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Join the Fun at the Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular

Annual Holiday Balloon Parade Set for Sunday, November 24, 2024

Stamford Downtown is excited to announce the return of the Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular. The holiday season will officially kick off in Stamford Downtown on November 24 with the 31st annual Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular. The parade is one of the largest of its kind in the country, with giant helium balloons and approximately 100,000 spectators annually. This parade is produced and funded by Stamford Downtown Special Services District with generous support from local property owners and businesses.

Planned highlights of the parade include The Greatest Showman on Earth, Daredevil, Comedian, Legend, Bello Nock. You may recognize him from one of his many appearances on America’s Got Talent (AGT) or his many years headlining “The Greatest Show on Earth” (RBBB). Bello’s trademark blend of endearing comedy and jaw-dropping daredevil stunts has made him one of the most unique and exciting entertainers in the world today. He has been seen by over 100 million audience members in over 20,000 live performances in over 30 countries across 6 continents, as well as generated millions of views on TV and social media. TIME Magazine included Bello in their list of America’s Best Artists & Entertainers and the Wall Street Journal praised his “brand name level of recognition.”

There will be giant balloons including favorites Daniel Tiger, Elmo, Kung Fu Panda, Mr. Potato Head, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Scooby Doo and more to be announced. In addition to the procession’s signature balloons, the streets will be filled with music from the 175 member, Butler High School Marching Band all the way from Butler, Ohio, the NYPD Emerald Society Pipe & Drum Band, Fairfield County Pipes & Drums and high school marching bands from Stamford, Westhill, Brentwood, Trumbull, Uniondale, the John F. Kennedy Marching Eagles from Waterbury and new to the parade this year is the Wyandanch Memorial High School Marching Warriors & Warriorettes. There will be dance groups including Center Stage Dance Studio, City Center Dance Performing Company, Dance on the DL, Hoop Girls of Stamford, Ladies of Finesse Dance Company, Locust Performing Arts Center of Stamford and The Pulse Performing Arts Studio’s nova jazz., fabulous Floats, the Second Company Governor’s Horse Guard, Santa and more! Colin Cosell, Public Address Announcer for the New York Mets and New York Riptide, will return as the parade’s Master of Ceremonies.

The parade is scheduled to begin at noon on Sunday, November 24 at the intersection of Summer Street and Hoyt Street and conclude on Atlantic Street and Federal Street, just a short block from the Stamford Transportation Center served by Metro-North Railroad, Amtrak, and CT Transit. On the eve of the parade, the Point72 Balloon Inflation Party will be held on Saturday, November 23 from 3-6 p.m. at the intersection of Hoyt Street and Summer Street. This pre-parade event will allow spectators a behind-the-scenes look at the balloons as they come to life. Bello Nock will also be performing parts of his riveting act at the Balloon Inflation Party along with music, parade talent and cartoon characters to greet and entertain spectators.

For more information or to see what’s happening in Stamford Downtown, please visit www.stamford-downtown.com or follow us @BalloonParadeCT

Friday, November 1: Oreo Coke Taste Test; Simple Recipes from Chef Plum; Rao’s Sauce in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade!

Anna and Chef Plum recap Halloween, but did you notice any turquoise pumpkins last night? Find out why!

Anna created her own version of Oreo Coke Zero and it’s time for a taste test with Chef Plum to see if there is a difference from the bottled version, you’ll never guess which he thinks is better!

So now what do you do with your pumpkin? Chef Plum has some great recipes that are low-maintenance and delicious!

Ever think about making a Mole sauce with these candies? Chef Plum has some savory recipes that you can use with that leftover candy!

What do you have in your fridge right now? Chef Plum will create a meal out of the three things you have in your fridge, Anna still makes the ravioli recipe he gave her when they played this game!

It is soup season! Anna found the top questions surrounded by soup and Chef Plum answers them! Do you know the difference between soup and stew? Find out all the soup facts here!

There is a new float in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, but wait until you hear the brand it is for. Think pasta!

