2026 Christmas Parade

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The Christmas parade will be on December 4 (Friday) and is a family event held in Historic Downtown Gadsden on Broad Street from 7th Street to 2nd Street. The fee is $50 per entry. If an organization wants to have multiple units for their entry the cost is $25 per additional unit. The parade will begin at 5:30 p.m. and last until the last float has passed. Entries need to be ready to start lining up at 4:00 p.m. For questions please get in touch with Durell Richardson 256-549-4709, drichardson@cityofgadsden.com, or Norma Pennington at 256-549-4833, npennington@cityofgadsden.com weekdays from 8 am - 4 pm. The last day to enter is Nov 30, and information about the lineup will be sent out by Thursday, December 3, 2026 PLEASE INCLUDE BUSINESS NAME IN NOTES

Note:

Gadsden Christmas Parade Information:
The final parade lineup information will be emailed on December 3, 2026. This email will include your drop-off information, placement, and additional parade instructions.

There will also be a packet pick-up prior to the parade. The date and time will be announced at a later date. Please watch your email for all updates.

Parade Day: December 4, 2026
Lineup Begins: 4:00 PM
Parade Begins: 5:30 PM
Parade Ends: YMCA Back Parking Lot

Initial Location Information: TBA Through email.

Please note: The parade will begin at 7th Street. Final lineup and placement information will be provided by email on December 3rd.

Please continue to watch your email for additional information and updates.

Program Details
Field Value
Program Type Events
Program Subcategory All Ages
Program Code -
Online Registration Yes
Enrollment Begin Date 10/10/2026
Enrollment End Date 11/30/2026
Instructor(s)
Durell Richardson
Norma Pennington
Durell Richardson
Gender Any Gender
Enrollment Minimum -
Maximum -
Grade Minimum
Maximum
Age Minimum 21 years Enforced - As of date 11/1/2026
Maximum -
Program Fees
Standard Fee Residency Restriction Membership Restrictions Amount
Individual -None-
-None-
$50.00
Addon Fees
Add On Fee Residency Restriction Amount
Program Schedule
Date Day Start Time End Time Location
12/04/2026 Friday 4:00 PM 9:00 PM No location set