A Very Merry Christmas! The 2023 Lisbon Christmas Parade Raised over $19K to Feed the Local Hungry!

Lisbon, Maryland . April 22, 2024 |  The Lisbon Christmas Parade Committee is celebrating the continued success of Making Christmas Merry with The 2023 Great Lisbon FARMERS FEED THE HUNGRY Christmas Parade which took place on late last year on Saturday, December 9! 

What an amazing day it was in  historic Town of Lisbon! The Town was abuzz with the hustle and bustle of 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!​

The 2023 Great Lisbon Farmers Feed the Hungry Christmas Parade began with farmers on tractors, followed by equestrians with seasonally adorned horses, both under saddle and pulling carriages and wagons! (Photo credit: Charles Toler)

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Tremendous Turnout!

The Lisbon Christmas Parade Committee and Howard County Farm Bureau are delighted to announce that The 2023 Great Lisbon FARMERS FEED THE HUNGRY Christmas Parade continues to be a  tremendous success!   
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The 13th annual parade brought out the most participants and patrons we've ever seen!​ An estimated 3300 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 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 125 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 nearly 40 vendors attracting hundreds of patrons to do their holiday shopping and find some delicious treats.

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The Numbers Are In!

​The numbers are in! Thanks to you - our community sponsors and tractor and equine participants - the  parade raised over $19,000!

​Our beneficiaries were presented  at the Annual Legislative Howard County Farm  Bureau's  Legislative Dinner held on April 18th.  
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• $5,740.95 to theHoward County Food Bank 
• $5,740.95 to the Carroll County Food Sunday
• $3,827.31 to the Farmers & Hunters Feeding the Hungry
• $3,827.31 to the Lisbon Volunteer Fire Company

​In addition, over 2,500 pounds of nonperishable food was collected and donated to feed the local food banks in Howard and Carroll counties!

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Plans for 2024
Mark your calendars! We can't wait for The 2024 Great Lisbon Farmers Feed the Hungry Christmas Parade now entering its 14th year, on Saturday, December 14, 2024! It kicks off at 12 noon! Look out for further information about the 2024 parade and Days End Farm Horse Rescue's Santa Village and Reindeer Rides!  Stay tuned and learn more by visiting 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 $195,000 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.