Lights, cameras, Christmas!
Experience the holiday spirit of College Park as local schools, businesses, and organizations share their creativity and holiday cheer for the city’s Annual Christmas Parade.
Extended Deadline: Wednesday, November 15, 2023, by 5:00 p.m.
47th Annual Christmas Parade
Registration is now open for the
2023 Christmas Parade!
Saturday, December 2, 2023
9:30 Am - 11:30 AM
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Goal
Our goal is to create a wonderful memory for children, adults, and seniors who participate and view our parade. This tradition began many years ago and continues to be a community favorite.
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Parade Info
IMPORTANT!
Parade Participants will start lining up at College St. and Yale Ave.
Section A – Please enter at Truist Bank (3857 Main Street)
Sections B & C – John Wesley Ave (Proceed to College Park Regional Health Center- 1920 John Wesley Ave.
You must be on site by 8:30 a.m. to participate. The parade will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. and end at 11:30 a.m.
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Grand Marshal(s)
2023: 2 Chainz & Tru Foundation INC.
2022 Kai Lightner
2021 Mayor Bianca Motley Broom
2019 Santia Deck
2018 The Epps Family
2017 Judge Penny Brown Reynolds
2016 DaShaun Johnson
2015 Dave Huddleston
2014 Stan Jones
Rules
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Parking in designated area only for drop offs!
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Distribution or throwing of merchandise or articles by any participant is allowed along the parade route. This includes candy, trinkets, and community friendly items only please.
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Each group or participant must have a leader at the parade site by 8:30 a.m. to assist your group.
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Please know your assigned entry # upon check in. (see attachment for entry)
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Award Presentations and equine award announcements will be presented near College Park City Hall.
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Please remind supporters to gather at the announcement areas for awards.
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Music: Community oriented music. No profanity or suggestive attire allowed.
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Parade judging will begin promptly upon group arrival. Please prepare for moving performance.
Specialty Awards 2023
Trophies will be awarded for:
Mayor's Choice Award, Best Performance, Most Participation, Recreation & Cultural Arts Award, and Best Theme Presentation.
Best Float Contest: 1st place, 2nd Place, and 3rd Place
Judging will begin at 8:30 am, upon arrival.
