Illustration of Santa posing with a family on a bench under string lights for a photographer (Owensboro-Daviess County Christmas Parade)

Owensboro-Daviess County Christmas Parade

Spectators gather along the parade route to watch community floats and performances celebrating the theme "The Sounds of Christmas." Marching bands from area middle and high schools perform throughout the procession. Participating units also hand out individually wrapped candy directly to children in the crowd.

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Website / Tickets

christmasparade.net

When

Ages

All ages

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Location

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Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

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Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Festive and community-minded

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • If your child marches with a unit, ask that unit how pickup works, because some take children to a set area and others simply disband.
  • Scouts meet up with their own troop before the parade, so make sure your child knows their scout troop number before parade day.
  • Groups that want to enter should apply before October 31 to get the half-price early-bird entry fee, and should read the rules and FAQs first.
  • If the weather turns bad, expect a one-hour delay while the committee decides whether to go ahead, because the parade can't be rescheduled.
  • Allow about two hours along the route, since the parade runs a couple of hours and bands from six area middle and high schools march.

Special Events & Promotions

  • This year's theme is "The Sounds of Christmas."
  • Early-bird parade entrants get half-price entry fees through October 31.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's this year's theme?

This year's parade celebrates "The Sounds of Christmas."

Which bands are marching?

Bands expected this year are Burns Middle School, Daviess County Middle School, Daviess County High School, Apollo High School, Owensboro Catholic High School and Owensboro High School.

Will there be candy for the kids?

Yes, some units give out candy. It has to be individually wrapped and handed straight to children because throwing candy is not allowed.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The parade is pushed back one hour, and then the committee decides whether it goes ahead. It can't be moved to another day.

How can my group be in the parade?

Apply through the Parade Applications page, and read the FAQs and Rules and Regulations first. Early-bird entrants pay half-price entry fees until October 31.

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