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2022 Downtown Brevard Christmas Parade

  • 12/03/2022
  • 4:00 PM
  • Brevard, NC

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With the leaves changing and crisp cool mornings, Mother Nature has already started sending us clues that the holiday season is right around the corner! That means it’s almost time for the Annual Downtown Brevard Christmas Parade. Brought to you by the Brevard/Transylvania Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Blue Ridge Community College Apprenticeship Program & Transylvania Vocational Services, the 51st Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 4pm, rain, snow or shine.


This year’s theme is “Peace On Earth. Thoughtfully chosen by a Chamber selection committee, this year’s theme reflects the desires from our community for peace and calm for the world, especially during the holiday season. Our special honorees for the parade, including the Grand Marshall, have demonstrated a concerted effort to bring peace and unity to Transylvania County. We encourage parade participants to also explore, embody and decorate their floats in the spirit of our theme.


PLEASE NOTE THE NEWER PARADE START TIME OF 4PM. The parade will begin at Brevard High School and continue down Country Club Road and Broad Street through downtown, ending at Brevard College. Fully completed applications including the $20.00 entry fee are due by Sunday, November 27.


FAQs:

  • Is there a maximum number of entries?

No. The more the merrier!

  • Do I need to register for the parade?

Yes. You must register by Sunday, November 27. Only emergency vehicles and classic cars do not need to register.

  • How much does it cost to enter the parade?

There is a $20 registration fee for each float entry.

  • When should we arrive at the high school?

Please arrive no earlier than 1:00pm and as late as 3:30pm. The earlier you arrive, the closer you will be to the front of the parade. Judging begins at 2:30pm and the deadline to check in is 3:30pm.

  • Why the new start time?

As part of our collaboration with Heart of Brevard’s annual “Light Up The Night” celebration after the parade, the new start time at 4pm makes the day’s events more accessible to attendee’s schedules and creates a seamless transition from one event to the next.

  • Where and why do I need to check in?

Check-in is in front of the cafeteria on the lawn at Brevard high School. Please check in by 3:30pm. If you do not check in, we will assume you did not show and your entry will not be announced at the courthouse intersection. When you do check in, you will receive a number to put on the inside of the front passenger side windshield of your vehicle, facing out. We will pull the corresponding numbered card to announce you at the courthouse intersection when we see your number coming!

  • Will the parade be broadcast?

WGCR radio has traditionally carried the parade live and follows the same procedure mentioned above to announce your entry.

  • How will I know when to go?

We line up floats in the order they arrive. A volunteer will ask you to move ahead when it is time to go.

  • Can we stop and perform during the parade?

A group may stop and perform at the intersection of Main and Broad for the emcee. Performances should last no more than one minute. No other stops will be allowed.

  • Can we hand out flyers or candy?

No handouts may be given out unless attached to candy. Please do not throw candy from your float or vehicle. This causes an unsafe situation when children run out into the road. Candy may be handed out by people walking beside your float.

  • Is there a rain date?

No. The parade takes place rain, snow or shine.





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Brevard, NC 28712

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