Participate in the Gentex Grand Rapids Santa Parade!

Thank you for your interest in the 2024 Grand Rapids Santa Parade! We are excited to have you as a partner in this Grand Rapids tradition. The parade will take place on Saturday, December 7 in the late afternoon and evening. Please complete the form that follows with as much detail as possible and note the following:

  • Applications will be accepted through November 16.
  • Trucks and floats are limited to 20 feet in total length (no semi-trucks or similarly sized trailers).
  • Lights are a mandatory addition to each entry.
  • Accepted entries will be announced November 23
  • Payment in full is due December 4.
  • For-Profit Organizations: $300
  • Non-Profit Organizations: $75
  • Accepted entries will receive their parade packets (including line up, timing, staging and de-staging information) on December 3.
  • Candy may not be thrown from vehicles or floats.
  • Expect to arrive for staging between 3:00 and 3:30 pm; your parade packet will provide details on when and where you should arrive. 
  • Parade will begin at 5pm

Read all of the rules, guidelines, and regulations here.

Please submit the above form to [email protected] along with the waiver form and await for confirmation.

You can also fill out the below registration form and then email your waiver form separately.