Kate Flannery, actor, singer and writer named the 96th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival Grand Marshal

Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival ® president, Sharen Gromling, is pleased to announce another hometown connection to the exciting lineup of the festival’s guest celebrities. Kate Flannery, multi-talented entertainer and former Shenandoah University student, will be serving as the Co-Grand Marshal alongside Brian Sullivan for the 2023 Live, Love, Bloom springtime extravaganza.

Kate Flannery is an actor, singer, and writer best known for her nine seasons as Meredith, the drunk, on NBC’s The Office. Kate was a fan favorite on Season 28 of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars. She has guest starred on many TV shows like CBS’s Young Sheldon, FOX’s Brooklyn Nine-Nine and New Girl, ABC’s American Housewife and has recurred on shows like Cartoon Network’s Steven Universe & Comedy Central’s, Another Period.  Kate has been seen in many Indie films including the soon-to-be released HBO film, Golden Arm.

Kate toured with the Dancing with the Stars Live Tour at Radio City and 40 cities before the COVID-19 shut down.

Kate sings with Jane Lynch in their anti-cabaret act, Two Lost Souls, seen in performing arts centers and theaters across the country and at the Cafe Carlyle in NYC. Kate is also featured on Jane’s hit album, A Swingin’ Little Christmas, which was in the Billboard top 10 for several weeks.

Audiences have also seen Kate in her cult comedy lounge act, The Lampshades, and during her time in Chicago’s Second City national touring company.

Kate will appear in the Glo Fiber Grand Feature Parade on Saturday, May 6 at 1:30 p.m.

The appearance of the parade grand marshals is sponsored by P&G.

Tickets to Festival events are available at www.thebloom.com/events.