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Season's Greetings! We are excited to invite you to register for the 2026 City of Locust Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM!

We invite local businesses, organizations, churches, community groups, schools, dance groups, civic organizations, classic and antique vehicles, floats, marching groups, musical acts, and other festive entries to join us as we celebrate the holiday season in Locust!

There is NO FEE to participate in the Christmas Parade.

Please note the following:

• Registration deadline is Friday, November 27, 2026. Space may be limited, so we encourage you to register early.

• Santa Claus is not permitted as part of individual parade entries. Santa will make his special appearance as part of the official City of Locust Christmas Parade.

• Detailed information regarding the parade route, staging and setup, lineup, candy distribution, music, walkers, vehicles, and other parade rules will be provided in a PDF Parade Participant Packet once your entry has been reviewed and approved.

• Please be sure to provide accurate contact information when registering, as all parade communications and participant information will be sent to the primary contact listed on your registration.

Once your registration has been submitted, City of Locust Parks & Recreation will review your entry. Approved participants will receive the Parade Participant Packet and additional information prior to the parade.

If you have questions about registration or the parade, please contact:

Jessica Honeycutt, Program Coordinator
City of Locust Parks & Recreation
jhoneycutt@locustnc.gov
704-888-5260

We look forward to celebrating the holiday season with you at the 2026 City of Locust Christmas Parade!