National OnDemand set to deliver free livestream of Burlington, N.C. Christmas Parade
UPDATE NOVEMBER 2024: National OnDemand is providing a free online stream of the annual Burlington, N.C. Christmas Parade on November 23, 2024. You can read the news article and watch the parade on this page.
BURLINGTON, N.C. – National OnDemand announced today that it plans to offer a free online stream of the annual Burlington, N.C. Christmas Parade. The stream will be available starting at 10 a.m. EDT, November 18, 2023, In the video player below or https://live.nationalondemand.com.
This will be the second consecutive year National OnDemand has provided a livestream of the parade.
The parade will begin at 100 West Front St. in downtown and will end at the Burlington City Park. Viewers of the National OnDemand livestream will be able to enjoy multiple camera angles from various locations during the parade, which is expected to draw thousands of attendees.
National OnDemand Chief Executive Officer Douglas Boteler said being involved in the christmas parade is something his company looks forward to annually.
“Providing the livestream is a way we can give people who are not able to attend in person the chance to watch the parade. It’s a testament to the power of high-speed broadband”
Douglas Boteler, CEO National OnDemand
“We love being able to participate in communities all over the United States, but this is special to us because it is home to our headquarters,” Boteler said. “Providing the livestream is a way we can give people who are not able to attend in person the chance to watch the parade. It’s a testament to the power of high-speed broadband.”
Christmas Parade Information
The christmas parade will last around two hours. It will feature floats and parade entries from local businesses, schools, antique cars, horses, and special guests. Plus, Santa Claus will help kick off the holiday season in downtown Burlington NC.
Jay Daugherty, Director of Marketing for National OnDemand, said offering the live stream served a two-fold purpose.
“National is proud to be involved in all the communities we serve across the nation,” Daugherty said. “Offering this service to those who are unable to attend the parade in person, who are nostalgic for their hometown, or simply want to enjoy this tradition from the comfort of their home not only brings us joy, but hopefully will bring joy to those watching from wherever they are. We are excited to provide our community with this chance to see the parade from a unique perspective.”
For construction fans of all ages, National has arranged for two of its construction vehicles to make a festive appearance, flanked by staff members from National’s own Burlington headquarters.
The company operates from the former First Horizon Bank building on the corner of Maple Avenue and Main Street, adjacent to the parade’s path through downtown. The livestream will offer a unique bird’s-eye view of the local festivities from far above the street, from multiple perspectives.
Additionally, National OnDemand will also be participating in the following parades:
- Mebane, NC: Friday, December 1, 7pm-9pm
- Chase City, VA: Sunday, December 3, 6pm
- Byhalia, MS: Saturday, December 9, 2pm
- Navasota, TX: Saturday, December 9
- Gray, GA: Tuesday, December 12
About National OnDemand
National OnDemand is a communication and utility infrastructure service provider delivering construction and last mile solutions to the fiber, wireless, energy and technology sectors in the United States.
Headquartered in Burlington, NC, the company provides full turnkey infrastructure solutions—on-demand, anywhere across the United States.
National has built its market leadership position by providing exceptional client service and identifying and acquiring firms that share its goals and commitment to excellence.
In addition, National OnDemand has developed special expertise in managing rural broadband fiber construction projects and has proactively invested in personnel and equipment resources to handle large-scale new construction projects.