Rescued Dog Panda Panda Named Grand Marshal of Richmond Christmas Parade in Virginia
A rescued dog will lead this year's Richmond Christmas Parade. Panda Panda, a one-year-old pit bull mix, has been named grand marshal of the 43rd annual Dominion Energy Richmond Christmas Parade in 2026. Once sick, he has recovered at Richmond Animal Care and Control and is still waiting for an adoptive home.
The parade will step off at 10 a.m. on December 5 along a new downtown route under this year's theme, "Making Magic Moments," with Panda Panda walking at the very front alongside other furry friends.
Organizers said choosing a rescued dog as grand marshal honors animal sheltering and adoption work and adds warmth to the holiday. The Richmond Christmas Parade is a long-standing local tradition that draws large crowds along the route each year. With this year's route changed, new viewing areas will be set up along the way so more families can take part in the festivities.
Source: Dominion Energy Richmond Christmas Parade
Published by GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
Photo: 一只比特混血犬（资料图）。图：Geoggirl／Wikimedia Commons，CC BY 2.0授权 / A pit bull mix (file photo). Photo: Geoggirl / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
