Sheboygan Jaycees Holiday Parade
Spectators line the streets to watch decorated floats and costumed participants distributing candy along the route. Letter carriers from the U.S. Postal Service walk through the parade collecting wish lists to deliver directly to Santa, while local Girl Scouts collect donations for community shelters. The event concludes with a community tree lighting ceremony and entry awards presentation at Mead Public Library.
What to Expect
The only winter parade in the City of Sheboygan.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Sheboygan Jaycees
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday-loving community members
Vibe
Festive and community-minded
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: No fee to enter as a parade participant.
- Hours: The parade route starts at 5:00 pm; the Tree Lighting Ceremony is immediately following the parade.
Tips & Advice
- Write your letters to Santa before you come, with your name and address on them, so the letter carriers in the parade can deliver them and Santa can reply.
- Bring paper supplies or personal hygiene items to hand to the Girl Scouts along the route, since they go to Safe Harbor and Bridgeway.
- Stay after the last float and walk to Mead Public Library for the Tree Lighting Ceremony, where the winning entries are also announced.
- Dress warmly, because you'll be standing outdoors along the route on a late-November evening for the parade and tree lighting.
- If your group wants to march, watch for the free entry form by mid-October, and decorate in the holiday spirit, since only festive entries are allowed.
Special Events & Promotions
- U.S. Postal Service letter carriers walk the route collecting letters to Santa.
- Girl Scouts collect paper supplies and personal hygiene items for Safe Harbor and Bridgeway along the route.
- Tree Lighting Ceremony at Mead Public Library right after the parade.
- Cash prizes for the top three nonprofit entries and plaques for the top three corporate entries, announced at the tree lighting.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my kids send letters to Santa at the parade?
Yes. U.S. Postal Service letter carriers walk in the parade to collect letters and deliver them to Santa. Put your name and address on the letter so Santa can write back.
Can I donate anything at the parade?
Yes. Girl Scouts collect paper supplies and personal hygiene items from spectators along the route. Everything goes to Safe Harbor and Bridgeway.
Which way does the parade route run?
It starts at Center Avenue and 7th Street, goes north on 7th to Erie Avenue, west on Erie to 8th Street, then south on 8th. It ends at Mead Public Library.
What happens after the parade?
Everyone gathers at Mead Public Library for the Tree Lighting Ceremony right after the parade. The winning entries are announced there too.
How can my business or group be in the parade?
Entering is free, and the entry form is out by mid-October. You can enter a decorated float, have staff or volunteers wear holiday costumes and hand out candy, or come up with your own idea. Every entry must be decorated in the holiday spirit.
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