The weekend is here, and that means one thing! Mommy’s Margarita Friday! Anna & Chef Plum got the lowdown on what listeners did to earn their me-time this week!

Are you up to date on this week’s biggest news stories? Anna and Chef Plum will get you caught up on the current trends including a nutritionist on candy moderation and an eighth-grade student who changed his school district’s calendar!

Every Sunday, Allen and Maureen go to her mother’s house for dinner. And every Sunday it’s the same lasagna that he hates. He’s had enough, his in-laws are always asking him to do chores, he just wants to watch football, and truthfully, the lasagna is awful. He wants her to tell her parents that they’re giving their two weeks’ notice, they’re not doing Sunday dinners at their house anymore. She thinks he’s not being a team player, her parents are older, they need the help, it’s the only time they see her parents (and the kids see her parents) every week. It’ll kill them if he stops coming, they adore him. What do you think?

Time to play Head’s Up with Chef Plum! Cierra has a chance to win a Target gift card, all she has to do is guess the holiday that Chef Plum describes!

Chef Plum Meals in Minutes and Soup Season

What do you have in your fridge right now? Chef Plum will create a meal out of the three things you have in your fridge! Followed by, soup season! Anna found the top questions surrounded by soup and Chef Plum answers them!

Pumpkins Repurposed with Chef Plum

So now what do you do with your pumpkin? Chef Plum has some great recipes that are low maintenance and delicious!
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Kevin and Jenna’s Pet of the Week!

Meet Dwayne, our Pet of the Week from the CT Humane Society!

Dwayne is a 4-month-old male orange tabby who’s had quite the journey. He was found in a storm drain by local animal control and came to the CHS looking for a fresh start. This sweet boy has been neutered, is up to date on all his vaccines, and is ready to find his forever home!

Dwayne does have a few special needs, and an adoption counselor will be more than happy to go over the details with anyone interested in giving this handsome cat a loving home. He would do best with a family that has experience with shy cats and can be patient as he takes his time to come out of his shell. Once he’s comfortable, he turns into an absolute lovebug!

Dwayne is currently staying in a foster home in Westport. If you think you could be the patient, loving family he’s waiting for, head to CThumane.org/Adopt to fill out an adoption application. Their counselors will then arrange a meet and greet at their Westport shelter. Let’s help Dwayne find the perfect place to call home!

Halloween Questions: Children Answer

The children have spoken about what they would do if they had a magic wand, what monsters talk about, and what is their dream candy! Wait until you hear their responses!
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Thursday, October 31: Halloween Traditions; Local Legends; Psychic Medium Patty!

Anna and Chef Plum realize that they have more new fears than they realized! Do you have the same ones?

Monster Chaser and Author, David Weatherly shares where the most popular Halloween traditions come from, you’ll never guess the truth behind these!

Every town has a local legend, one is spookier than the next! Anna and Chef Plum share theirs which involve ghosts and monsters!

Candy Autopsy (and Anna’s witch voice) is here for the week! Anna reads the ingredients of a popular Halloween candy and if Mike can identify the game, he wins a $50 Home Depot gift card!

If a kid could create their own candy, what would it be? Anna and Chef Plum asked the candy connoisseurs, find out what their dream sweet treat would be!

Anna and Chef Plum have Psychic Medium Patty,https://www.pattygriffinmedium.com/, on the show to do readings for callers! Find out what she was able to share with callers!

Mike and Marissa aren’t sure what to do. They were invited to Marissa’s uncle’s wedding, but Marissa’s siblings were not. They don’t get along with him. Marissa’s father has asked them to go to support his brother, but Marissa thinks it’s a slap in the face to her brother and sister and doesn’t want to. Mike argues that it’s best to just keep the peace, show up, bring a gift, stay a bit, and call it a day. What would you do?

Resident Halloween Expert, Sue-z is in the studio to ask the questions for Head’s Up! Natalie has a chance to win an Amazon Echo, all she has to do is guess the Halloween movie characters that Sue-z describes!