You are responsible for the safety and liability of your float and the participants.

All floats and towing vehicles must carry valid insurance.

All floats, trucks, trailers, etc. MUST be in the park in their respective parking lots by 12 noon. This is mandatory!

All floats must have a minimum of four walkers (spotters), two on each side of your float. We recommend that your spotters wear high visibility vests.

For safety reasons, nothing may be thrown from the floats or vehicles. Only walkers may hand out candy or items to the spectators. Loose candy on the road temps children to run in front of floats.

There will be an all-inclusive and barrier free SENSORY/QUIET ZONE in place from Innisfil Park exit to the Fire Station on Innisfil Beach Road, so everyone can be a part of the Christmas Parade. EVERYONE PLEASE refrain from playing loud music, sounding any sirens, bells, noisemakers, or megaphones until you reach the Fire Hall. At that time resume normal activity.

PLEASE!!! Encourage all of your groups and participants, especially the Dance groups, to CARPOOL!!! Remind parent/guardians what parking lot/group that their child is with.

There is a DROPOFF PARKING LOT, Parking Lot A, just inside the park gate, on the left.

PLEASE drop off your passengers and leave. We cannot stress enough the importance of informing parents/guardians of which parking lot your float will be in.

If you are parking and participating, proceed to Parking Lot B. Parking will be FREE until 5 PM that day.

All parade floats and bands will begin to line up at 12:30 pm under the direction of the Parade Marshall. Late arrivals will be accommodated at the discretion of the Parade Marshall.

PARADE BEGINS AT 1:30 PM

Parade begins at 1:30 pm from the park proceeding west on Innisfil Beach Road to Jans Blvd.

You can disburse from there. The parade will not proceed east on Jans Blvd.

The theme for 2025 is Tinsel Town, emphasizing the sparkle of the holiday season. Our theme is set each year so that the parade has a connected look and feel. All registrations are asked to follow this theme.

Your float may be assigned a registration number upon checking in at your designated area. Should we have filming coverage for Social Media, this will identify your float. This number must be clearly visible on the windshield of your vehicle on the passenger side.

Inappropriate language or behaviour will not be tolerated.

Portable washrooms will be available at Innisfil Beach Park.

Parades take a long time, we highly recommend that your participants wear warm clothes,

bring food and beverages for the children.

Donations of non-perishable food will be collected along the parade route and donated to Innisfil Food Bank.

New unwrapped toys will be collected by Innisfil Fire Department.

Free Parking will be provided from 11 am to 5 pm at Innisfil Beach Park, please arrange transportation to your vehicles.

THERE IS ONLY ONE SANTA CLAUS AND HE COMES AT THE END OF THE PARADE, HOSTED BY INNISFIL COMMUNITY EVENTS.

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF YOUR FLOAT TO INFORM ALL

PARTICIPANTS OF ALL THE RULES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

Best decorated float will win $100.00 which will be donated to the charity of your choice in your honour.

REGISTRATION FEE

Business entry fee – $100.00. If registered by September 30^th – $75.00

Non-profit organizations – Donations welcome.

As a community dedicated to serving our members, we have held off on any fee increases for as long as possible. However, due to continually rising costs, we now have no choice but to implement an increase in parade fees this year. We appreciate you’re understanding and continued support.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

All completed entries must be received, both application form and fees (if applicable) by midnight, Wednesday, November 19th. Late applications will be accommodated at the discretion of the event organizers.

REGISTER ONLINE! PAY ONLINE! IT’S QUICK, IT’S EASY!

Join us in giving Innisfil’s kids a parade to remember!!