Parade Entry Application

Join us Downtown for our holiday tradition, the "Holiday Sights and Sounds Parade"!

Enjoy floats and performances by local businesses, bands, schools, clubs, and more. A Livermore tradition you don't want to miss!  We can't wait to see you all for another fabulous year! 

6:00pm Parade start on First Street in Downtown Livermore. Tree Lighting to immediately follow!
This is a rain or shine event!! So bundle up, grab some hot cocoa and see you there!

 
The Holiday Sights and Sounds Parade is part of our 2-day lineup of events to kick off December!  Holiday Village in the Park is the day before on Friday, December 5th, 2025. It's a magical evening in the park. Like a Holiday movie, but in real life! 

Please Compleate the application for parade entry and select the appropriate fee attached to your entry type.

REGISTRATION is not complete until you register via the link below, pay for registration and ALSO return the hold harmless form, please FOLLOW all 3 steps.

PLEASE READ ALL 3 STEPS FIRST BEFORE BEGINNING AND ALSO READ THE RULES AND REGULATIONS BELOW.

Step 1: REGISTER - Sign up to participate in our parade

Step 2: Once you are approved, your credit card on file will be charged.

Step 3: FILL OUT the hold harmless form attached in the application and upload it to your Eventny application or email it immediately to events@livermoredowntown.com.

Parade registration is not a guarantee of acceptance. We must receive all of the above information by the deadline. All entries must be approved by LDI.  You'll receive a notice of approval once accepted. This is a rain or shine event, no refunds will be given for cancellations.

Parade Rules:

1. Float entries ONLY. No more than 8 walkers with each float. (unless band or approved by Livermore Downtown Inc.)
2. NO WALKING ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. (unless band or approved by Livermore Downtown Inc.)
3. All entries must be lighted or have holiday music incorporated into the design.
4. There is a $75.00 donation for non-profits/local organizations $100.00 donation for corporate/business parade entries. Parade is free to the public.
5. Santa Claus has already entered. No Santa’s may be in any entries.
6. The parade will last approximately one hour.
7. Throwing of candy or other items is not permitted.
8. Hold Harmless Agreement must be completed and returned with application.
9. Confirmation package with event details and day-of instructions will be sent the week of the event.
10. Deadline for application is November 23rd, 2025.
11. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted on the premises.
12. Except in case of backup of parade traffic, you may not stop or delay movement of your entry at any time!
13. This is a Rain or Shine event! No refunds!
14. Political Propaganda not allowed!