Gingerbread Delight 2025 LIghted Christmas Parade Application

A Hallmark Christmas Lighted Christmas Parade, all entries must be lit and please no Santa's be cause he comes in last with a meet & greet. 

Lighted Christmas Parade Rules 

Event Date: December 6, 2025  

1. Lighting Requirements:  

   - All entries must be fully illuminated.  

   - No Santas allowed,** as Santa is reserved for the final spot.  

   - Get creative! Battery-operated lights and clip-on mini lights work great. Please ensure your lights stay off until the parade starts so we can witness their full glow.  

2. Theme:

   - This year’s theme is “A Hallmark Christmas.”

   - You are encouraged to create your own seasonal theme while maintaining a cohesive look with costumes and decorations. Judges will be looking for creativity.

3. Insurance Requirements: 

   - Evidence of insurance must be submitted with your parade application.  

  - All floats and motorized vehicles* submit proof of insurance.

   - Liability limits:  

  - Floats and motorized vehicles: minimum $300,000 combined single limits.  

  - Equestrians: minimum $100,000 combined single personal liability (homeowner's or renter’s policy declaration page is sufficient).  

   - **Note:** Submit a copy of your insurance policy’s declaration page.

4. Safety Notice:  

   - No candy or items may be thrown. Handing out candy is allowed, but do so cautiously as it will be dark, and we want to prevent accidents.