Registration is now open for entries in the 2022 Allen Rotary Christmas Parade. The parade, which is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Allen Sunrise and Rotary Club of Allen (Noon), will be held on Sunday December 4, starting at 2 p.m. The theme for this year’s parade is “Home for the Holidays.”
Local youth groups, schools, churches, businesses, and community organizations are welcome to march or enter a float in this year’s parade. Entry fees are $40 for non-profit organizations and $50 for commercial businesses through November 10. Entry fees increase by $10 on November 11 with the final entry deadline on Monday November 28 at 3 p.m. Proceeds from the parade fund charitable Rotary projects in the Allen community.
CLICK HERE to register online. Entry forms and sponsorship forms can also be downloaded by clicking on the links below or at the Allen Rotary Club (www.allenrotary.org) website. The completed forms should be delivered or mailed with payment to the Allen - Fairview Chamber of Commerce, 110 W. McDermott Drive, Allen, Texas 75002 (972) 727-5585. Forms will be accepted in person Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM. You should receive a confirmation email once your registration is received.
The parade will begin at North Cedar Drive and St. Mary’s Drive and proceed south to Main Street. The parade will then turn right, heading west on Main Street to Allen Drive. The parade will then turn right on Allen Drive and end at Allen Drive and St. Mary’s Drive at the traffic circle. A grand prize will be awarded along with “best of” awards in eleven different categories. For more information visit http://www.allenrotary.org/.
For more information about the 2022 Rotary Christmas Parade contact Amy Gnadt, chairperson, at 817-863-7248 or email amygnadt@tx.rr.com.