Kick your hat

Belles perform in the Dallas Children's Health Holiday Parade

 

 

                 By: LESLIE MARTINEZ, 12

 

 

 

The Belles performed in the annual Dallas Children's Health Holiday Parade on December 6, 2014 in Downtown Dallas. The Belles performed with the Cardettes, a dance team from Trinity Valley Community College.

 

The parade took place in Downtown Dallas in front of the Adolphus Hotel. This parade raises money for Children’s Health, formerly Children’s Medical Center Dallas. The event was first held in 1987 and was created by the Adolphus Hotel and the Children's Medical Center as a gift to the community. The parade features matching bands, holiday floats, different spirit and holiday themes like Santa Claus. Pizza Hut was a major sponsor among many other local businesses, corporations and charitable organizations.

 

The Belles had to try out for the parade by sending in a video to Mrs. Mansfield, the college director. The video had to show different dance techniques. Ten Belles were chosen for the parade. The Cardettes invited other high school drill teams and alumni to perform with them as well.

 

The Belles had to change their uniform slightly. They did not wear their traditional petticoat and instead of their headbands they wore a sparkle white hat.

 

 

Mrs.Solorio the director of the Bryan Adams Belles was once captain for the Cardettes and was very excited to see some of her Belles performing with her past college team.

 

 

It was an honor for the Belles to be a part of the parade. Many of the girls said it was the best feeling to have seen so many people thankful for them to attend the parade, especially when they were cheering them on.

 

12.19.14