Parade Application

COM — Parade Application 2026 (#22)

Cruisin' Under the Lights

November 21, 2026 • 5:45pm

Lineup: 4:30pm at Lamar High School

Application Deadline: November 15, 2026

Submitting this application does not mean you are automatically approved and does not guarantee a lineup position.

Questions? Dawn Smith · parade@christmasonmain.org · 704-562-2369

Parade Contact Information

Organization / Entry Name

Contact First Name

Contact Last Name

Mailing Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Country

Contact Phone

Contact Email

Parade Entry Details

Tell us how your entry will participate in the parade. These details help us with lineup placement, safety planning, and registration pricing.

Parade Unit Type

Float / Automobile / Motorized Group

Band / Walking or Marching Group

Golf Cart / ATV / Motorized Vehicle / Walking Individual

Mounted / Animal

Number of Motorized Vehicles in This Entry

Number of People in This Entry

Tell Us About Your Parade Entry

Will This Entry Play Music or Use a Sound System?

Yes

Tell Us About the Music or Sound

How Will Your Entry Be Lighted?

Will Walkers Be Beside a Vehicle or Float?

Yes

How Many Walkers Will Be Beside the Vehicle or Float?

Safety & Participation Details

A few additional details help us plan a safe, smooth lineup and parade route for everyone.

Lead Driver Name

Vehicle / Float Description

Does This Entry Include Anyone Under Age 18?

Yes

Adult Chaperone Name

Adult Chaperone Phone

Animal Description

Animal Handler Name

Does This Entry Include Any Horses?

Yes

Horse Health Documentation

I confirm that each horse in this entry will have a current negative Coggins certificate available and that I will bring documentation to parade check-in if requested.

Will You Have a Plan and Supplies to Clean Up After Your Animal(s)?

Yes

Will This Entry Include a Santa Claus Portrayal?

Yes

Santa Participation Acknowledgment

I understand that Christmas on Main has one official Santa for the parade and that any Santa portrayal included with my entry must be reviewed and approved by the Parade Coordinator.

Application Policies & Agreements

Please review the following parade policies and acknowledgments before submitting your application.

Weather / No Refund Policy — Check to Acknowledge

The event is scheduled to proceed in ordinary rain or inclement weather unless Christmas on Main determines that conditions require cancellation, postponement, or other changes for safety or operational reasons. Registration fees are NON-refundable because of rain, weather conditions, or an applicant’s decision not to participate. If Christmas on Main cancels the event entirely, the separate event-cancellation policy will apply.

Parade Rules & Safety — Check to Acknowledge

All parade entries must follow the designated route and maintain a safe speed and distance from other entries. No stopping along the route except as directed by parade marshals. Sound systems and music are encouraged at a reasonable volume. Christmas on Main of Lamar reserves the right to remove any entry for unsafe behavior. • All motorized entries must be properly insured where required, and each driver must hold a valid driver’s license permitting them to operate the vehicle listed on the application. Drivers must maintain a safe operating speed at all times, keep headlights on when applicable, and avoid erratic driving, sudden stops, or unsafe maneuvers. Passengers must remain seated or in a secure position on floats and other motorized entries at all times. • All parade participants must check in at the staging area by the lineup time listed on your confirmation. You will receive your lineup position and any final instructions at check-in. Late arrivals may be placed at the end of the parade or denied entry.

Candy / Giveaway Policy — Check to Acknowledge

Candy and small items may be handed out to spectators but must NOT be thrown from moving vehicles or floats. Walkers alongside the entry may distribute items by hand at ground level only.

Photo / Media Release — Check to Acknowledge

By submitting this application, I authorize Christmas on Main of Lamar to photograph and video record me, my staff, booth, vehicle, or parade unit during the event and to use those images and recordings in event-related promotional materials, social media, website content, and press coverage.

Application Policies — Check to Acknowledge

Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance. All applications are reviewed by the event committee. Christmas on Main of Lamar reserves the right to accept or decline any application at its sole discretion. • Registration fees are non-refundable after an application has been accepted, including cancellations or changes due to weather. This is a rain-or-shine event, and no refunds will be issued because of weather conditions. If an application is declined by the event committee, the registration payment will be refunded. • If the event is cancelled by Christmas on Main of Lamar due to circumstances beyond its control, registered participants will be notified and offered a full refund or credit toward the following year's event at the organization's discretion. • Christmas on Main of Lamar reserves the right to waive or adjust registration fees at its sole discretion. Fee waivers are issued on a case-by-case basis via promotional code and do not establish precedent for future events. • I certify that all information provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that providing false or misleading information may result in denial or revocation of my application.

Hold Harmless Agreement — Check to Acknowledge

Participant releases Christmas on Main of Lamar, its officers, directors, volunteers, sponsors, the Town of Lamar, Darlington County, and their representatives from all claims arising from participation, except where prohibited by law.

Final Terms Agreement — Check to Acknowledge

I have read and agree to the terms, policies, and hold harmless provisions associated with this application.

Registration Summary & Payment

Review your registration charges below, then complete payment to submit your application.

Float / Automobile / Motorized Group

Registration Fee: $15.00

Band / Walking or Marching Group

Registration Fee: $10.00

Golf Cart / ATV / Motorized Vehicle / Walking Individual

Registration Fee: $10.00

Mounted / Animal

Registration Fee: $10.00

Group — more than 5 motorized vehicles

Registration Fee: $50.00

Online Convenience Fee

Online Convenience Fee: $1.38

Registration Code (Optional)

Apply Code

Your registration charges will appear here once your selections are complete.

Payment Method

Pay with Card (Stripe)

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