78th Annual Fort Mill Christmas Parade

Celebrate the magic of the season at the 78th Annual Fort Mill Christmas Parade! This beloved holiday tradition will fill Historic Downtown Fort Mill with festive sights and sounds as the parade makes its way from Tom Hall and Unity Street, through Main Street and North White Street, and ends at Walter Elisha Park. Enjoy a joyful lineup of local schools, officials, churches, businesses, scouts, pageant queens, community groups—and of course, Santa Claus himself! This year’s parade will be led by our Grand Marshal and filmed for Comporium Channel 705, with live coverage in front of the Fort Mill Fire Station at 121 Tom Hall Street. Emcees will announce each entry as they pass by, and our Parade Judges will select winners in categories including: 🎄 Most Festive Entry ✨ Best Holiday Spirit 🎁 Most Creative Christmas Theme 🌟 Best Overall Entry 🚶 Best Walking Group 🎠 Best Float 🚗 Best Vehicle Entry 🥁 Best Band or Performance Group 🎅 Best Youth Entry 🙏 Best Church or Nonprofit Entry 🏢 Best Business Entry 🎅 Parade applications are accepted through Friday, November 7 at 5 p.m. Space is limited. You will be notified by Wednesday, November 12, if you are Approved or placed on the Wait List. Once Approved, you must make payment by Friday, November 21 to participate. We can’t wait to see you on Saturday, December 6 for this cherished Fort Mill holiday tradition!