Tom to appear as Grand Marshall

Tom Jones appears as Grad MarshallTom Jones will be appearing as Grand Marshal at Cleveland's Winterfest Parade this coming Saturday 26 November. The evening is a free celebration held in Cleveland's Public Square. Festivities will start with a 'Cinema on the Square' screening of such animated classics as Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer at 5pm. Santa Claus will be officially opening the show at 6pm with a holiday sing-along and lighting of the Christmas tree and displays. He will then preside over a parade of about 50 vintage illuminated carriages pulled by horses ranging from massive Clydesdales to miniature ponies. Before his final performance later in the evening at Cleveland's House of Blues Tom Jones will ride as Grand Marshal of the parade. The evening's grand finale will be a holiday fireworks display. "It's an honor and a pleasure to be asked to be Grand Marshall for the Cleveland Winterfest Parade," says Tom. "I understand this is one of the most beautiful parades in the country, and I'm looking forward to seeing all the horses and carriages. The city has put on some fun and festive entertainment in venues in and around the square, so it should be a event for people of all ages to enjoy. So come and get in the spirit!"