Santa Parade Rules and Regulations
Floats will convene at designated marshalling area no sooner than 4:30 pm and no later than 5:30 pm to be ready for a 6p.m. start.
All entries must be insured and safe for traveling through city streets. No sharp, protruding objects. No pieces that can easily fall off. No higher than 13 feet.
All entries are to come in the “BACK DOOR”, at 1st and Rosser. Marshalling area is between 1st and 6th Streets on Rosser. ALL ENTRIES WILL BE TOLD WHERE YOU ARE IN THE PARADE WHEN YOU ENTER AT THE BACK DOOR!!
Once the entry enters the assembly area, the entry comes under the authority of the Parade Marshall.
ABSOLUTELY NO CANDY or ANYTHING ELSE is to be thrown or handed out from any parade entry. This includes coupons, papers, trinkets, etc. This parade is for the children, and children are not interested in advertising. If you really wish to contribute to the handing out of candy, we will gladly accept monetary donations or candy donations to help alleviate the costs.
NO Santa’s other than the official Santa Claus which rides on the Santa Float at the end of the Parade.
All entries wishing to be considered for the 6 judging categories MUST have the name of their group/business/ organization CLEARLY visible for the judges to see from a distance (preferably on the front of the tow vehicle or car). Any float can win in several different categories. Judges are spread throughout parade route.
Refreshments and hotdogs will be in the Marshalling Area around 4th and Rosser before and right after Parade only. Winners in each category will be announced there if possible and plaques delivered to winners at another time. Winners will be listed on the website, and newspaper
This year’s theme is “Parade of Lights”. Entries will be judged on their use of lights and/or the representation of Christmas Lights using props/people/music etc. All entries are encouraged to play music related to the Christmas theme. Blinking 4-way lights on towing vehicles do not count.
All entries must be insured and safe for traveling through city streets. No sharp, protruding objects. No pieces that can easily fall off. No higher than 13 feet.
All entries are to come in the “BACK DOOR”, at 1st and Rosser. Marshalling area is between 1st and 6th Streets on Rosser. ALL ENTRIES WILL BE TOLD WHERE YOU ARE IN THE PARADE WHEN YOU ENTER AT THE BACK DOOR!!
Once the entry enters the assembly area, the entry comes under the authority of the Parade Marshall.
ABSOLUTELY NO CANDY or ANYTHING ELSE is to be thrown or handed out from any parade entry. This includes coupons, papers, trinkets, etc. This parade is for the children, and children are not interested in advertising. If you really wish to contribute to the handing out of candy, we will gladly accept monetary donations or candy donations to help alleviate the costs.
NO Santa’s other than the official Santa Claus which rides on the Santa Float at the end of the Parade.
All entries wishing to be considered for the 6 judging categories MUST have the name of their group/business/ organization CLEARLY visible for the judges to see from a distance (preferably on the front of the tow vehicle or car). Any float can win in several different categories. Judges are spread throughout parade route.
Refreshments and hotdogs will be in the Marshalling Area around 4th and Rosser before and right after Parade only. Winners in each category will be announced there if possible and plaques delivered to winners at another time. Winners will be listed on the website, and newspaper
This year’s theme is “Parade of Lights”. Entries will be judged on their use of lights and/or the representation of Christmas Lights using props/people/music etc. All entries are encouraged to play music related to the Christmas theme. Blinking 4-way lights on towing vehicles do not count.
Awards
Judging categories and who sponsored them are as follows:
Best Parade Theme
Float following the chosen theme the closest
Sponsored by: Off The Wall Signs
Best Decorated Car
For those entrants who do not wish to put in a full float, you can just decorate your vehicle
Sponsored by: European Auto
Best Commercial Float
This category is for the larger business entrants
Sponsored by: MacArthur Truck and Trailer
People’s Choice
Given to the float/entry that elicits the most crowd response
Sponsored by: Superior Propane
Best Religious Float
Best representation of the Biblical Christmas Story
Sponsored by: Vanguard Credit Union
Best Overall
Bob Dean Memorial
Sponsored by: Westman Aerial Spraying
Best Parade Theme
Float following the chosen theme the closest
Sponsored by: Off The Wall Signs
Best Decorated Car
For those entrants who do not wish to put in a full float, you can just decorate your vehicle
Sponsored by: European Auto
Best Commercial Float
This category is for the larger business entrants
Sponsored by: MacArthur Truck and Trailer
People’s Choice
Given to the float/entry that elicits the most crowd response
Sponsored by: Superior Propane
Best Religious Float
Best representation of the Biblical Christmas Story
Sponsored by: Vanguard Credit Union
Best Overall
Bob Dean Memorial
Sponsored by: Westman Aerial Spraying
