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Deadline: Nov 30, 2026 5:00 pm (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Dec 05, 2026 2:15 pm - Dec 05, 2026 6:00 pm (EDT)
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Black Mountain, North Carolina
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Free

About the application

Holly Jolly Christmas Parade 26
Saturday, December 5, 2026

Line-Up: 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Parade Start: 4:00 PM

 
Theme: Have a Holly Jolly Christmas
Floats will be judged based on this year’s theme. Get creative — bring your favorite carols, instruments, or musical holiday magic to life!

 

You may include elves, reindeer, Grinches, and more... but remember:

 

THERE IS ONLY ONE SANTA!
Additional Santas can be confusing for the little believers. Please don't rob them of the magic of Christmas before they are ready. 

 
Entry Fees
Members: $50 per vehicle

$15 for each additional vehicle
Not-Yet-Members: $75 per vehicle

$15 for each additional vehicle
 
Rules & Reminders
Any type of float or vehicle is welcome.
Entries will be judged on creativity and how well they tie into the theme.
Please arrive on time for line-up to ensure smooth parade flow. No motorized vehicles will be allowed after the streets close at 3 pm. This includes parade entries AND people dropping off participants.  This is for the safety of all involved. 

 
Join us in celebrating the season and spreading holiday cheer through the streets of Black Mountain!

About the event

Holly Jolly Christmas Parade 26 Saturday, December 5, 2026 Line-Up Begins at: 2:00 PM Parade Start: 4:00 PM Theme: Have a Holly Jolly Christmas Floats will be judged based on this year’s theme. Get creative - bring your favorite carols, instruments, or musical holiday magic to life! You may include elves, reindeer, Grinches, and more... but remember: THERE IS ONLY ONE SANTA! Additional Santas can be confusing to little believers. Please don't rob them of the magic before they are ready. Entry Fees Members: $50 per vehicle $15 for each additional vehicle Not-Yet-Members: $75 per vehicle $15 for each additional vehicle Rules & Reminders Any type of float or vehicle is welcome. Entries will be judged on creativity and how well they tie into the theme. Please arrive on time for line-up to ensure smooth parade flow. For Safety reasons, no motorized vehicles will be allowed into the closed streets after 3 pm. The primary contact is responsible for sharing this information with all participants. Join us in celebrating the season and spreading holiday cheer through the streets of Black Mountain!
Black Mountain Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce
Black Mountain Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce
Black Mountain Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce
Black Mountain Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce

Questions on the application

Business information

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

Additional information

  • Please describe the size of the additional vehicle(s) you are registering? If you can give the approximate size, that would be helpful.
  • What is the cell number of the adult responsible for the participants of your organization at the parade?
  • By registering for the parade, you acknowledge and agree to follow our parade-day vehicle policy. For the safety of all participants, once the roads close at 3:00 PM, no motorized vehicles will be permitted to enter the closed parade area. This applies to all vehicles, including parade vehicles and vehicles dropping off participants who are joining a parade entry or organization. The primary contact for each parade entry is responsible for sharing this policy with all participants in their group and ensuring that everyone understands the parade-day arrival and drop-off requirements.

Picture requirements

  • Minimum pictures required: 0