Noblesville city officials have announced the second Holiday in Lights Parade, which will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7 beginning at 6:30 p.m.
“Last year’s parade brought our community together for a night of holiday celebration, and we look forward to bringing even more holiday cheer this year to our downtown,” Mayor Chris Jensen said. “This event is a great opportunity for everyone to show their holiday spirit and support our downtown businesses.”
The parade route will start at 16th and Harrison streets and travel south on 16th Street to Logan Street, turn right on 9th Street, and turn right on Harrison Street to end at Ivy Tech’s parking lot.
Public safety and Hamilton County Emergency Management are working together to provide a lit and safe parade route. Any non-motorized entry needs to have reflective material or glow sticks/bracelets on any walkers to ensure their safety during the parade.
To encourage the holiday spirit, the Holiday in Lights Parade will include awards for the best holiday-themed entry, best use of lights, and most hometown-inspired. City departments also will compete against one another for a decoration award. Santa Claus will be the last entry in the parade, and participants should not include him in their float.
Registration is $25 per entry and will be accepted until Monday, Dec. 2. Parade forms can be completed online at cityofnoblesville.org/parade. Like other city parades, entry fees will be waived for all nonprofit and youth organizations that want to participate. Please make checks payable to the City of Noblesville. Completed forms may be mailed with payment to Holiday in Lights Parade, Noblesville City Hall, 16 S. 10th St., Noblesville. Forms also may be emailed to rherrington@noblesville.in.gov.
Check-in will take place starting at 5:15 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Hamilton County–Ivy Tech Community College campus. Participants should enter the parking lot from North 17th Street or Harrison Street. Volunteers will be onsite to help stage vehicles to exit the parking lot’s North Entrance. The Ivy Tech Community College parking lot will also serve as the destaging area and meeting point for participants and families after the parade.