Christmas Parade

Announcement for a Christmas parade theme in 2025. Festive background with ornaments and lights. Text says

RULES & REGULATIONS: 

  • Entries must pertain to the holiday theme and/or the theme ______________________________________.
  • Because this is an evening parade, lights are REQUIRED on all floats or pulled units. 
  • No Santa's. Only "Santa helpers" allowed. 
  • No walking vendors along parade route. 
  • Entries with animals must provide their own clean up during the line up and along the parade route. For safety of the spectators, all animals must be                       accompanied by a walking chaperone. 
  • No alcohol or tobacco allowed. 
  • Banner and flashlights are required to precede float. 
  • At least 2 walkers are required beside each float.
  • Please have at least 1 adult assigned to every 20 children. Children must be accompanied at all times.
  • No bull whips permitted.
  • Vehicles/floats/trailers are limited to 45’ in length
  • Vehicle/float/trailers are limited to 12’6” in height
  • Must be at least 16 years old to operate any motorized vehicle.
  • For safety of children, candy or other items may not be thrown from any vehicle but should be handed out by people walking in the parade. 
  • Field will be available from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm for set up. All participants are required to be in position no later than 4:30 pm.
  • The Mobile Chamber Help Desk will be set up behind the Old HJH Gym. Please see a volunteer upon arriving to get your designated location. 
  • Winners will be announced on social media and HardeeCC.com website following the parade. Winning entries will be invited to the December Chamber Lunch & Learn for awards.