Christmas Parade Entry

Join us on December 6th as we kick off the holiday season with a festive parade through downtown Obetz! Santa and his merry crew will spread holiday cheer as they make their way through town, and we invite you to be a part of the magic.

Decorate your vehicles, floats, or even yourself, and join us in the march! Let’s light up the streets with holiday spirit and creativity. The parade will conclude with a joyful celebration at Junction Park. Don’t miss this chance to spread some cheer and be part of the fun!

Parade staging will be at the Obetz Community Center (1650 Obetz Ave) and Chillicothe Street. Please enter the lot through Obetz Ave to be directed to your staging location. Individuals being dropped off to ride on your float can be dropped off in the Community Center lot, but parking will be extremely limited.

Exact departure time will be announced as we get closer to the event, but the plan is to depart at 5:00 PM (dependent on the number of vehicles entered)

Please note that Santa costumes are prohibited for participants, as the official Santa will be featured in the parade already.

By participating in the Holiday Parade on December 6th, all participants agree to abide by the following terms and conditions. These rules are designed to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all parade participants and spectators.

1. Theme and Decorations

All vehicles, floats, or participants must be decorated with Christmas or holiday-themed lights and/or decorations.

Decorations should be family-friendly and festive, helping to create a joyful atmosphere. Inappropriate decorations or themes will not be permitted.

Santa costumes are prohibited for participants, as the official Santa will be featured at the end of the parade.

2. Safety

All vehicles and floats must adhere to safety regulations, including the use of functioning brakes, lights, and secure decorations.

Participants walking alongside floats or vehicles must remain at a safe distance from moving vehicles.

No throwing of candy or other objects from vehicles/floats is permitted. If you wish to distribute items, please hand them out safely to spectators.

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

3. Registration

All participants must register before the parade. Unregistered vehicles or floats will not be allowed to participate.

4. Staging and Lineup

All parade participants must arrive at the designated staging area NO LATER than 5:00pm to ensure timely organization.

Parade positions will be assigned by the event organizers. 

5. Conduct

All participants are expected to act in a respectful and positive manner. Any inappropriate behavior or language will result in immediate removal from the parade.
Alcohol consumption is strictly prohibited for all participants before or during the parade.

6. Weather

The parade will proceed rain, snow, or shine. Participants are encouraged to prepare accordingly. In the event of severe weather, cancellation or postponement will be communicated via email and social media.

7. Liability

By participating in the parade, all entrants agree to assume full responsibility for any personal injury, loss, or damage caused during the event. The event organizers, sponsors, and the City of Obetz are not responsible for any damage to personal property.

8. Insurance

All motorized vehicles must carry valid insurance.

By registering for the parade, participants acknowledge that they have read and agree to abide by these terms and conditions. Failure to comply may result in removal from the parade or exclusion from future events.