The Downtown Macon Christmas Parade will be held on Sunday, December 6, 2026, at 4pm. We hope you will consider participating in this holiday tradition that annually attracts hundreds to downtown Macon. This year’s theme is “Macon it a Winter Wonderland.” All parade participants are asked to incorporate this theme into the presentation of their unit. All units will be judged in their specific category.

A representative of your organization must attend one of the following mandatory Christmas Parade Guideline virtual zoom meetings on:

Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 5:00 pm or Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 12:00 noon or Monday, November 2, 2026, at 5:00 pm.

The deadline for entries (completed applications and fees) is Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 4:00 p.m. Parade packets will be emailed with specific information pertaining to check-in and the line-up. Your line-up number and staging area will be issued once you have checked in on the day of the parade. Check-in will begin as early as 1:00pm and you must check-in at the registration table prior to gathering and lining up in your space. Each group must have their line-up number to proceed once the parade begins. Your group will be removed from the line-up if you do not display your assigned number. All groups must be in place no later than 3pm to proceed with the start of the parade. Groups that are not in place by 3pm may not be able to participate and will not receive a refund. The coordinator of your unit will be expected to ensure parade guidelines are adhered to. ANY CHANGES WILL COME FROM THE PARADE COORDINATOR(s) MS. LESA OR MS. WANZINA.

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