~THEME~
A HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS
Local Merchant Floats & Displays.
Fun for the Whole Family.
Carriages, Coaches and More!
THE EVENT
2023 Grants Pass Christmas Parade December 2nd 6pm.
Spectator
Viewing- To watch the parade you can sit between 6th street and “C”
street; Parade ENDS at 6th street and “L” street. View the full
parade between these streets. BOTH SIDES OF ROAD are open for
viewing.
Announcers will be on rooftop of Casablanca
Restaurant and goodies will be given out at the Casablanca
restaurant location. Chairs, blankets ect. are permitted.
The after party will be held at Area 61 Taphouse 3400
Merlin road Grants Pass OR 97526 Our headquarters, as well as the
announcers location will be at Casablanca Coffee & Grill located at
the corner of 6th & D street. Physical address is: 412 NW 6th St,
Grants Pass, OR 97526. We will have free goodies there for the kids
to enjoy. The start and endpoint will be announced closer to the
parade. Be advised a portion of 6th street will be closed (as
always) during the parade. Foot traffic, horse riders, ATV’s ,
school marching bands etc, are encouraged to participate. All
walkers are welcome.
For safety reasons,
throwing of candy or other items are prohibited due to our insurance
policy. Do know each participant may have as many walkers behind the
floats handing out candy, flyers and business cards. Again, no
throwing candy or other items, due to the safety of our children.
Thank you!
There are some Participant Sign-up forms available
at The Grant Pass Chamber of Commerce located at 1995 NW Vine St,
Grant Pass, OR 97526, and The Grants Pass Downtown Welcome Center
at: 198 SW 6th St, Grants Pass, OR 97526.
We also
need 50 Volunteers Before/During/After parade so get your
group, church & organization out and be part of the fun!
HISTORY
In the past years, the Grants Pass Christmas Parade has relied on the generosity of sponsors, business support, donations and volunteers within our
community. Many years ago the city relinquished responsibility of the Christmas parade and community members took on the challenges to keep this event ongoing. Efforts to bring the "Spirit of Christmas" to the kids and families of our great community. This effort comes at a cost. Each year we must raise funds and accept donations from community members, which help pay the cost of $800 which is paid to the city to host this event; $8,500 for traffic control to have roads closed during the parade, and funding to cover the cost of insurance. Other cost we carry covers advertising, trophy’s and security, and many more items. Without the support of the community this event will not be possible.
See our Menu above for: Participation & Forms, Sponsors, Volunteers and to Donate.
