Waimea Light Parade 2026

Join the Waimea Light Parade, presented by the Historic Waimea Theater & Cultural Arts Center! Businesses, nonprofit organizations, community groups, and families are invited to celebrate the season with festive, illuminated parade entries.

 

This year’s parade theme is Disney & Co.! Bring the magic to Waimea with festive, illuminated entries inspired by your favorite Disney characters and stories. Entries may include floats, vehicles, marching groups, walking groups, and performance units. All entries must include lights and be appropriate for young children and families.

 

Please complete the application with your contact information, entry details, and a short description of your group or display. Review the rules and participation agreement below before submitting. Applications are subject to review and approval by the parade committee.

Staging instructions will be emailed approximately one week before the parade.

HOLIDAY PARK SPONSOR – $6,500 (Exclusive to One Sponsor) • Recognition as the exclusive “Holiday Park Sponsor” for the 2026 Waimea Light Parade • Prominent logo placement throughout official event promotional materials, social media promotions, and the official event website • Sponsor-provided banner displayed on the main stage during the event • Sponsor recognition during live event acknowledgements, including exclusive recognition as the sponsor supporting Hofgaard Park holiday decorations and free community giveaways after the parade • One (1) reserved 10’ x 10’ VIP hospitality tent space, including two benches for use during the event • Two (2) reserved parking stalls at Ishihara Market during the event • Logo placement on the official event advertising banner displayed at Hofgaard Park Only one (1) Holiday Park Sponsor opportunity is available for the 2026 Waimea Light Parade.

PRESENTING SPONSOR – $5,000 (Limited to Three Sponsors) • Recognition as the “Presenting Sponsor” with prominent logo placement throughout official event promotional materials, social media promotions, and the official event website • Sponsor-provided banner displayed on the main stage during the event • Sponsor recognition during live event acknowledgements • One (1) reserved 10’ x 10’ VIP hospitality tent space, including two benches for use during the event • Two (2) reserved parking stalls at Ishihara Market during the event • Logo placement on the official event advertising banner displayed at Hofgaard Park Only three (3) Presenting Sponsor opportunities are available for the 2026 Waimea Light Parade.

FESTIVAL SPONSOR – $2,500 • Logo placement on official event promotional materials, social media promotions, and the official event website • Sponsor recognition during live event acknowledgements • Sponsor-provided banner displayed in designated event area

PARADE SPONSOR – $1,250 • Logo placement on official event promotional materials and social media promotions • Recognition during live event acknowledgements • Logo placement on the official event website

COMMUNITY SUPPORTER (Other Contribution: Monetary or In-Kind) • Recognition for this category will be provided appropriately based on the contribution received