Georgia on my mind

Experience the holiday spirit of College Park as local schools, businesses, and organizations share their creativity and holiday cheer for the city’s Annual Christmas Parade.

REGISTRATION CLOSES NOVEMBER 15TH

2023 Album

2023 Album

48th Annual Christmas Parade

Registration is now open for the

2024 Christmas Parade!

Saturday, December 7, 2024

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

  • Goal

    Our goal is to create a wonderful memory for children, adults, and seniors who participate and view our parade. This tradition began many years ago and continues to be a community favorite.

  • Parade Info

    IMPORTANT!

    Parade Participants will start lining up at College St. and Yale Ave.

    Section A – Please enter at Truist Bank (3857 Main Street)

    Sections B & C – John Wesley Ave (Proceed to College Park Regional Health Center- 1920 John Wesley Ave.

    You must be on site by 8:30 a.m. to participate. The parade will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. and end at 11:30 a.m.

  • Grand Marshal(s)

    2023: 2 Chainz & Tru Foundation INC.

    2022 Kai Lightner

    2021 Mayor Bianca Motley Broom

    2019 Santia Deck

    2018 The Epps Family

    2017 Judge Penny Brown Reynolds

    2016 DaShaun Johnson

    2015 Dave Huddleston

    2014 Stan Jones

Rules

1.

Parking in designated area only for drop offs!

2.

Distribution or throwing of merchandise or articles by any participant is allowed along the parade route. This includes candy, trinkets, and community friendly items only please.

3.

Each group or participant must have a leader at the parade site by 8:30 a.m. to assist your group.

4.

Please know your assigned entry # upon check in. (see attachment for entry)

5.

Award Presentations and equine award announcements will be presented near College Park City Hall.

6.

Please remind supporters to gather at the announcement areas for awards.

7.

Music: Community oriented music. No profanity or suggestive attire allowed.

8.

Parade judging will begin promptly upon group arrival. Please prepare for moving performance.

Specialty Awards 2024

Trophies will be awarded for:

Mayor's Choice Award, Best Performance, Most Participation, Recreation & Cultural Arts Award, and Best Theme Presentation.

Best Float Contest: 1st place, 2nd Place, and 3rd Place

Judging will begin at 8:30 am, upon arrival.

Map will be available soon.