Please NOTE: For your application to be complete, the following forms are included and must be submitted with payment:

• Parade Application
• Entry Description Form
• Participation Rules and Safety Guidelines and Float Judging Rules 
• Signature for release of all claims and acknowledgment of all rules 
• Non-refundable entry fee of $35. The entry fee must be paid by credit card when this application is submitted online

***Please note that EACH entry must have an identifying sign with their name in 10-inch letters or larger. The sign will be used to assist with identifying each group during the televised broadcast.***

For the purposes of controlling traffic and pedestrian congestion and providing for the public health, safety, and general welfare, the following regulations shall pertain to the City of Newnan Christmas Parade:

1. All parade participants shall assemble for the parade at the time and location designated by the City of Newnan and shall disperse from the public property immediately after the conclusion of the parade.

2. All parade participants will provide a sign with 10-inch lettering (minimum) with the name of their business, organization or group.

3. There will be only one Santa Claus in the parade provided by the City. No other Santa Claus will be allowed. NO EXCEPTIONS!

4. ALL parade floats and vehicles MUST be covered at least 75% with Christmas decorations (including lights). Vehicles without lights will not be allowed.

5. Music played by participants must be seasonal and will not contain inappropriate language.

6. No parade participant shall carry firearms or other weapons (or facsimiles thereof), nor bricks, bats, sticks, rocks, bottles or other items that could be used as weapons. No pressurized gas or air guns, i.e. t-shirt guns.

7. No parade participant shall drink alcoholic beverages or be under the influence of any intoxicating beverages or drugs.

8. Materials used in the construction of floats in the parade shall be of fire-retardant materials and shall be subject to such requirements concerning fire safety as may be determined by the fire chief.

9. Once commenced, the parade will not stop along the parade route, but shall continue to move at a fixed rate of speed, and any willful delay or stopping of such parade, except when reasonably required for the safe and orderly conduct of the parade, shall constitute a violation of these rules and will be grounds for removal.

10. Once commenced, no additional vehicles, individuals, groups or participants shall be permitted to join the parade.

11. In no event shall speeches, rallies, etc., be conducted in the public street, or along the sidewalks of the city.

12. No items including candy shall be thrown from the vehicles. Items may be handed out by participating walkers upon approval. Anyone throwing items from a float or vehicle will be subject to removal from the parade.

13. All animal entries MUST dispose of waste immediately - entrant must provide diapers or pail and shovel - animals MUST be secured at all times and are the sole responsibility of the entrant.

14. If you have multiple vehicles, they must all enter the line up at the same time. Vehicles arriving after a group is placed will not be allowed in the parade. NO EXCEPTIONS.

15. Parents/guardians are solely responsible for the safe arrival and departure of all parade participants. Each group must discuss transportation arrangements prior to parade participation.

16. Any other reasonable regulations or restrictions deemed necessary by the Chief of Police for the protection and safety of the parade participants, viewing public, or for the public health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of the City may be imposed. However, such additional regulations or restrictions shall be specified in writing to the applicant with all reasons therefore clearly enumerated.

17. There will be a limit of two (2) vehicles per application.

18. Maximum trailer/float length shall be 48 feet.

• Submitting floats must be in line no later than 4:00 p.m. to be judged.
• Submitting floats must be decorated 50% or more to be eligible for judging.
• Submitting floats must have lights and must be in working order during the parade.
• Judge's scores will reflect the percentage completed at the time of judging.
• Floats must be the participant's interpretation of the theme "Christmas Movies" - The float can feature any variation on the theme.
• Music must reflect the holiday season and Christmas.
• The parade judges are senior high school students from the Newnan Youth Council (NYC).
• Floats will be judged on originality, workmanship, and use of the parade theme.
• The float categories are as follows:
  • Large Business
  • Small Business
  • School
  • Church
  • Civic/Non-Profit
    • People's Choice - This category is an after the parade award specifically designed to drive more people to the City's social media page. The float with the most unrepeated 'likes' on the City's Facebook page wins. To be eligible for this award your float must have won in one of the five categories listed above on the night of the parade.
• The top parade float in each category will receive a parade plaque. They will also receive a sign to display on their float the night of the parade and a monetary prize the following week.
• The monetary prize must be picked up at Newnan City Hall by Tuesday, December 20th, by a parade float representative.

For more information call:

• Page Beckwith, pbeckwith@cityofnewnan.org or 678-673-5505
• Main Street Office, mainstreetnewnan@cityofnewnan.org or 770-253-8283.

By indication of my signature below, I have received a copy of and read the accompanying Participation Rules and Guidelines and Float Judging Rules concerning the City of Newnan Christmas Parade and agree to all the conditions thereof. Additionally, I understand that I am also responsible for all participants' knowledge of such terms and conditions of this event. In consideration of my participation or my company's/organization's participation, I understand that by registering for the parade that I am acknowledging that I have received a copy of and read the Parade Participation Rules and Guidelines and Float Judging Rules and understand them clearly. Additionally, I agree not to hold the City of Newnan, or any other agent or representative of the City of Newnan Christmas Parade, liable for any injury or damage, however caused, which may result from my participation in the parade.  

The City thanks you for your participation and looks forward to seeing you at the parade planning meeting on December 5, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.