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CLICK TO DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM HERE

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS NOVEMBER 29, 2025! FEES INCREASE BY $10 PER ENTRY ON NOVEMBER 30TH.

Complete the registration online and submit payment below.

2025: South Boston Christmas Parade Application

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2025

5:00 PM

EARLY REGISTRATION UNTIL SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29 - AFTER THAT DATE, THERE'S AN ADDITIONAL $10 TO REGISTER

Phone: 434.575.4208

Email: info@downtownsobo.com

ALL Parade Categories(Required)
PLEASE SELECT ONE. ALL FEES INCREASE BY $10 AFTER SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2025.
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Contact Name(Required)
Mailing Address(Required)

PARADE CATEGORIES & FEES

FLOAT

LINEUP NUMBER MUST BE ON ALL ENTRIES! Floats must be no wider than 12’ and no taller than 13’ 6”. Floats may have a sign on the float and/or the pulling vehicle with the name of the sponsoring business. A trophy will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place for church floats, business floats, and non-profit floats.
Float - Parade Entry Fees (Choose One Option Below)(Required)
Business/Corporate are $30 each and Non-Profit are $20 each. You must complete separate application for each float entered.
Floats must be no wider than 12’ and no taller than 13’ 6”. Floats may have a sign on the float and/or the pulling vehicle with the name of the sponsoring business. A trophy will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place for church floats, business floats, and non-profit floats.
Will you have music on your entry?(Required)
If yes, what type of music?
If live music, is it amplified? (Sound System/Speakers)

GENERAL WALKING GROUP

Fee increases by $10 after November 23, 2024.
Walking Group(Required)
Will you have music on your entry?(Required)
If yes, what type of music?
If live music, is it amplified? (Sound System/Speakers)

ANTIQUE CARS

IMPORTANT! Antique cars must be at least 30 years old (1993 or older). One trophy will be given for "Best Antique Car". Number of Antique Cars - $10.00 each or $20.00 per group of four from same antique car club.
Price: $10.00
Antique Cars from Same Group/Club - Group of 4 Cars(Required)
Make / Model / Year of Cars in this Entry(Required)
Use the plus sign on the right of the entry to add more cars.
Make
Model
Year
 
Will you have music on your entry?(Required)
If yes, what type of music?
If live music, is it amplified? (Sound System/Speakers)

CAR OR TRUCK CARRYING A PERSON OR GROUP

Trucks/Cars must be decorated according to the Christmas Parade Theme.
Price: $20.00
Price: $30.00
Will you have music on your entry?(Required)
If yes, what type of music?
If live music, is it amplified? (Sound System/Speakers)

DOG

IMPORTANT: All entries must be dressed in a Christmas theme and must walk in the designated dog group. Also, all entries must be on a leash, be up to date on vaccinations and owners must clean up after their dogs during the parade route. One trophy will be given for the "Best Dressed Dog".
ENTER NUMBER OF DOGS. Payment due with the application. All fees are non-refundable.
Price: $5.00
List of Owners / Dog Names / Breeds(Required)
Use the plus sign on the right of the entry to add more entries.
Owner Name
Dog's Name
Breed
 

HORSES (AND HORSE GROUPS)

IMPORTANT: All horse entries must present proof of an official negative Coggins test for equine infectious anemia in order to enter the parade. The report must accompany this application. And you must have a copy of the report on you during the parade. Also, you are only allowed to bring the number of horses you have paid for and stated on this application. One trophy will be given for the "Best Dressed Horse and Rider". - Horses -- $10.00 each or $20.00 per group of four from same horse club (after Nov. 29---$20.00, $30.00)
Price: $10.00
Group of 4 Horses from Same Club or Group ($20)(Required)
Rider Name/Horse Name(Required)
Use the plus sign on the right of the entry to add more riders.
Rider Name
Horse Name
 

GENERAL PARADE INFORMATION

General Information Below(Required)
Click the button to confirm your understanding AND agreement with all General Information.

PARADE RULES & WAIVER

PARADE RULES(Required)
Click the button to confirm your understanding AND agreement with all PARADE RULES.
WAIVER(Required)
Click the button to confirm your understanding AND agreement with the WAIVER.
Any decision for postponement or cancellation of parade will be made by 12:00 noon on Friday, December 5, 2025.

AGREEMENT AND SIGNATURE

AGREEMENT WITH ALL PARADE INFORMATION, RULES & WAIVER(Required)
By signing, you agree to all Parade General Information, Parade Rules, and Waiver above.
Clear Signature
Please print the name of the above signee(Required)

ADDITIONAL FEES

Indicate number of entries
Price: $10.00

PAYMENT INFORMATION

ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. You can submit your payment safely online, or you can mail and deliver it to DDSB office at 432 Main Street, South Boston, VA 24592. All payments must be received no later than Friday, December 5th at noon.

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