Jingle Thru North Plains
Participants roll through town with illuminated and decorated trucks, trailers, family cars, golf carts, motorcycles, and bicycles. Spectators can watch the vehicle procession and gather at the end of the route for a community tree lighting ceremony. The gathering features live carolers and refreshments alongside awards for decorated entries.
What to Expect
Community parade of illuminated vehicles followed by a festive tree lighting.
Event Details
Duration
The parade procession lasts about 30 minutes. Tree lighting, carolers and refreshments continue until around 8 pm.
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
North Plains Events Association
Food & Drink
Refreshments are offered after the parade.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and community parade fans
Vibe
Festive and communal
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 6:00 pm–8:00 pm.
- Parking: The page gives the parade-entry and lineup location as the parking area between the medical office and La Lotería.
Tips & Advice
- Attach at least one or two lights to your vehicle before you join, because every wheeled entry needs its own lighting for the evening parade.
- Make sure your vehicle can hold about 10 miles an hour, because each entry is responsible for keeping pace with the procession.
- Reserve a golf cart early from J & S Golf Carts on Main Street if you don't have your own vehicle to decorate for the parade.
- Head to the North Plains Senior Center on Commercial Street when the parade ends for the tree lighting, carolers and refreshments.
- Register your entry for the Best Decorated Vehicle award, which a panel of judges hands out to one participant on parade night.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can be in the parade?
North Plains individuals, families, friends and organizations are all encouraged to decorate anything that moves and join the parade.
What kinds of vehicles can join?
People decorate trucks and trailers or bring the family car. Many residents rent golf carts from J & S Golf Carts on Main Street, and motorcycles and bicycles can join too.
What do parade entries need?
Your vehicle needs a light or two attached. You also need to keep up with the parade, which moves at about 10 miles an hour.
What happens when the parade ends?
The parade ends in front of the North Plains Senior Center on Commercial Street. There's a tree lighting there with carolers and refreshments.
How long is the procession?
The procession takes about 30 minutes. The tree lighting, carolers and refreshments continue afterward.
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