Parade of Lights

2026 Parade of Lights

2026 Theme: Stars, Stripes & Christmas Lights

Sedgwick County Parade of Lights

December 3, 2026 - Entry deadline Dec. 2

Parade line-up will be from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. on Pine Street, east of the Assisted Living/Nursing Home before proceeding to W 10th Street and down Cedar Street.

Judging will begin promptly at 5:45 p.m. Parade begins at 6:15 p.m. and will run south on Cedar Street.

Holyoke Parade of Lights
December 7, 2026 - Entry deadline Dec. 5

Parade line-up will be from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. on Interocean Dr. in front of Golden Plains Motel and Bauke Funeral Services.

Judging will begin promptly at 5:45 p.m. Parade begins at 6:15 p.m. and will run north on HWY 385.

Judging Criteria

1. Originality/Creativity    1-5 points

2. Decorative Effort           1-5 points

3. Lighting Display             1-5 points

 

Prize - Chamber Bucks

1st Place - $100.00

2nd Place - $75.00

3rd Place - $50.00

Highline Electric and CHS High Plains invite you to decorate a float to promote your business, church, organization or even your family!
Please complete the below entry form by deadlines stated above. Star 92.3 (Holyoke) and KJBL 96.5 (Sedgwick County) will be broadcasting the parade for those that would prefer to tune in from the warmth of their cars.
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Registration Form

Company/Entity name entering the parade
Mailing Address
Phone
What would you like to be read about your float on the radio and as it passed through downtown?

Please keep this description to approximately 25 words or less.
Parade Selection
Please select which parade(s) you will be participating in.  Everyone is welcome, and encouraged, to participate in both parades if you're able!
I hereby release CHS High Plains, Highline Electric, and the Phillips or Sedgwick County Chamber of Commerce from any liability should an accident occur.
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