Illustration of a holiday parade with a giant present float, a marching band and families waving (Middletown's Holiday Spectacular Parade)

Middletown's Holiday Spectacular Parade

Spectators can watch a festive holiday procession featuring community organizations, performance groups, dance clubs, and car clubs. The parade also features local schools and first responders. The route heads northbound along South Broad Street, led by a police vehicle.

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When

Tickets

Parade Participant: $10.00 plus a $0.25 ticket service fee; School: $0.00 plus a $0.00 ticket service fee; First Responders: $0.00 plus a $0.00 ticket service fee.

Hours

Parade: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM; participant lineup: meet at 8:30 a.m.

Ages

All ages

Going?

Location

Everett Meredith Middle School · 504 S Broad St, Middletown, DE 19709 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and the local community

Vibe

Festive and communal

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • If you're marching, register your group under the right category ahead of time, since schools and first responders each have their own free option.
  • Participants should arrive at Everett Meredith Middle School for lineup well before the start, because staff assign each group its place in the parade order there.
  • The parade starts promptly, so get to your spot along South Broad Street before it begins or you'll miss the lead police vehicle and first groups.
  • Dress warmly and bring something to sit on if you plan to watch from the curb on a December morning along the northbound route.

Links & Contact

Run by Downtown Middletown

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can march in the parade?

Community groups, dance clubs, car clubs, performance groups, sororities, fraternities, political offices or campaigns, and other general participants can all register. Schools and first responders have their own registration categories.

Is registration free for schools and first responders?

Yes. Schools and first responders register at no charge.

Where do parade participants check in?

Participants meet at Everett Meredith Middle School, 504 S Broad Street, and line up in the designated area. Middletown Main Street staff or volunteers tell each group its place in the parade order.

Which way does the parade go?

A police officer in a police vehicle leads it from the starting point. It then heads northbound on South Broad Street toward the four corners intersection.

Who puts on the parade?

Middletown Main Street organizes it together with the Middletown Police Department and the Town of Middletown.

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