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Participate in the parade

Excitement is High and Space Is Limited!

Participants bring life and energy to a parade! Entries will include floats, vehicles and walking groups from our community. We expect high interest to participate this year and the total number of entrants we can accommodate is limited. Entrant categories are also limited. 


Entry fees are: 

  • $40 for Commercial Businesses (all for-profit business entities)
  • $25 for Non-Commercial and Non-Profit Organizations (non-profit and non-commercial entities, including schools, churches, civic/service clubs, individuals, government officials
  • No Entry Fee for first responders (law enforcement, fire, ambulance, military, or similar agencies), marching bands (including accompanying school entries from the same school as their band) and selected unique or special entries as determined by the Parade Committee


If you are interested in participating in the parade, please review the Parade Entry Application Packet and submit your application and waiver for consideration no later than Nov. 10 at 5 p.m. to holidaysinthevue@gmail.com. 


NOTE: Space is limited and all applications will be reviewed by the Parade Committee and applicants will be notified if the parade entry application is accepted. 

Awards: showcase your talent, creativity & festive spirit

Best Performance

Best Performance

Best Performance

 Best group of any size, primarily march, dance and/or cheer. Entry showcases their talent as they pass the judges’ area, so any performances should be done while walking.  

Most Creative

Best Performance

Best Performance

Best entry that has movement, originality, craftsmanship, interesting materials used and unique public appeal.

Most Festive

Best Performance

Judges' Choice

Best entry that represents “Holidays in the Vue”, festive in design (colors, costuming, etc) and public appeal. 

Judges' Choice

Judges' Choice

Judges' Choice

 The judging panel may select an entrant to be honored for attributes the judges felt were deserving of special recognition or to an entry that doesn’t fit into any of the existing award categories, but was an outstanding entry.

Best of Show

Judges' Choice

Best of Show

Overall entry that embodies the holiday spirit in an impressive manner.

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parade Participant arrival & disband

Staging Area / Arrival

Parade Staging:

Bellevue Middle School
Phased Entry 8-9:15 am
Parade Route Roads Close 9:30 am

Access only from Old Harding Pike / Baugh Road side of Colice Jeanne Road


Red Arrows - Walker / Participant Drop Off Points
-  Bellevue Middle access closes at  9:30
-  After 9:30 use Baugh Rd/Colice Jeanne Rd. 


G - Grass Lot (walkers)

H - Horseshoe Lot (floats/vehicles)

B - Bus Lot (floats/vehicles)

O - Overflow Lot (floats/vehicles)

T - Tennis Lot (floats/vehicles)

Release / Disband

Parade Release / Disband

One Bellevue Place (OBP)

Vehicles proceed into OBP traffic pattern; walkers move to sidewalk

Parade ends; line formations conclude

Green arrow- Walkers/bands to sidewalk

Red and Blue arrows - Floats/vehicles continue to exit or drop off participants as needed

Participate in the parade

Excitement is High and Space Is Always Limited!

Participants bring life and energy to a parade! Entries will include floats, vehicles and walking groups from our community. We expect high interest to participate this year and the total number of entrants we can accommodate is limited. Entrant categories are also limited. 


Participation information and applications will be released in fall 2025. 


Questions? Contact holidaysinthevue@gmail.com.  

Participate in the parade

Excitement is High and Space Is Limited!

Participants bring life and energy to a parade! Entries will include floats, vehicles and walking groups from our community. There is high interest to participate this year and the total number of entrants we can accommodate is limited. Entrant categories are also limited. 


Entry fees are: 

  • $50 for Businesses (all for-profit business entities)
  • $25 for Non-Commercial and Non-Profit Organizations (schools, churches, civic/service clubs, government officials)
  • No Entry Fee for first responders (law enforcement, fire, ambulance, military, or similar agencies), school marching bands (including accompanying school entries from the same school as their band) and selected unique or special entries as determined by the Parade Committee


If you are interested in participating in the parade, please review the Participant Overview and Parade Rules and submit your online application and waiver for consideration no later than Nov. 3 at 5 p.m.


NOTE: Space is limited and all applications will be reviewed by the Parade Committee. Applicants will be notified if the parade entry application is accepted. 


Questions? Contact holidaysinthevue@gmail.com.  

Participate in the parade

2025 Registration Has Closed!

We received a record number of participant applications for the 2025 parade! The parade committee is busy reviewing applications and applicants will be notified by Nov. 7 if their entry is accepted. Entries will include floats, vehicles and walking groups from our community. There is high interest to participate this year and the total number of entrants we can accommodate is limited. Entrant categories are also limited. 


Questions? Contact holidaysinthevue@gmail.com.  

Parade Participant Resources

Parade RulesParade RouteParade TimelineParade Entry Ideas for Floats, Vehicles, Walking GroupsNOTICE OF FILMING AND PHOTOGRAPHY

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