96th Annual Christmas Parade - Participants

Name: 96th Annual Downtown Christmas Parade
Start: 2025-12-13T18:00:00-00:00
End: 2025-12-13T19:30:00-00:00
Location: 2020 Tulare Street, Fresno, California 93721, United States

Deadline: Nov 03, 2025 11:59 pm (GMT-07:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)

96th Annual Downtown Christmas Parade

Date: Dec 13, 2025 6:00 pm - Dec 13, 2025 7:30 pm (PDT)

Fresno, California

$ 75.00

About the application

This years Christmas parade is lighting up Downtown - Literally!

For the first time ever our parade will be taking place at night, bringing a whole new magic and spark to Downtown Fresno. To help us create a dazzling display all parade participants are required to incorporate a significant amount of lights to their parade displays. This includes but is not limited to : Vehicles, Bikes, Walking canes, Hats, Jewelry, instruments, Clothes, and anything else that can be lit up! The more lights the better so we can " Let It Glow " in Downtown Fresno.

About the event

This years Christmas parade is lighting up Downtown - Literally! For the first time ever our parade will be taking place at night, bringing a whole new magic and spark to Downtown Fresno. To help us create a dazzling display all parade participants are required to incorporate a significant amount of lights to their parade displays. This includes but is not limited to : Vehicles, Bikes, Walking canes, Hats, Jewelry, instruments, Clothes, and anything else that can be lit up! The more lights the better so we can " Let It Glow " in Downtown Fresno.

Downtown Fresno Partnership

Contact Organizer

Downtown Fresno Partnership

Contact Organizer

Prices

Parade Payment

$75.00

Non-refundable

The application will not incur any charges until it has been approved. All fees are non-refundable, except in the event of cancellation by the event organizers. If necessary, payments may also be made by cash or check payable to the Downtown Fresno Partnership

Questions on the application

Business information

Business name
Legal business name
Contact name
Address
Email
Phone
Website (Optional)
Logo (Optional)

Additional information

What type and amount of animals will be participating
Animal Handler Contact Info
Clean Up Plan or Person?
Name of Car Club
Type of Group or Organization
Specify your Grade Entry Type or Float.
Name of Business
Number of Participants
Number of Participants
Number of Participants
Number of Characters
Character Name/Names
Dance Type?
Upload a video of Performance
Upload a video of Performance
Upload a video/picture of character.
Number of Participants
Wil your float be towed by a car?
Amount of cars
Group Type / Organization
Entrance Announcement
How Do You Plan To Let it Glow? Please Describe Your Entry:
Have You Participated In The Parade Before?
Is Your Group Arriving By Bus & If Yes, How many?
Number of Participants:
I have read and understand the safety guidelines for this parade, and understand that participating in the 96th Annual Downtown Christmas Parade, you agree to hold harmless the City of Fresno, event organizers, Downtown Fresno Partnership, and all associated parties from any liability, damage, or injury that may occur during the event.

Picture requirements

Minimum pictures required: 0
Upload a Photo of your parade Entry Concept.

96th Annual Christmas Parade - Participants

96th Annual Downtown Christmas Parade

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