds were presented to the beneficiaries at the April 12 Howard County Farm Bureau’s Annual Legislative Dinner. Both food banks received $5,000, while $2,000 was presented to both LVFC and FHFH.

More Than a Parade

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For some, the parade is a chance to showcase their tractors and horses; for the spectators, it’s a chance to get out to Howard County’s rural west to watch  tractors make their way down the historic national road followed by hundreds of horses, to enjoy the day’s fun-filled festivities.  

But for those who often go hungry, it means so much more.

​Food banks are essential;  they play a central role during states of emergencies when demand can be tremendous. 
This proved true when assisting families displaced/effected in the aftermath of the 2018 Ellicott City flood. During the 2018 fiscal year,  the Howard County Food Bank “provided 942,000 pounds of food to 30,520 people,” according to Anne Brinker, Director of Operations at the Community Action Council of Howard County.  

​That shot up by 292,000 pounds distributed to  3,520 more people from the previous fiscal year when 650,000 pounds were given to 27,000 people.  

“We serve 300-400 families each week,” conveyed Frank Baylor, President of Carroll County Food Sunday, the largest distributor to Carroll residents in need each week. “We distribute 8,000 pounds of food each week, with two part-time employees.” 

​The $5,000 contribution is the second largest single donation annually to the CCFS, covering roughly a week’s   worth of groceries for the families combined.
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In addition, thanks to community support, over 2,000 pounds of non-perishable food was collected at the 2017 parade and was divided equally between the Howard County Food Bank and Carroll County Food Sunday.

 “We are extremely grateful for the generous support [from the parade] which helps our ministry provide nutritious meat for thousands of meals to the hungry of Maryland,” said Josh Wilson, Executive Director, Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry. “The $2,000 contribution helped pay for the processing of 30 deer equaling 1,200 lbs. or 4,800 servings."

Getting Involved

There are several ways to participate in the parade; from entering horses and tractors into the parade to funding the parade as a sponsor, hero or helper. As a spectator, you can also contribute to the Canned Food Drive that accompanies the parade by donating canned nonperishable foods within the bins placed along the parade route, at the fire hall, and at Days End Farm.

Maryland and Local Hunger Facts
(July 2017-June 2018)

Did you know?
  • In Maryland, 665,420 people were reported to be food-insecure, more than 1 in every 9 people
    - 205,000+ food-insecure children in Maryland
    - 45,000+ seniors are food-insecure
    - 228,000+ households are food-insecure
    - For every $1 donated, up to 3 meals are provided

  • The Community Action Council of Howard County served over 30,520 people with 942,000 pounds of food through the Howard County Food Bank and its emergency pantries
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  • Carroll County Food Sunday served over 18,578 families (45,431 people) 319,121 pounds of food
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  • Maryland’s farmers and hunters donated 1,759 deer which provided 70,380 pounds of venison, enough for 281,520 servings to food banks and feeding ministries, according to Maryland Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry.
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Locals go hungry every day of the year. Remember to support your local food banks. 
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​Learn more how to alleviate hunger at www.mdfoodbank.org.

Things to Note for the 2018 Parade: The parade begins at 12:00 noon. Arrive early to secure parking and the best spot along the parade route. Route 144 and nearby roads along the parade route will be closed at 11:30 am.   After the parade: All are invited to attend the Lisbon Volunteer Fire Company’s Chicken & Ham Dinner fundraiser.  Do your holiday shopping and take a “Reindeer Ride” at Days End Farm Horse Rescue Santa’s Village! Want to learn more about the 2018 parade, where to park, about the parade route?  Visit www.LisbonChristmasParade.com. ​​​
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​The Great LISBON FARMERS FEED THE HUNGRY Christmas Parade Raises over $15,000 in 2017!

5/20/2018

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The Great Lisbon FARMERS FEED THE HUNGRY Christmas Parade brought in donations of over $15,000  and 2,000 pounds of nonperishable food in 2017!
The 2017 Great Lisbon FARMERS FEED THE HUNGRY Christmas Parade presented by the Howard
County Farm Bureau held on December 9 was a grand success!

Seasonal Weather

The snow added such merriment to the annual Christmas Parade which brought together over
1,500 people – parade participants and spectators – to the charming historic Town of Lisbon sitting
toward the edge of Western Howard County.

Led by local farmers driving their festively decorated tractors hauling wagons full of spirited
people, followed by seasonally adorned horse drawn carriages, and saddle horses trotting up
Lisbon’s “Main Street” – the holiday parade with a mission to feed the hungry went off without a
hitch!

Feeding the Hungry

Thanks to a generous community, over 2,000 pounds (one ton) of nonperishable food was donated
on-site along the 2017 parade route and evenly distributed the two food banks - Howard County
Food Bank and Carroll County Food Sunday. This presented an increase of over 1,200 pounds from
the 800 pounds food donated in 2016!

More than $15,000 was raised at the 2017 Lisbon Christmas Parade through the generous support
of parade participants, and sponsors and spectators! Including this year’s parade donations, the
parade has raised more than $65,000 dollars to feed the hungry; helping people in need.

These funds were presented at a check presentation to the beneficiaries at the April 12 Howard
County Farm Bureau’s Annual Legislative Dinner. Both food banks received $5,000 while $2,000
was presented to both LVFC and FHFH.
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Bita Dayhoff was presented a $5,000 check to Howard County Food Bank. Photo credit: James Forest, Howard County Public Information Office
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Frank Baylor and Steve Lambertson were presented a $5,000 check to Carroll County Food Sunday. Photo Credit: Kelly Green
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Carey McIntosh was presented a $2,000 check for the Lisbon Volunteer Fire Company's new facility. Photo credit: Kelly Green
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Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry was presented with a $2,000 check to help with processing deer donated. Photo Credit: Kelly Green

The 2018 Parade

Mark your calendars! The Great Lisbon FARMERS FEED THE HUNGRY Christmas Parade is
scheduled to kick off on Saturday, December 8, 2018. Stay tuned and learn more by
visiting www.LisbonChristmasParade.com

Started in 2011, the Lisbon Christmas Parade - known as The Great Lisbon FARMERS FEED THE HUNGRY Christmas Parade - has grown to include more than horses, carriages and the people who ride them.  It's grown to include the local farmers, and more! Check out our press archive for information about past parades.
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As published by The Business Monthly, May 2018, Page 20.
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