3 hours
Morton Theater
Starting at USD 0
Mon, 19 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 pm to 06:00 pm (GMT-05:00)
Morton Theater
195 Washington Street, Athens, United States
Weather Preparation: Dress warmly and prepare for cold weather.
Event Check-In:
Location: Outside Morton Theatre, 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA 30601.
For Vendors:
For Parade Participants:
Parade Zone Entrance: Hancock Ave & Lumpkin Street (vehicles/floats only). No parking allowed in the parade zone.
Check-In & Line-Up: Begins at 2:00 PM.
Parade Start: 3:00 PM at Hull Street & Hancock Avenue.
Performance Guidelines:
Dance groups: 2 minutes max for mainstage performances. Submit music to DJ Blue at by January 10th. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Signage: Encourage positive messages aligned with the theme. Groups of five or more required.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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| Ticket type | Ticket price |
|---|---|
| FREE Youth Group Participants | Free |
| Parade Walkers | 39 USD |
| Parade Vehicles-Floats | 55 USD |
| Non-profit vendors | 29 USD |
| General Vendors | 55 USD |
| Food Vendors-Trucks | 162 USD |
