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Christmas in Meridian Winter Lights Parade Application

Meridian is currently accepting applications for 2025 Christmas in Meridian Winter Lights Parade. Fifty of the brightest entries will be accepted. Floats, walking, bands, motorized and animal entries will all be accepted, but each must be decorated and be brightly lit.

Entry Deadline: Friday, November 21 at 5:00 pm.

Parade Date: Friday, December 5, at 7:00 pm.

Step 1:

Submit your online application. Add a brief description of your float and your organization. Entries that are bright, decorated and crowd pleasures will be preferred.

The theme this year is "The Holiday Express." Entries can play on this or any other Christmas theme.

Step 2:

Once your application has been accepted, a link to pay your entry fees will be emailed. You can pay online, or call the Parks & Recreation office during business hours to submit payment. Entry fees are:

$200
$100 for nonprofit organizations as designed by the Idaho State Tax Code of a 501 (c) 3
Free: School Bands

Step 3:

Final line-up directions with your parade line up number will be emailed after the entry deadline. In the meantime, get those lights ordered and costumes ready!

Nothing may be thrown or tossed into the crowd. Walkers may hand out pre-approved items such as candy or swag.
All entries with a generator are required to have a fire extinguisher and all entries will be inspected by the fire marshal.
Animal entries must have pooper scoopers following their group.

Tips for Applying

Read all steps before applying.
Before starting the application, write-up a short description about your organization that may be shared by the emcees during the parade.
The application requires a short description of your entry for selection purposes. Applications with lots of lights, festive costumes and music are our ideal entries. Be as descriptive as possible.

Rules for Participation:

Nothing may be thrown or tossed into the crowd. Walkers may hand out pre-approved items such as candy or swag.
Every person and vehicle must be brightly lit up for both safety, visibility and enjoyment.
Floats must have 2 or more spotters walking along side.
Music is encouraged but must be family friendly Christmas music.
No Santas are allowed. Don't worry, we've already contacted the real Santa and he is coming!
All entries with a generator are required to have a fire extinguisher and all entries will be inspected by the fire marshal.
Animal entries must have pooper scoopers following their group.

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