Entry forms must be submitted by November 24th to be included in the parade. You will receive confirmation by November 30th of parade entry and assigned number of parade line-up. If you do not receive this information by 12/1, please contact Events Committee at 972.468.4063 or events@murphytx.org
Parade entries must be in line by 5:00pm.
No other SANTA is allowed. Santa Claus is provided by the organization committee.
All entries must be decorated in the holiday theme: Holiday Classics (Including holiday movies, books, etc), including the golf carts, wagons, bike’s, etc.
All entries must clearly display the name of the organization or business
For safety reasons, no one is allowed to “throw” candy to the crowd. However, walkers alongside entries may hand out candy, or lightly toss candy.
PLEASE consider the safety of your parade participants, especially children sitting on or in the“mini float” you created.•ALL children participating should have adult supervision.
Dress for the weather. It is usually cold in the evening.
No vulgar items or profanity should be used in any capacity on your cart decorations.
•Awards for: Most Creative and Best in Show.
Before the Parade: Staging area opens at 4:30pm beginning at the Murphy Fire Department Bay.
Each entry will be assigned a number that will be your place in line-up. The number and entry confirmation will be emailed to you after the deadline (November 24th) when all entries have been collected.
You are responsible for notifying all of your participants of your number to avoid confusions locating your entry line-up.
Judging:
Judges will evaluate the parade entries based on their overall theme.
All entries will be judged during the parade at the end of the parade, and will be announced after the tree lighting ceremony.