Submitted by City of Noblesville
The City of Noblesville announced the third annual Holiday in Lights Parade, presented by Gaylor Electric, which will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
“Last year’s Holiday in Lights parade lit up our historic downtown and we can’t wait to make this year even brighter,” Mayor Chris Jensen said. “I look forward to seeing our community along the route to spread holiday cheer and show support to 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. View the parade map here or below.
Graphic provided by City of Noblesville
Public safety and Hamilton County Emergency Management are working together to provide an illuminated 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. The parade route will have a sensory-friendly zone located along Harrison Street between 10th and 12th Streets.
To encourage holiday spirit, the Holiday in Lights Parade will present participants with the Merry & Bright Award, Holiday Spirit Award, and Jingle Bell Rockstar. City departments will also compete for the Most Spirited City Department 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, December 1. Parade forms can be completed online. Like other city parades, entry fees will be waived for all nonprofit and youth organizations that want to participate. Payment is accepted online or by check made 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.
Check-in will take place starting at 5:15 p.m. on Dec. 6 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 de-staging area and meeting point for participants and families after the parade.
For parade information, visit noblesville.in.gov/798/Holiday-in-Lights-Parade.