West Virginia University at Parkersburg President Chris Gilmer and Parade Founder, Kiki Angelos, will serve as grand marshals for the 10th annual Mid-Ohio Valley Easter Parade on April 13.

The theme of this year’s parade is “Celebrating the 10th Year of the Easter Parade in the Mid-Ohio Valley.” Gilmer and Angelos will lead this year’s parade route along Market Street in downtown Parkersburg in a 1929 Model A Roadster, owned and driven by Parkersburg resident Norman Smith.

“Easter has always been one of my favorite times of the year, and I am so deeply honored to share grand marshal duties for the 10th annual parade with my good friend, Kiki Angelos,” said Gilmer. “The college is working hard to fully engage with all of the communities we serve, and this is just one more example.”

Gilmer was named president of WVU Parkersburg in 2018. He previously served as executive director of Alcorn State University in Vicksburg, Miss., and vice president for Academic Affairs at Adams State University in Alamosa, Colo. He carries 25 years of service in higher education and is also the founder of the National Institutes for Historically-Underserved Students.

Angelos is one of the hardest working and most respected volunteers in the community, serving on numerous boards. Her family owns the local Chick-fil-A and Auntie Anne’s Pretzels.

“Dr. Gilmer is a great addition to WVU Parkersburg and our community,” said Angelos. “I cannot think of a better choice for grand marshal for the 10th annual Mid-Ohio Valley Easter Parade. It will be an honor and a pleasure to ride next to him in this year’s parade.”

The WVU at Parkersburg Foundation is a Golden Egg sponsor of the 2019 Mid-Ohio Valley Easter Parade.

For more information, call 304-863-6516 or go online to MovEasterParade.com or on Facebook at Mid-Ohio Valley Easter Parade.