Inspiring Teen Gets Leading Role at This Morning’s Disney Parks Christmas Parade
Did you manage to catch this mornings Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade on ABC!? If so, you may have seen the subject of the awesome story that we’re about to share with you. Massachusetts high schooler Luke Barry is a music-loving teen with Autism. He recently had a magical opportunity to lead the way during today’s parade as a special guest percussionist with the legendary Main Street Philharmonic Band!
Luke, has had a life-long love of marching bands which started when he was first diagnosed with Autism as a toddler. This passion has only grown over the years and Luke has even started his own neighborhood marching band with friends and family!
Disney recently surprised this extraordinary teen with an invitation to join the parade and enjoy Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration at Walt Disney World. Luke and his family said that this experience was the memory of a lifetime! You can check out the footage of this momentous moment below:
Luke is a very special band-leader indeed and if you ask those that know him, they’re quick to point out that he a representation of what’s good in the world. Luke remembers every person’s name that the meets, loves picking flowers for friends and is an absolutely inspiration!
You can still see Luke’s appearance and enjoy all of the excitement from the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade on Hulu – airing now until Dec. 31, 2021. Readers are encouraged to keep following along with MickeyBlog where we’ll be coming to you LIVE from the theme parks throughout the holiday season!
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