Join Swinford Media Group for the Very Merry Marion 2025 Parade — proudly presented by our Title Sponsor, Deaconess Illinois. This festive, fourth-annual holiday celebration will be broadcast live from Tower Square Plaza and showcases more than 90 parade entries, special performances, on-site interviews, and continuous updates on all the holiday happenings across Marion. From the opening countdown to Santa’s arrival, viewers will experience the full magic of the season: the Holiday Market, ice skating, carriage rides, library activities, Santa’s House hours, community events, and more. The broadcast walks audiences through every parade entry, featuring hometown businesses, schools, first responders, pageant royalty, local organizations, marching bands, decorated floats, and returning favorites like the Shriners, The Vibe Band, and the traditional horse finale. This year’s production is made possible through the generosity of Deaconess Illinois — our Title Sponsor — along with support f...