We're excited to announce the theme for the 2024 City of Lufkin Lighted Christmas Parade! This year's theme is "Around the World." Show off your creativity by decorating your float to represent your favorite country, culture, or global icon.

🏆 BEST THEME INTERPRETATION will be awarded to the most outstanding float, so bring your best ideas to life and let your imagination shine!

PARADE RULES

Please adhere to the following rules to ensure a safe and enjoyable parade. Violations may result in disqualification from future parades.

No Throwing or Distributing Materials: Candy, samples, or any other materials may NOT be thrown or handed out from the float.

Float Description: Submit a written description of your float. This will be used for media narration at The Pines Theater, City Hall, and in front of the Courthouse.

Float Size and Safety:

Only one float per organization.
Floats must not exceed 15' in width and 13' in height, with a maximum length of 75'.
All materials must be fire-retardant.

Maintaining Pace: All parade participants, including float passengers, walking units, and drivers, must keep pace. Maintain no more than a 10' gap between entries.

Licensed Drivers: All vehicles must be driven by a licensed driver as per Lufkin Police Department regulations. No exceptions!

Safe Driving: Cars, motorcycles, and other motorized vehicles must not exhibit unsafe driving behaviors such as spinning out, squealing tires, popping wheelies, or using loud pipes.

Illumination: All parade participants must be thoroughly illuminated. Entries without proper lighting will not be accepted.

Signage: Each entry must display a sign or banner with the organization's name on both sides.

Escort Walkers: Each float must be escorted down the entire parade route by at least two walkers (one on each side). Walkers must be 10 years old or older.

Walker Attire: All walkers must wear reflective material, carry flashlights, and dress in holiday attire.

No Additional Santas: The City of Lufkin provides the official Santa Claus for the parade. No other life-sized Santa figures are allowed. Participants are encouraged to use other costumed characters.

Participants are encouraged to dress in holiday attire and start lining up after 12 PM. All entries must be in line by 4:30 PM to participate. The Lufkin Police Department will not allow entries after 5:00 PM.

Let’s make this year’s parade the best one yet! 🌟

Happy Holidays,
Visit Lufkin Team