We the people, in order
to honor and celebrate the Constitution of the United States, form a
near-perfect Marching Unit, establish Community Service, insure domestic
Knowledge of the Presidents, provide for the Common Amusement, promote the
general Respect, and secure the Blessings and Awards of Constitution Day Parade
Judges to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish the Famous
Marching Presidents of Nevada City, California.
We are a unique collection of citizens who see it as their
civic responsibility to portray the 44 Presidents of the United States and
their first ladies in honor of Constitution Day, the signing of the document
that frames this country.
On the second Sunday of September, Presidents and first
ladies march hand in hand, dressed in vintage clothing, down the main street of
Nevada City, Ca., accompanied by Secret Service agents and volunteers. The
parade, which includes bands, civic groups and historical scenes, highlights a
weekend of events throughout the town, reenactments and parties, that pay
particular homage to our country’s most important declaration.
Marching since 1987, our Presidents, First Ladies, and
Secret Service agents have become a dynamic part of Nevada City’ historic
observances and local heritage. Around the country, Constitution Day is
observed in schools and handful of towns, but nowhere is it celebrated with
such, well, pomp and circumstance than in this tiny burg in the Sierra
foothills.
On this website, Famous Marching Presidents and the curious
can link to information about our patriotic participants, unique history,
awards, media coverage and photographs, community and educational outreach,
events calendar, info for new recruits, and opportunities for volunteering.
To
contact the Famous Marching Presidents, please direct email to steering chair
Nancy Patmont (Julia Grant) at npatmont@gmail.com
