It's a Merry Christmas! The 2024 Lisbon Christmas Parade Raised Over $37,000 to Feed the Hungry!

Lisbon, Maryland . April 18, 2025 |  The Lisbon Christmas Parade Committee is celebrating the continued success of Making Christmas Merry with The 2024 Great Lisbon FARMERS FEED THE HUNGRY Christmas Parade which took place on late last year on Saturday, December 14! 

What an amazing day it was in historic Town of Lisbon for our 14th annual parade! 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 2024 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! Photographer: Kenneth C. Visser

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Tremendous Turnout!

The Lisbon Christmas Parade Committee and Howard County Farm Bureau are delighted to announce that The 2024 Great Lisbon FARMERS FEED THE HUNGRY Christmas Parade continues to be a  tremendous success!   
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The 14th annual parade brought out the most participants and patrons we've ever seen!​ An estimated 3,500 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 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 vendors attracting  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 a phenomenal record-breaking . . . 37,533!

​Our beneficiaries were presented  at the Annual Howard County Farm  Bureau's  Spring Legislative Dinner held on April 17th.  
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• $11,259.90  to theHoward County Food Bank 
• $11,259.90 to the Carroll County Food Sunday
• $7,506.60 to the Farmers & Hunters Feeding the Hungry
• $7,506.60  to the Lisbon Volunteer Fire Company

​In addition, over 3,850 pounds of nonperishable food was collected and donated to feed the local food banks in Howard and Carroll counties!

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The 2025 Friend of the Farmer Award

​Annually for the past several years, The Howard County Farm Bureau has recognized locals who are friends of the farmer. The 2025 Friend of the Farmer Award and accompanying golden Pitch Fork  went to the Lisbon Christmas Parade Chair, Carey McIntosh. The award reads, "In Honor of Carey McIntosh - Friend of the Farmer 2025 -  In recognition of the good work you have done for the farmers of Howard County Maryland." 

Carey and the entire McIntosh family have been tremendous supporters of the farming community in many ways.  Carey, in particular, has chaired the parade since 2019.  Carey and Kathleen McIntosh run their family farm, Royal Hollow Farm, a grass-fed beef and equine boarding facility with a 15 stall barn and an indoor arena. Carey has been an integral member of the Lisbon Volunteer Fire Company serving in several positions over the years, including Chief. 

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Plans for 2025
Mark your calendars! We can't wait for The 2025 Great Lisbon Farmers Feed the Hungry Christmas Parade now entering its 15th year, on Saturday, December 13, 2025! It kicks off at 12 noon! Look out for further information about the 2025 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 $232,000 to date for the parade’s beneficiaries and some 54,000 of pounds of nonperishable canned food donated to our local food banks in Howard and Carroll counties.