Our 91st Annual Christmas Parade is scheduled for Thursday, December 4, 2025! Theme – JOURNEY TO THE NORTH POLE!
The Annual Lighted Christmas Parade rolls through Downtown Gainesville on the first Thursday of December.
Local businesses, schools, churches, and civic organizations enter to spread Christmas
cheer and win great prizes including the coveted “Mayor’s Cup”,
awarded to the best overall entry!
$20 Entry Fee
*$100 Entry Fee for Auto Groups of 6 or more 2-axle vehicles – Floats not applicable
2024 CHRISTMAS PARADE WINNERS:
Best Overall Entry “Mayor’s Cup” – Nortex Communications
Holiday Spirit Award – NTMC Home Health
Christmas Star Award – The Real Estate Shoppe
Holly Jolly Award – Lil’ Leopards Learning Ladder
Santa’s Sleigh Award – C&S Towing and Auto Repair
Reindeer Friends Award – Noah’s Ark Animal Adoption Center
