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Christmas Parade
2019 Alabaster Christmas Parade
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 7
- Time: 10:00 AM
- Location: Highway 31 South
Parade Theme
"A Storybook Christmas"
Registration for Parade Participants
Oct. 14 thru Nov. 1
NOTE: Absolutely NO registrations accepted after November 1.
Below you will find Tabs which need to be clicked on in order to reveal the Information and Links found under each Tab.
IMPORTANT: If you select the "On-Line Registration" Tab, you will need to scroll past the Step-by-Step Instructions in order to get to the "On-Line Registration Link".
IMPORTANT: If you select the "On-Line Registration" Tab, you will need to scroll past the Step-by-Step Instructions in order to get to the "On-Line Registration Link".
Registration Information - coming in the future!
Fees: There is no charge to participate in the Parade.
Who can register: Anyone can submit an application to participate in the parade; however, the City of Alabaster reserves the right to refuse any Person/Organization participation in the parade.
Restrictions:
- No dirt bikes allowed.
- No live Santa's allowed. The only Santa in the parade will be riding on an Alabaster fire truck.
Policies:
We ask all participants to decorate their float/vehicle in relation to the parade theme, and have plenty of candy to throw to the spectators.
Awards:
A Santa trophy will be awarded for each of the following categories:
- Best Use of Theme
- Most Creative
- Most Entertaining
- Best Holiday Spirit
- Best Walking Entry
NOTE: The On-Line Link is below the following very important Step-by-Step instructions.....
You will need to complete ALL THREE of the following steps in order to activate your registration:
You will need to complete ALL THREE of the following steps in order to activate your registration:
- Create account.
a. Enter your name, address, email, etc.
b. Save
c. Scroll down.
2. Add Participant
a. Add yourself.
b. Save.
c. Scroll down.
d. Go to Account.
3. Register Individual (located under "What would you like to do")
a. Enter participant information.
b. Process Registration.
IMPORTANT: If you do not receive a "Registration Confirmation" by email once you have completed all three of the above steps, please call our office at 205-664-6840 as your registration did not process.
Online Parade Registration Link
Walk-in Registration is available at the Alabaster Parks and Rec Office located in Veterans Park (7305 Hwy. 119, Alabaster), Monday thru Friday from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM; Oct. 14 thru Nov. 1.
You can submit a completed registration form thru .....
- Email: sallen@cityofalabaster.com
- Mail: ALABASTER CHRISTMAS PARADE, C/O: Alabaster Parks & Recreation, 7305 Hwy. 119, Alabaster, AL 35007
- Fax: 205-664-6842
IMPORTANT: If you do not receive an approval email from us, please call to make sure we received your form prior to Nov. 15.
You can submit a completed registration form thru .....
- Email: sallen@cityofalabaster.com
- Mail: ALABASTER CHRISTMAS PARADE, C/O: Alabaster Parks & Recreation, 7305 Hwy. 119, Alabaster, AL 35007
- Fax: 205-664-6842
IMPORTANT: If you do not receive an approval email from us, please call to make sure we received your form prior to Nov. 15.
- Registration Information - coming in the future!
- Registration Form - coming in the future!
Anyone with questions regarding the parade should contact Sharon or Tim:
Phone: 205-664-6840
Email: sallen@cityofalabaster.com or thamm@cityofalabaster.com
Phone: 205-664-6840
Email: sallen@cityofalabaster.com or thamm@cityofalabaster.com
Route
- The parade begins at Ernest McCarty Ford.
- Proceeds South to the Alabaster Police Station where the judges platform is located.
- Turns and goes over the train tracks, past Alabaster Auto, past the Thrift Store shopping center.
- It ends at the stop sign in front of Southbrook Village on 1st Street Southwest.
Spectators
In order to view all of the parade entries, you will need to be South of the former Faith Consignment building across from the 1022 Tower.
NOTE: Candy will be thrown along the parade route. Please do not enter Highway 31 to retrieve candy as that creates a dangerous situation!
Lane Closing
Southbound traffic on Highway 31 will be rerouted to the Northbound side at 9:15 AM.
Highway 31 North will become two lanes for North and Southbound traffic.
Weather
We will be monitoring the weather. The parade will occur whether it's rain or shine unless conditions become unsafe for parade participants and spectators.
If the parade has to be cancelled, it will not be made up.
Rain-Out Line: 205-378-4055
