66th Annual Tullahoma Christmas Parade sponsored by Stan McNabb Automotive

The 66th Annual Tullahoma Christmas Parade presented by the Tullahoma Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Stan McNabb Automotive will be held on Friday, December 2nd at 7:00 PM. 
 

2023 Christmas Parade Rules and Regulations

Friday, December 2 at 7:00 p.m.

Your Parade Packet must be picked up between Nov. 28th – Dec. 2nd - Your entry should reflect the theme “A Classic Christmas”.

1. Constant forward motion of the parade lineup must be maintained at an even rate to prevent gaps.

2.  NO candy or objects may be thrown out from parade participants. If you are caught throwing candy or any object from your vehicle, you will be escorted out of the parade.

3.  All entries are expected to adhere to the theme and reflect holiday and community spirit. The Parade Committee reserves the right to deny participation in the parade to registered entries not in compliance with this rule.

4.  No entry is permitted to have a Santa Claus character or anything similar. Please allow the excitement and anticipation of the arrival of Santa Claus to occur at the end of the parade.

5.  All parade entrants must pick up a Parade Packet between Nov. 28th–Dec. 2nd  9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Chamber located at 135 W. Lincoln St. You will receive your lineup instructions, two copies of your entry number, and other vital information. 

6.  Entries will not receive Parade Packet & lineup number until payment is received.

7.   The parade is a RAIN or SHINE event. No refunds.

8.   Lineup numbers must be placed on both sides of the front windshield to assist the news media with identifying your entry. Marching bands and walking units must carry lineup numbers at the beginning of entry.

9.    No one is permitted to get on or off a float or any moving entry during the parade.

10.   If your entry is being judged, you must be in place by 5:30 p.m. All entries must be parked in the lineup no later than 6:30 p.m. if you are not being judged.  No vehicles will be allowed in the staging area after 6:30 p.m.

11.   All children participating in the parade must be supervised by an adult at all times.

12.   Entries should be designed to withstand any weather conditions.

13.   All entrants must supply their own vehicle and signage.

14.   Floats and vehicles may not exceed a 14 ft height or combined 130 ft length.

15.   Walking groups must be dressed pertaining to the float theme.

16.   Trailers must be attached to tow vehicles with safety chains.  Generators and exhaust systems must be vented away from participants riding on floats.

17.   Participants cannot be under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or illegal substances.

18.   Smoking is NOT permitted at any time.

19.   No fire, no firearms or discharging of firearms, or pyrotechnics of any kind are allowed.