Gadsden Christmas Parade

Get Ready for a Holly Jolly Celebration — The City of Gadsden Christmas Parade Returns! It’s the most wonderful time of the year in Historic Downtown Gadsden! Mark your calendars for Friday, December 4 (First Friday) and join us for a magical evening as the City of Gadsden Christmas Parade lights up Broad Street from 7th Street to 2nd Street, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Grab your family and friends, bundle up, and get ready for twinkling lights, festive floats, marching bands, and holiday cheer filling the streets! This family-friendly tradition is the perfect way to kick off the Christmas season. ______________________________________ Float Entry Details:• Entry Fee: $25 per unit• Want to enter multiple floats? It’s just $25 per unit! We’re excited to announce this year’s Christmas Parade Contest, sponsored by Ronnie Watkins Ford! It’s time to let your Christmas creativity shine!All handcrafted floats will be entered to compete for prizes based on Creativity, Originality, Neatness, and Christmas Spirit. Prizes:• 1st Place – $500• 2nd Place – $300• 3rd Place – $200So fire up those glue guns, grab the garland, and let your imagination shine — we can’t wait to see your Christmas creations roll down Broad Street! ____________________________________ Parade Info:• Lineup begins at 4:30 p.m.• Parade starts at 5:30 p.m. • Weather Update: In case of inclement weather, the parade will be rescheduled (TBA). Important Dates:• Entry Deadline: November 26, 2026• Lineup Details Sent: December 3, 2026 Register Now: gadsden.recdesk.com____________________________________ Questions?Contact:• Durell Richardson – drichardson@cityofgadsden.com | 256-549-4709• Norma Pennington – npennington@cityofgadsden.com | 256-549-4833• Jennifer Gipson – jgipson@cityofgadsden.com | 256-549-4679______________________________________ Let’s make Christmas on Broad Street sparkle brighter than ever! Join us as we celebrate community, creativity, and Christmas spirit in the heart of Gadsden.