CHRISTMAS PARADE 2025

December 6, 9:00 a.m.

THEME: The Songs of Christmas

 

Christmas Parade Rules

• Check-In: Upon arrival, please check in at the Ridgecrest parking lot to receive your entry number. Proceed directly to your assigned, numbered spot.
  • Arrival Times:
    • Floats must arrive by 7:30 AM.
    • All other entries must arrive by 8:00 AM.
    • The parade will begin promptly at 9:00 AM.
• Candy and Handouts: No items may be thrown by parade participants. You may hand out candy, you cannot toss it.
• Children: Children walking in the parade must be at least 5 years old. Younger children must ride on a float, car, or truck.
• Santa Clause: The only live Santa in the parade will be on the city’s official float.
• Judging: Parade judges will be positioned in judges tent on Main Street.
• Parade Flow: To maintain a smooth parade, all entries must proceed at a slow, steady pace. Choreographed groups should limit stops to no more than 30 seconds.
• Festivity Requirement: Entries solely for advertising purposes are not allowed. All entries must be decorative and festive in nature.
• Awards: Trophies for Best Float, Best Dance Team, Best Band, Best Car, and Most Christmas Spirit will be awarded during the closing ceremonies at the Caboose.

1. 
   
   2025 CHRISTMAS PARADE ENTRY FORM

   Registration form must be submitted by Friday, November 14, 2025.

   Full Name of Organization *

   Email Address of Main Contact for Organization *

   Phone Number of Main Contact for Organization *

   Street Address *

   Apartment, suite, etc

   City *

   State *

   ZIP Code *

   Type of Transportation: Choose all that apply *Walk/March/DanceCar/TruckVehicle with TrailerMotocycleHorseOther

   Number of Participants in your group *

   Number of Vehicles/Horses in Your Group *

   2 Contacts for Day of Parade

   Both must be present the day of the parade and have their cell phone turned on.

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   Name *

   Phone *

   Name *

   Phone *

   FLOATS ONLY: What is the size of your trailer?

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   Length

   Width

   FLOATS ONY: Number of Walkers with Your Float

   Special Request or Notes:

   Acknowledgment *

   I (we) agree to enter the above organization in the 2025 Madison Christmas Parade and have accepted and agreed to the rules and regulations of the parade listed below.

   Acknowledgment *

   I, the applicant, on behalf of my organization, its agents, servants, employees, and representatives, agree to fully defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Madison and its employees, agents, and officials with respect to and from and against any and all claims, demands, causes of actions, damages, injuries, fees, expenses, penalties, lawsuits, judgments, and orders, including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees, which in any way arise out of or relate to any acts of omission or commission of or attributed to us as participants and/or its agents, servants, employees, visitors, invitees, guests, and representatives, including but not limited to, those asserted as negligent, gross negligent, and/or intentional.

   Register