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Parade Entry Application | Christmas Light Up Parade 2026

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Deadline: Nov 16, 2026 11:00 pm (GMT-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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Light-Up Parade Application | A Merry Little Elm Christmas '26
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Date: Dec 05, 2026 5:00 pm - Dec 05, 2026 9:30 pm (CDT)
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Little Elm, Texas
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Free

About the application

Join us for the Christmas Light Up Parade on Saturday, December 5, 2026, as we kick off the holiday season in Little Elm.

 

This festive, family-friendly parade features decorated floats, vehicles, walking groups, school bands, local organizations, and businesses bringing holiday cheer to the community.

 

Parade entries are encouraged to incorporate lights, music, costumes, and creative holiday themes to create a memorable experience for spectators.

 

Parade staging will take place at The Cove. Detailed lineup instructions, arrival times, and route information will be provided to approved participants closer to the event.

 

Santa will be part of the official Town programming. To preserve the experience for children, no additional Santa impersonators are allowed in the parade.

About the event

The 2026 Christmas Light Up Parade returns to Little Elm on Saturday, December 5, 2026, bringing holiday cheer, festive floats, decorated vehicles, walking groups, and community spirit to the streets. This family-friendly parade is part of A Merry Little Elm Christmas and helps kick off the holiday season with lights, music, and celebration. Parade participants are encouraged to decorate their floats, vehicles, trailers, or walking units with a festive holiday theme and, where possible, lights. Santa will be available for photos as part of the evening’s holiday celebration. To help preserve the magic of the event, no additional Santa impersonators are permitted in the parade. All parade entries must follow the Town of Little Elm’s parade rules, safety requirements, staging instructions, and event guidelines. Final lineup details, staging information, route instructions, and arrival times will be shared with approved participants closer to the event.
The Town of Little Elm
The Town of Little Elm
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The Town of Little Elm
The Town of Little Elm
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Terms & Conditions

By submitting an application, participants agree to comply with all parade rules, safety requirements, and event guidelines.

 

All drivers must have a valid driver’s license and may be required to complete a breathalyzer test before operating a vehicle in the parade.

 

The Town of Little Elm reserves the right to deny or remove any entry that does not comply with event requirements or poses a safety concern.

 

Full parade rules and requirements will be provided within the application and upon acceptance.

Questions on the application

Business information

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

Additional information

  • Participants
  • Will your entry include music or entertainment?
  • Select the type of parade entry:
  • If other, please describe:
  • Will your entry include a vehicle?
  • Driver Name and Vehicle Information
  • Breathalyzer Acknowledgment
  • Entry Size
  • Will your entry use amplified sound?
  • Will your group be distributing candy?
  • Will you use a generator on your float or vehicle?
  • Terms, Waiver, and Parade Rules Acknowledgment

Picture requirements

  • Minimum pictures required: 0
Parade Entry Application | Christmas Light Up Parade 2026
Parade Entry Application | Christmas Light Up Parade 2026
Light-Up Parade Application | A Merry Little Elm Christmas '26
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