Clifford the Big Red Dog Chosen as Grand Marshal of the 2025 Dominion Energy Richmond Christmas Parade
Clifford Will Be Joined by Friends from PBS KIDS to Help Spread Christmas Joy
RICHMOND, VA (November 2025) – The Dominion Energy Richmond Christmas Parade is delighted to announce that Clifford the Big Red Dog has been selected by patients at the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU (CHoR) as the official Grand Marshal for this year’s parade.
The selection follows last month’s community-centered voting initiative, during which CHoR patients voted on which PBS KIDS character would lead the parade as part of this year’s theme, “Spreading Christmas Joy.” The voting was part of the newly introduced ColonialWebb Cares: The Road to CHoR route extension, which brings the parade past the hospital so that children and families receiving care can experience the celebration first-hand.
Clifford will be joined by his PBS KIDS friends, including Rosie from Rosie’s Rules, Lyla from Lyla in the Loop, Lily from Weather Hunters, and Super Why—all beloved characters seen locally on VPM. Together, they’ll lead the way as the parade steps off in front of the Science Museum of Virginia at 10:15 a.m. on Saturday, December 6, traveling east along Broad Street and continuing all the way to 10th Street to greet CHoR patients and families.
“We are thrilled to welcome Clifford as this year’s Grand Marshal,” said Parade Director Tara Daudani. “Clifford’s message of kindness, friendship, and care for his community perfectly reflects our goal of spreading joy—especially to children and families who need it most. We can’t wait for the moment Clifford and his friends wave to the kids at CHoR as the parade reaches them.”
Clifford and the PBS KIDS character appearances are being coordinated in partnership with VPM, Virginia’s home for public media.
The parade will once again feature giant helium balloons, live bands, dance troupes, floats, and Legendary Santa, and will air live on WTVR CBS 6. The event is free and open to the public. For parade information, route maps, and volunteer details, visit www.richmondparade.org.
2024 Parade Highlights
Photos courtesy of Caroline Martin Photography.
About the Dominion Energy Richmond Christmas Parade
Richmond Parade, Inc. is a non-profit organization that hosts the Dominion Energy Richmond Christmas Parade. This is the 16th year that the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation has sponsored the parade. The beloved holiday tradition showcases regional talent, including high school and college marching bands, high-stepping equestrian units, dance troupes, themed floats, super-sized helium balloons, Legendary Santa, and tons of fun!
For additional information, visit www.richmondparade.org or call (917) 279-8839.
About Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation
Dominion Energy (NYSE: D) provides regulated electricity service to 3.6 million homes and businesses in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, and regulated natural gas service to 500,000 customers in South Carolina; is one of the nation’s leading developers and operators of regulated offshore wind and solar power; and is the largest producer of carbon-free electricity in New England. Through its Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation, as well as EnergyShare and other programs, Dominion Energy contributed $46.3 million in 2024 to community causes. The Foundation supports nonprofit causes that meet basic human needs, protect the environment, promote education, and encourage community vitality. Please visit DominionEnergy.com to learn more.