2026 Tree Lighting Parade

About the event

The Schererville Chamber of Commerce, Parks & Recreation Department and the Town of Schererville are excited to introduce the 1st Annual Schererville Tree Lighting Parade!Businesses, schools, churches, community groups, organizations, and other local participants are invited to join us as we kick off the holiday season with this brand-new community tradition.The parade will begin at 6:30 PM. All parade entries must be in place and ready by 6:00 PM.The parade route will begin at the Schererville Community Center and travel to Schererville Town Hall, where the parade will conclude and the annual Tree Lighting event will begin.We look forward to celebrating the holiday season with our community and making the first Schererville Tree Lighting Parade a memorable one!

Dates

Nov 27, 2026 · 6:00 PM - Nov 27, 2026 · 7:00 PM(GMT-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)

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Location

500 E Joliet St

500 East Joliet Street, Schererville, Indiana 46375, United States

Directions

Parking instructions

The parade will begin at the Schererville Community Center and conclude at Schererville Town Hall.Additional parking and participant instructions will be provided prior to the event. Participants should plan accordingly, as vehicles used in the parade may finish at a different location than where participants originally checked in.

Health & safety

For the safety of participants and spectators:Follow all directions from parade staff, Police, Fire, and other Town personnel.All vehicles and floats must be operated safely and remain at parade speed.Riders must remain safely seated or secured while the parade is moving.Children participating in the parade must be supervised by an adult.Do not throw candy or other items directly toward spectators or into the roadway.Keep a safe distance between parade entries.Participants should not enter or exit moving vehicles or floats during the parade.Any entry determined to be unsafe may be removed from the parade.

Artists, vendors & exhibitors applications

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Parade Participant Application

Deadline: Nov 20, 2026

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Join us for the 1st Annual Schererville Tree Lighting Holiday Parade on Friday, November 27, 2026!

Businesses, schools, churches, community groups, organizations, families, and other local participants are invited to help us kick off the holiday season and be part of a new Schererville tradition.

The parade will begin at 6:30 PM, with all entries required to be in place by 6:00 PM. The parade will travel from the Schererville Community Center to Schererville Town Hall, where it will conclude at the start of the annual Tree Lighting celebration.

There is no fee to participate.

Participants are encouraged to decorate their floats, vehicles, walking groups, or other entries with festive holiday lights and decorations. All entries must be family-friendly and appropriate for a community holiday event.

Additional information regarding parade line-up, staging, parking, and arrival instructions will be emailed to approved participants prior to the event.

Terms & Conditions

All parade participants must follow instructions provided by Schererville Parks & Recreation staff, Town personnel, and public safety officials. Entries must arrive and be in their assigned line-up location by 6:00 PM.All floats, vehicles, costumes, decorations, and displays should be family-friendly and appropriate for a community holiday event. Participants are responsible for the safety and supervision of everyone associated with their entry.Schererville Parks & Recreation reserves the right to deny or remove any entry that is considered unsafe, inappropriate, or disruptive to the parade.

Hosted by Town of Schererville / Schererville Parks & Recreation

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Schererville, Indiana, United States