DATE
The 76th Annual Frankfort Christmas Parade A Kentucky Christmas is Saturday, December 7 @ 6:30 p.m.
LINEUP
Lineup is first come, first served from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
CHECK-IN
Parade entries should check in at the intersection of Holmes/Regan Street. MAP
Car clubs may not check-in unless all vehicles have arrived.
Please remember to have a full tank of gas before you check-in.
PARKING
Participant parking is available behind the Kentucky Department of Revenue. Enter at the corner of Holmes/Mero Streets. MAP
CANCELLATION
Cancellations will be announced/texted/emailed/posted by Noon the day of. Inclement weather date is Saturday, December 14.
ROUTE
Due to the closure of the Singing Bridge and parts of Taylor Avenue, which participants use to return to the starting point, the parade will be rerouted this year.
- Starts at CCU.
- Turn left onto High Street. (Against the usual traffic direction.)
- Right onto West Main Street.
- Right onto Washington Street.
- Right onto West Broadway.
- Left onto Ann Street
- Right onto Clinton Street.
- Return to CCU.
RULES
Clearly display the name of your organization on your entry or you will not be announced by the emcee.
Entries may not display any profanity, offensive language, or discriminatory content.
Performers must keep the show moving without stopping at any point.
Entries with animals must provide their own cleanup during lineup and along the parade route.
Adult supervision is required for all children under 12 years old participating in the parade.
No entries may include Santa. The one and only St. Nick will ride on the final car!
Limit 5 vehicles per entry *excluding car clubs.
Entry fee is non-refundable.
PRIZE
Prize money will be awarded to your charity, or if you’re a for-profit organization, to a charity of your choice!
1st Place: $1,000
2nd Place: $500
3rd Place: $250
Register Now
Register your club, school, business or organization!
Parades Past
Check out some pictures and video from past parades.
