Sparta Kriskindlmarkt Holiday Parade

🎄✨ Light Up the Night at the Sparta Kriskindlmarkt Holiday Parade! ✨🎄
Grab your tinsel, string those twinkle lights, and bring your best holiday cheer—registration is officially OPEN for the 2026 Sparta Kriskindlmarkt Holiday Parade!
Whether you represent a local business, community organization, sports team, or just an enthusiastic group of holiday elves, we want to see your creativity shine.✨
🎅 Event Details:
Date: Friday, December 4, 2026
Parade Step-Off: 6:00 PM (runs until ~7:00 PM)
Participant Line-Up: 4:30 PM – 5:45 PM on Franklin Street
Entry Fee: Just $10 per float!
🏆 Trophies & Bragging Rights:
Bring your decorating A-game! Trophies will be awarded for:
🌟 Santa’s Favorite
🦌 Rudolph’s Award
💡 Best Use of Lights
🎨 Best of Theme
🗺️ The Route & Festivities:
The parade kicks off at the intersection of Franklin & Water Street, travels down Water to Oak Street, and turns onto East Avenue toward Evans-Bosshard Park.
Once the parade wraps up, join Santa at the park for the community holiday lighting ceremony, complete with hot cocoa, and a cozy bonfire! It’s all part of the magical Bavarian-style Sparta Kriskindlmarkt weekend.