🎄 Rotary Olde Tyme Christmas Parade Registration

Be part of the excitement of the Olde Tyme Christmas Rotary Christmas Parade sponsored by the Rotary Club of Vandalia IL - 3295 and help bring this year’s theme, Stars, Stripes & Holiday Lights, to life! ❤️🤍💙✨

We’re inviting businesses, community organizations, churches, schools, youth groups, and families to enter a float or walking group, and marching bands to join the parade and add their creativity to this special holiday tradition.

Participants are encouraged to embrace Stars, Stripes & Holiday Lights in their entries. Think twinkling lights, stars, patriotic touches, red, white and blue Christmas décor, or your own creative interpretation of the theme. Whether you go all-out or keep it simple, every entry helps fill the parade with color, community spirit, and Christmas cheer!

Registration Categories: Float Entry; Walking Group Entry; and Marching Band Entry.

🏆 Parade Prizes:

Float & Walking entries: 1st Place – $200 and 2nd Place – $100.

Marching bands will compete within two group classifications:

1st Place – $300

2nd Place – $150

The Parade will begin immediately after the Tree Lighting ceremony (approximately 5:35 p.m.) The parade route begins at the corner of Gallatin and Seventh Streets, travels East on Gallatin Street then South on Fourth Street. Line-up starts at the corner of Gallatin & Eighth Streets. Parking is available at the Fayette County Courthouse parking lot as well as along the streets near the Courthouse.

✨ Light it up. Deck it out. Make it your own!

Register your entry today and help us create a memorable Olde Tyme Christmas Rotary Christmas Parade filled with holiday lights, hometown pride, creativity, and Christmas spirit! 🎄⭐❤️🤍💙