The Frisco Community Parade steps off Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Downtown Rail District, marking the celebration's return to Main Street after sitting out the past two years. This year's America 250-themed procession will honor veterans, students and community spirit, with the route running east from 1st Street and Main to North County Road.
The parade's comeback follows a lengthy absence driven by downtown construction. According to the Frisco Community Parade official website, organizers are welcoming the event back to Main Street this year. The city previously confirmed that the parade would not take place in 2024 or 2025 due to redevelopment work in the area, according to Star Local Media, which reported that construction made hosting the parade on Main Street unsafe during that stretch.
Who's Leading the Procession
Jesse Hawila, a WFAA senior meteorologist, will serve as emcee for Saturday's parade. The City of Frisco, Texas
announced the lineup of honored guests in a social media post, naming George Purefoy as grand marshal. Purefoy served as Frisco's city manager from 1987 to 2022, a tenure that spanned the city's transformation from a small town into one of the fastest-growing suburbs in the country.
Also featured is Carlos Liscano, named the 2026 Distinguished Veteran, who served in the U.S. Army. Mayor Mark Hill and city council members are also listed among the event's honored guests, alongside the Frisco ISD Board of Trustees and the district's Teachers of the Year.
What Spectators Will See
The route will carry marching bands, floats, school groups and community organizations past the crowds lining Main Street, according to the parade's organizers as reported by Community Impact. Spectators can expect to see veterans, city and school leaders, Frisco ISD bands, drill and dance groups, cheer and football teams, and various community organizations making their way down the route toward North County Road, as detailed by Visit Frisco.
After the Parade
Once the procession wraps up, the celebration continues at 4th Street Plaza, where the Frisco Community Band will perform live music. Children's activities will also be available at the plaza from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., giving families a chance to extend the morning's festivities beyond the parade route itself.
Event details, including road closures and parking information, are available under the About section of friscoparade.com, the organizers note. With the parade returning after a two-year gap tied to Main Street's redevelopment, Saturday's event marks a notable homecoming for a Frisco tradition that the city says is typically held annually each November.
