Hello parade applicants,
Thanks for your interest in the 2021 Holiday Parade, presented by Bojangles! The event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 20 at 11 AM.
The Asheville Holiday Parade is a complex event with many moving parts, dozens of staff and volunteers, and more than 100 entries. It only runs smoothly if everyone follows the rules, implements our guidelines and follows direction from organizers. Please consider your neighbors and work toward the best interest of the overall event as you make plans and communicate with your group.
2021 Theme: Memories and Magic, Celebrating 75 Years
Grand marshal soon.
START BY READING THE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE 2021 PARADE. CLICK HERE.
Our parade committee will evaluate parade applications based on creativity and effort, so please plan carefully before submitting this application. Not all entries will be accepted. Your submission will also help us with planning, so be as specific and accurate as possible. NOTIFICATION IS REQUIRED IF INFO CHANGES.
Deadline extended to Friday, October 22.
Applications will only be evaluated if payment is received. You will need to fill out the entire application to submit it (online only), and answers cannot be saved, so please gather your info prior. If your entry is not accepted, your payment will be returned.
We will consult with public health and medical professionals prior to the parade, and strictly follow all guidelines set forth by the CDC, State of North Carolina, Buncombe County and the City of Asheville.
Looking forward to another great parade!
Meghan Rogers
Asheville Downtown Association
info@ashevilledowntown.org // (828)-251-9973
Sponsors and Partners make the Parade possible. Thanks to Bojangles, Explore Asheville, Ingles Markets, City of Asheville, Winter Lights at the NC Arboretum, Apple Tree Honda, Deerfield, Sun Soo Martial Arts, WLOS, Star 104.3, 99.9 Kiss Country, Kudzu Brands, Kimpton Hotel Arras, Aloft Asheville Downtown, Go Minis, Asheville Color & Imaging.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available, email info@ashevilledowntown.org for more details.