Christmas Parade Participant Information
Participating in the Christmas Parade
The City of Appleton Parade Committee is proud to present the 53rd Downtown Appleton Christmas Parade on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. The theme of this year’s parade is “The Avenue of Christmas Spirits." We encourage all floats and walking units to embrace this year's theme.
The Downtown Appleton Christmas Parade is the largest nighttime parade in the Midwest. The parade begins at 7:00 p.m., and the route moves east on College Avenue from State Street to Drew Street. The Downtown Appleton Christmas Parade annually draws 80,000 spectators to College Avenue. Additionally, a television audience of over 100,000 view the parade live and during rebroadcasts on WFRV-TV Local 5 (CBS). The Downtown Appleton Christmas Parade would not be possible without your participation. Please review the following before parade night. Santa's watching!
Rules, Regulations, and Route
- NO entry can display Santa Claus or Mrs. Claus. The one and only Santa and Mrs. Claus will ride at the end of the parade. (More than one Santa confuses children.)
- NO candy, flyers, or any materials can be thrown or handed out to the crowd.
2024 Staging Area Map and Instructions