Owensboro-Daviess County Christmas Parade
Spectators gather along the parade route to watch community floats and performances celebrating the theme "The Sounds of Christmas." Marching bands from area middle and high schools perform throughout the procession. Participating units also hand out individually wrapped candy directly to children in the crowd.
What to Expect
Where Kentucky starts Christmas with festive floats and marching bands
Event Details
Duration
2 hours.
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Owensboro-Daviess County Christmas Parade Association, Inc.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and community-minded
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Tips & Advice
- If your child marches with a unit, ask that unit how pickup works, because some take children to a set area and others simply disband.
- Scouts meet up with their own troop before the parade, so make sure your child knows their scout troop number before parade day.
- Groups that want to enter should apply before October 31 to get the half-price early-bird entry fee, and should read the rules and FAQs first.
- If the weather turns bad, expect a one-hour delay while the committee decides whether to go ahead, because the parade can't be rescheduled.
- Allow about two hours along the route, since the parade runs a couple of hours and bands from six area middle and high schools march.
Special Events & Promotions
- This year's theme is "The Sounds of Christmas."
- Early-bird parade entrants get half-price entry fees through October 31.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What's this year's theme?
This year's parade celebrates "The Sounds of Christmas."
Which bands are marching?
Bands expected this year are Burns Middle School, Daviess County Middle School, Daviess County High School, Apollo High School, Owensboro Catholic High School and Owensboro High School.
Will there be candy for the kids?
Yes, some units give out candy. It has to be individually wrapped and handed straight to children because throwing candy is not allowed.
What happens if the weather is bad?
The parade is pushed back one hour, and then the committee decides whether it goes ahead. It can't be moved to another day.
How can my group be in the parade?
Apply through the Parade Applications page, and read the FAQs and Rules and Regulations first. Early-bird entrants pay half-price entry fees until October 31.
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