2026 Christmas Stroll Parade

45th Annual Hometown Christmas Stroll Parade "A Season to Gather"

Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 10:00 AM

Before you begin — please read all parade guidelines carefully! The Parade Guidelines and Float Inspiration Ideas are attached as PDFs for your review. It may seem like a lot of information, but these guidelines explain everything you need to know to participate in the parade and submit a complete, successful application.

For 45 years, the Georgetown Christmas Stroll has brought families, friends, and visitors together to celebrate the spirit of Christmas in the heart of Historic Downtown Georgetown. At its heart, Hometown Christmas Stroll: "A Season To Gather" is a celebration of community, connection, and tradition—inviting families, friends, and visitors to gather, celebrate, and create lasting memories in the heart of Georgetown, Texas.

We cannot wait to see how you bring this year's theme to life!

Terms & Conditions:

By submitting this application, I acknowledge and agree to the following:

• I have read and agree to follow all 2026 Hometown Christmas Stroll Parade Guidelines, Rules, and Instructions provided with this application.
  I understand that submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance into the parade. All entries are subject to review and approval by the Stroll Parade Committee.
• If accepted, my entry will be decorated and presented in a manner that celebrates this year's theme, A Season to Gather, and is appropriate for a family-friendly community event.
• I understand that I cannot THROW OR HANDOUT ANYTHING including candy, promotional items, toys, flyers, favors, giveaways, or other objects may along the parade route or in the staging area.
• I agree that all drivers, participants, walkers, animals, vehicles, and trailers associated with my entry will follow parade safety requirements, maintain the required parade pace, and follow the directions of parade staff, volunteers, and law enforcementI understand that motorized vehicle drivers must provide a valid driver's license and proof of insurance as required by the Parade Guidelines.
• I understand that my entry must complete the entire parade route and may not stop, leave the parade early, or unload until directed to do so.
• I understand that failure to follow parade rules or staff instructions may result in removal from the parade and/or denial of participation in future parades.
• I understand that the Stroll Parade Committee reserves the right to reject or remove any entry deemed inappropriate, unsafe, in poor taste, or not in the best interest of the parade or event.

By submitting this application, I confirm that I have read, understand, and agree to these Terms & Conditions and that I am responsible for communicating the parade rules to everyone participating with my entry.