DATE
The 78th Annual Frankfort Christmas Parade is Saturday, December 5 @ 6:00 p.m.
THEME
This year’s parade theme, A Holly Dolly Christmas, invites you to celebrate the magic of Dolly Parton! Think pink, rhinestones, big hair, country music, butterflies, and a whole lot of holiday sparkle inspired by the one and only Dolly.
LINEUP
Lineup is first come, first served from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
CHECK-IN
Parade entries should check in at the intersection of Holmes/Regan Street. Next to the new farmers market pavilion. 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
Parking is available behind the State Office Building. 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 12.
ROUTE
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- Due to the closure of the Singing Bridge and sections of Taylor Avenue, the updated parade route will remain in place:
- 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
Sign up your club, school, business or organization!
Parades Past
Check out some pictures and video from past parades.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
