Frequently asked questions

Floats                             4:30pm

Smithfield Walkers      5:30pm

Bands                             5:30pm

Volunteers                     4:00-7:00pm, depends on assignment

Food Vendors                4:00pm

Spectators                     7:00pm

COI must have General Liability, if there is a vehicle there must also be Vehicle Insurance

This years theme is Storybook Christmas.

No applicants may be dressed as Santa or Mrs. Claus, but Santa hats are allowed.

All vehicles and entries must have a minimum of 1000 lights there is no maximum and follow the designated theme.

Please do not throw candy, it is dangerous to have children running in the street. Candy may be handed to spectators, without slowing parade progress.

Maximum float size is 40’ long and 10’ in height from the ground up.

Floats towing children MUST have railings and an adult on the float. Children must be securely placed.

All walkers will be directed on Georgia Avenue and then through Memorial Park to return to SE Ocean Boulevard and the parade route

The parade takes approximately 2 hours to finish if you are watching from the Grandstand

There are public parking spots on SE Ocean Boulevard and on the side streets

There is NO PARKING in Smithfield Plaza. The Plaza is for drop off only. If your children need a walking escort, the driver will need to have a separate escort who will exit the car and stay with the children. 

There will be food trucks available along the parade route, and wonderful restaurants in and near downtown