Mountain City Elks Lodge #382 100th Anniversary Organization Day Parade

Mountain City Elks Lodge #382 and Madame CJ Walker Temple #509 are pleased to announce the 100th Anniversary Organization Day Parade will be held on Sunday, August 27, 2023. Philanthropist and Community Leader George B. Delaplaine, Jr and Grand Exalted Ruler of Elks of the World (IBOEW), Leonard J. Polk. Jr. will serve as the Grand Marshalls for this historic parade.

The parade which has occurred on the 4th Sunday of August consecutively for over 66 years (except during the pandemic) will feature the dynamic “Symphony of Soul”- Bowie State University’s (BSU) Marching Band. Located in Bowie, BSU is the oldest historically black university in Maryland (HBCU).

The organization is thrilled to also announce that Eastern High School, award-winning Marching Band will participate in the parade, as well as Bowie High School Band. Also strutting their stuff will be Frederick City and County high school marching bands, including Frederick High, Thomas Johnson, Catoctin, and Brunswick High. In addition, the crowd will be treated to performances by Frederick’s own – The Frederick Steppers and the Star Struck Superstars from Temple Hills, MD. The parade will also include The Road Knights Car Club, Inc., Earth Wheels and Fire Motorcycle Club, local fire departments, color guards, and much much more.

Because it is the 100th Anniversary of the Lodge, and with the support of Frederick City and County Governments, the parade this year will be extended and begin on 7th and Market Streets; continue down Market Street; make a right on West All Saints, and continues to the reviewing stand which is located directly across from the Mt. City Lodge #382 (173 West All Saints Street).

Richard D. Hall, Sr., Exalted Ruler said, “The Elks Organization Day Parade has played an important role in our community for more than 66 years. As a child, I can remember the excitement I had watching the Elks Parade – it was always the biggest day of the summer, “We are so excited about this year’s parade because we are celebrating our 100th Anniversary. We cannot thank our sponsors enough because of their generosity, we can keep the parade alive and provide an awesome foundation for our future generations,” concluded Exalted Ruler Hall.

If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities, participating in the parade, or if you need more information, please contact; Exalted Ruler Richard D. Hall, Sr. via email – at rhallbowie@aol.com or call (301) 964-6008