RICHMOND, Va. — The Dominion Energy Christmas Parade will feature local Olympic swimmer and medalist Charlie Swanson as the Grand Marshal. Swanson represented Team USA Swimming at the Paris Olympics where he won gold and silver medals.
“Growing up in Richmond, the Dominion Energy Christmas Parade has always been a cherished tradition. I am thrilled to be part of this year’s festivities and to share in the joy and magic of the season with my hometown," Swanson said in a statement that accompanied the announcement.
Swanson is a St. Christopher’s School graduate who earned Virginia Swimmer of the Year in 2016.
He went on to swim for the University of Michigan and won a gold medal in the men’s 400-meter individual medley at the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru.
"We are incredibly honored to have Charlie Swanson as our Grand Marshal this year,” Parade Director Tara Daudani said in a statement. “His dedication, achievements, and community spirit perfectly embody the theme of ‘Christmas Wishes.’ We look forward to celebrating the holiday season with him leading the way.”
The 41st annual parade will start in front of the Science Museum of Virginia on Saturday, December 7, at 10:15 a.m.
There are many ways to take in the Dominion Energy Christmas Parade:
- Attend in person
- Watch live on CBS 6S
- Stream on WTVR.com, the CBS 6 news app, or Roku streaming channel
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