Making Christmas Merry ~ 2022 Lisbon Christmas Parade Raised over $27K to Feed the Local Hungry!

Lisbon, Maryland . April 30, 2023  |  The Lisbon Christmas Parade Committee is celebrating the continued success of Making Christmas Merry with The 2022 Great Lisbon FARMERS FEED THE HUNGRY Christmas Parade which took place on late last year on Saturday, December 10! 

The day began in the mid-20s, but the hustle and bustle in the quiet historic Town of Lisbon began early, warming up with preparations. Equestrians were adorning their horses, getting ready to ride, farmers on tractors with floats full of elves, were rallying. Folks arrived early to get the best spot for viewing the parade. And, Days End Farm Horse Rescue's Santa Village was a great gathering area where people could shop, eat and enjoy "Reindeer Rides" before and after the parade!​

Mr. and Mrs. Claus wave to spectators along the parade route during the 2022 Lisbon Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 10.  (Doug Kapustin/for Baltimore Sun Media).

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Huzzies on Hooves ride their horses down Frederick Road during the [2022] Lisbon Christmas Parade Saturday afternoon.(Doug Kapustin/for Baltimore Sun Media)

Tremendous Turnout!

The Lisbon Christmas Parade Committee and Howard County Farm Bureau are delighted to announce that The 2022 Great Lisbon FARMERS FEED THE HUNGRY Christmas Parade continues to be a  tremendous success!   
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The 12th annual parade brought out the most participants and patrons we've ever seen!​ An estimated 3200 parade patrons lined the route in anticipation of the parade! 

In the spirit of the season, our local farmers and equestrians used their creative talents to showcase their tractors, horses, goats, dogs and more. With nearly 40 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 150 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 35 vendors attracting hundreds of patrons to do their holiday shopping and find some delicious treats.

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Over $27,000 was raised by the 2022 Lisbon Christmas Parade to benefit our beneficiaries. Representatives of Carroll Count Food Sunday, Howard County Food Bank, Farmers & Hunters Feeding the Hungry and Lisbon Volunteer Fire Company were presented received checks on behalf of their organizations.

The Numbers Are In!

​The numbers are in! Thanks to you - our community sponsors and tractor and equine participants - the  parade raised over $27,000! 

​Our beneficiaries were presented  at the Annual Legislative Howard County Farm  Bureau's  Legislative Dinner held on April 20th.  
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• $7,946.56 to the  Howard County Food Bank 
• $7,946.56 to the Carroll County Food Sunday
• $5,297.71 to the Farmers & Hunters Feeding the Hungry
• $5,923.71 to the Lisbon Volunteer Fire Company

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In addition, over 3,400 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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Plans for 2023
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 9, 2023. 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 $175,000 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.