2026 Summerville Christmas Parade Waitlist application

THIS IS THE PARADE WAITLIST- WE WILL ONLY REACH OUT IF A SPOT BECOMES AVALIBLE. If selected all parade applications will be reviewed by the promotions committee and selected based on the following criteria.

Application responsiveness - best information provided
DREAM Community Partners Status
Immediate past parade participation with adherence for rules and regulations
Originality and demonstration of incorporation of theme
Space restrictions (parade has limited capacity)
Service or nonprofit orientated organization

Summerville DREAM along with volunteers, staff and affiliates are committed to creating an inclusive community event. All parade applications are reviewed with equal opportunity. Applicants will receive consideration for participation without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Dream fosters a culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best events and be relevant in a rapidly changing world. Participants should recognize that strict adherence to the Christmas Parade Statement of Purpose is our “North Star” and overall guidepost on participation selection.

Political (individual or cause) campaigning and displays that sponsor advocating for or against and depicting any political organization or contentious issue, social issue are not permitted. Elected officials for the Town of Summerville and Dorchester County are invited to attend as an opportunity to help celebrate community unity and governance.

Participants may NOT include Santa or “Santa type” performers or costumes in any form.

Name of Business or Organization

Type of Organization

Please describe your mission or core purpose

Website or social media

Type of parade entry (select one. this CAN NOT be changed after your application is in)

Total amount of walkers

max is 50

Total number of standard vehicles (cars/pickups)

Max is 6 cars 2 trucks

Total number of flatbed/trailer used as a float

Max is one

Type of vehicles, flatbed, trailer i.e. make/model and size of trailer (all must be included for approval and cannot change after application is in.

Number of commercial trucks i.e. cement type trucks

Number of horses

Will you have amplified sound or music

Animals (select all that apply)

There will be no throwing candy or throwing of ANYTHING in the Summerville Christmas Parade. This is a Town Ordinance and is not safe. You are allowed to walk along the sidewalk and hand out items only.

My organization will follow all rules and not throw anything during the parade. Everyone in your group must follow this rule, it can prevent your organization from future participation in the Christmas Parade.

Name

First NameLast Name

Email

example@example.com

Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Fees are assigned based on size of the group, number of vehicles, animal participation and type of organization. All fees must be paid by deadline or you forfeit participation.

Once this application is submited you cannot add anything extra on the day of the event. What is on this application is what will be in the parade. If you show up with extra vehicles or trailers, they will be removed from the event.

Again, THIS IS THE CHRISTMAS PARADE WAITLIST

I understand that this does NOT provide entry into the parade but is only a request for consideration. I read the information about selection process and if selected will abide by all rules and regulations