"Holiday Parade of Lights" 2024 Rochester Holiday Parade

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce will present the annual Holiday Parade on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

Many thanks to parade Underwriter First Seacoast Bank and all of our sponsors and donors (to date) that are shown below who will help make this year's Holiday Parade a success!

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce has been organizing and presenting Rochester's annual Holiday Parade since the mid-1980's. The Rochester Holiday Parade is one of the largest holiday parades in the state. This year's Parade is being underwritten by First Seacoast Bank. Our thanks to them for their generosity to this annual holiday tradition.

The official theme of this year's parade is "Holiday Parade of Lights". The parade will begin at the triangle by the R.W. Creteau Regional Technology Center, travel south on Wakefield Street, turn onto Union Street and then turn south on North Main Street and proceed through South Main Street, disbanding around the Rochester Commons.

Judging of floats will be done for "Best of Parade", Second Place and Third Place, and plaques will be awarded. Floats are judged on creativity, craftsmanship, theme and overall appearance.

There will be various bands and entertainment spread throughout the parade. Various marching groups and entertainment are invited to participate in the parade each year. Their participation is sponsored by local businesses to cover the cost of having these groups participate which costs several thousand dollars as parades are fund raisers to assist in defraying the costs of their equipment and uniforms.

The parade each year also includes marching units from several youth groups and organizations, mobile and equestrian units, as well as VIPs including City elected officials and representatives from the Rochester Police and Fire Departments, and of course, everyone's favorite - Santa Claus will join us at the end of the parade.

~ CLICK HERE to Fill Out the Online Parade Entry Form ~

THANK YOU TO OUR PARADE SPONSORS TO-DATE:

UNDERWRITER:

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VIDEO SPONSOR:

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COMMUNICATIONS SPONSOR:

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PLATINUM SPONSORS:

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SOLE BAND SPONSORS:

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BAND SPONSORS:

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AWARDS SPONSORS:

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GOLD SPONSORS:

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SILVER SPONSORS:

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BRONZE SPONSORS:

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VIDEOGRAPHY:

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COOKIE DECORATING PROVIDED BY:

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AWARD PLAQUES PROVIDED BY:

Tut's Trophies & Awards

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PARADE BANNERS PROVIDED BY:

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PORTABLE RADIOS PROVIDED BY:

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COMMENTATOR TRAILER PROVIDED BY:

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A VERY SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING:

AFJROTC at Spaulding High School

Student Athletic Leadership Team (SALT) at Spaulding High School

Date and Time

Sunday Dec 8, 2024
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM EST

Location

Downtown Rochester

Fees/Admission

There is no fee to participate in the parade. All business, non-profit organizations, community organizations, and individuals from the community are invited to be part of the Holiday Parade each year.

Contact the Chamber office with any questions or for more details.
Call: 603-332-5080 or E-mail: events@rochesternh.org

CLICK HERE to fill out the Online Parade Entry Form

CLICK HERE to Download the Parade Entry Form & Instructions

CLICK HERE to Download the Sponsor Opportunities Form

Website

http://www.rochesternh.org

Contact Information

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce
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