The theme for the 2016 Christmas Parade is “Pictures of Paducah at Christmastime” with music and lighting required for all entries. The deadline to submit an entry application at no charge is Thursday, November 10 at 5 pm. All entries received after 5 pm on November 10 will be subject to a $25 late fee. Entries will not be accepted after 5 pm on November 18. The entry form and parade rules are available at www.paducahky.gov or at the Parks Department office.
The parade entries will be eligible for the judging contest which begins at 4 pm on December 3. Categories include themed float, non-float, religious float, school float, drill/dance teams, and bands. Prizes will be awarded to the winning entries at the December 6 meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners.
For more information about the Christmas Parade and Paducah Parks Services, visit the Parks Services Department at 1400 H.C. Mathis Drive, visit the website www.paducahky.gov, or call 270-444-8508.