Centennial Parade followed by
Lou Donaldson in Concert

A centennial parade April 13 will preclude an evening with Badin native and jazz great Lou Donaldson in concert, one of the centennial year’s signature events. “Sweet Poppa” Lou is scheduled to be the grand marshal of the grand parade.

The procession will include a veritable smorgasbord of participants with local bands, floats, golf cars, classic vehicles, horse drawn carriages, tractors and many more of your favorite parade regulars.

Badin’s 2013 Centennial Parade will begin at 11 a.m. April 13 and move through the historic streets of Badin, view Parade route. It will include a bevy of participants such as local marching bands, floats, golf cars, classic vehicles, horse drawn carriages, tractors and many more of your favorite parade regulars.
2013 Badin Centennial Parade Lineup

The procession will precede an evening with parade grand marshal, Badin native and internationally renowned jazz great Lou Donaldson in concert, one of the centennial year’s signature events.

“Sweet Poppa” Lou and his quartet will entertain ticket holders starting at 7:30 p.m. April 13, 2013 in the Badin School Auditorium. Tickets are just $20 for the elite event so get your tickets now. Send check or money order made out to Better Badin Inc. to Better Badin Inc. at PO Box 516 Badin NC 28009 Call (704) 422-3806. Click the contact link on the www.badin100.com home page to submit questions.

“Sweet Poppa Lou” Donaldson – Alto Saxophone
Eric Johnson – Guitar
Akiko Tsuruga – Organ
Fukushi Tainaka – Drums

Badin Centennial Parade entry form information.

Please mail entry by April 1, 2013 to Better Badin, Inc., PO Box 516, Badin, NC 28009 or fax to 704-422-5344. Payments for Lou Donaldson Quartet concert ticket purchases may be mailed to Better Badin Inc. at PO Box 516 Badin, NC 28009 and tickets will be reserved in the name of the check writer in “will-call” for pick-up at the ticket counter on the night of the concert.

Download Parade Entry Form