Holiday Parade
December 6, 2024 | 6:30 PM
Starts at Marathon Park to 400 Block
FLOAT APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED
Details
PARADE THEME:
TOYLAND – as a reminder, floats cannot use Santa!
WARMING PARTY:
Join us for cookies and visits from Santa & Mrs. Claus inside the lower level of Washington Square! This year’s Warming Party opens at 5 PM and will close at 8 PM. This is FREE to families!
PARADE ROUTE & DETAILS:
Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM (estimated)
Route & Details: The floats will start at Marathon Park and continue through Wausau towards the 400 Block. Coloring Books will be handed out from the Santa Float and Candy will be handed out from floats!
TREE LIGHTING:
Float Info
LINE-UP: 5:00 PM – Spots will not be reserved, but based on a first-come, first-serve basis. When arriving, you MUST check-in at the entry to the lineup area to get your float number. Floats that pass this entry point will be sent to the back of the line. NO EARLY LINEUP.
PARADE START AND ROUTE: 6:30 PM – Floats will be guided towards the 400 Block as they leave Marathon Park. Each float will present their float number to the volunteers near the Marathon County Public Library, then being announced as they pass the 400 Block by our radio sponsors.
OTHER FLOAT INFORMATION:
- Floats are allowed to hand out candy in the parade, but may not throw candy into the crowd. Any items given out must be approved by Wausau Events. Please email execdir@wausauevents.org to have yours approved.
- Two vehicles are allowed per float entry. One vehicle is defined as one truck and trailer. No more than two vehicles and two trailers per entry or an extra fee of $20 will be charged.
- There are no refunds.
OFFICE
316 Scott Street
Wausau, Wi 54401
Contact Us
execdir@wausauevents.org
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