Get Ready for a Holly Jolly Celebration — The City of Gadsden Christmas Parade Returns! 🎄🎉
It’s the most wonderful time of the year in Historic Downtown Gadsden! Mark your calendars for Friday, December 5 (First Friday) and join us for a magical evening as the City of Gadsden Christmas Parade lights up Broad Street from 7th Street to 2nd Street, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Grab your family and friends, bundle up, and get ready for twinkling lights, festive floats, marching bands, and holiday cheer filling the streets! This family-friendly tradition is the perfect way to kick off the Christmas season. 🎁
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🎄 Float Entry Details:
• Entry Fee: $25 per unit
• Want to enter multiple floats? It’s just $25 per unit!
We’re excited to announce this year’s Christmas Parade Contest, sponsored by Ronnie Watkins Ford! 🎄
It’s time to let your Christmas creativity shine!
NO SANTA COSTUMES ALLOWED.
All handcrafted floats will be entered to compete for prizes based on Creativity, Originality, Neatness, and Christmas Spirit.
🏆 Prizes:
• 1st Place – $500
• 2nd Place – $300
• 3rd Place – $200
So fire up those glue guns, grab the garland, and let your imagination shine — we can’t wait to see your Christmas creations roll down Broad Street! 🎨🎅
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🕓 Parade Info:
• Lineup begins at 4:30 p.m.
• Parade starts at 5:30 p.m.
• Weather Update: In case of inclement weather, the parade will be rescheduled (TBA).
📅 Important Dates:
• Entry Deadline: November 26, 2025
• Lineup Details Sent: December 3, 2025
🎟 Register Now: gadsden.recdesk.com
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📞 Questions?
Contact:
• Durell Richardson –
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• Norma Pennington –
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• Jennifer Gipson –
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🎆 Let’s make Christmas on Broad Street sparkle brighter than ever!
Join us as we celebrate community, creativity, and Christmas spirit in the heart of Gadsden.
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