Marching/Walking Gingerbread Delight 2025 LIghted Christmas Parade Application
About the event
About the 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.
Terms & Conditions
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.
Questions on the application
User information
- First name
- Last name
Additional information
- Name
- Business or Group Name
- Select a category that fits your entry:
- What if the total length of your entry in feet?
- Does your entry include playing music?
- Evidence of Insurance
- Entry Description to be read by the Master of Ceremonies
