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Ended after its one-year run as the anniversary celebration concluded; the final performance fell on the day before EPCOT Center opened. Not replaced by a permanent parade.
Tracked byTheme Park Patch Notes
Former Parade · the memorial record
⚰ Permanently closed · Sep 30, 1982operated 1 year · 1981–1982
This parade is gone, but its history stays documented — the full lifetime log is below.
Parade history
the lifetime record- 1982
- 1981
Debuted as a daily daytime parade down Main Street, U.S.A. celebrating Walt Disney World's 10th anniversary ('Tencennial'), with floats representing each of the six Magic Kingdom lands and roughly 250 performers.
Led by an anniversary float carrying Mickey and Minnie Mouse framed by a large stylized '10' and a Cinderella Castle silhouette; performers included the Kids of the Kingdom, the Dapper Dans and the WDW Marching Band, with a special-guest Grand Marshal chosen each day (reported at 4 pm). Distinctive land units included Cinderella in a glass pumpkin coach pulled by miniature white horses, a futuristic Tomorrowland band, Diamond Horseshoe can-can dancers, and a steam-powered Dragon Calliope previously used at Disneyland.Tracked byTheme Park Patch Notes
Questions & answers
When did Tencennial Parade open?
Per the documented record, Tencennial Parade at Magic Kingdom opened on Oct 1, 1981.
When did Tencennial Parade last close for refurbishment?
The most recent closure/refurbishment documented for Tencennial Parade is dated Sep 30, 1982: Ended after its one-year run as the anniversary celebration concluded; the final performance fell on the day before EPCOT Center opened. Not replaced by a permanent parade.
What changed recently on Tencennial Parade?
The latest documented change (documented Sep 30, 1982): Ended after its one-year run as the anniversary celebration concluded; the final performance fell on the day before EPCOT Center opened. Not replaced by a permanent parade.
How many changes are on record for Tencennial Parade?
2 documented changes, dating back to 1981 — the fan-kept parade changelog nobody else keeps.
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