Saline County Christmas Parade
Spectators line the streets to enjoy marching bands, dance crews, decorated vehicles, and sparkling floats. The procession highlights creative holiday displays centered on a fairytale theme, with candy tossed to onlookers along the way. The celebration also coincides with the lighting of the courthouse display and features Santa's first appearance of the season.
Mon, Dec 7, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
Parade begins at 6:00 p.m.; streets will be barricaded by 5:45 p.m.
Neighborhood
Downtown Benton
Location
Tips & Advice
- Choose a spot along the street sides of the route to watch the procession and see the floats pass.
- If you plan to enter, submit the registration form by November 30, 2026, to meet the deadline.
- Read both pages of instructions after the registration form before submitting a parade entry.
- Use the listed route streets—Market, North, Main and Ashley—to plan where to watch.
Special Events & Promotions
- This year’s parade theme is “A Fairytale Christmas.”
- Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three parade entries.
- Saline County’s Santa makes his first appearance of the season in the parade and Courthouse Gazebo.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can take part in the parade?
Organizers welcome groups, schools, local businesses, dance crews, sports teams, marching bands, gymnastics clubs, decorated vehicles and individual walkers.
How can parade entries be registered?
Submit the online registration form or pick up a paper form at Benton City Hall or the Benton Area Chamber of Commerce.
Is there a deadline to register an entry?
Registration forms for all parade entries are due November 30, 2026.
What can spectators expect along the route?
The parade features floats, marching bands, holiday displays, candy and Saline County’s Santa. The courthouse Christmas display is also lit for the occasion.
Where should spectators watch from?
Residents are encouraged to watch from the street sides along the route through downtown Benton.
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