Photograph by Rick Freeda
The Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular must be the official start to the holiday season, featuring marching bands, dance troupes and, yes, giant helium balloons. Above (high above!), Shrek makes a guest appearance at the Palace Theatre during last year’s celebration. On Saturday, November 23, watch as favorite characters get all puffed up at the inflation party from 3 to 6 p.m., at the parade’s start near Hoyt and Summer streets. Then join friends and family at noon the next day for the main event, which winds its way to the corner of Atlantic and Federal streets on Sunday.
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