Entries are being accepted for the 2025 Daviess County Christmas Parade. The parade will be on Saturday, December 6th beginning at 5:30 pm with line up for the lighted parade starting at 4:30 pm near NE 7th and Bedford Road. The committee has chosen “An American Christmas” as the theme this year in coordination with the upcoming celebration of America’s 250th.
Everyone is welcome! Church groups, School groups, Civic Groups, Clubs, Organizations, Businesses, Individuals! It will once again be an evening parade, and we encourage a lot of lights and music!
There will be cash prizes and trophies awarded. Entries must be decorated with lights to be eligible for prizes. Categories for judging are: Best Overall ($200/Trophy), Best Business/Commercial ($150/Trophy) and Best Non-Profit ($100/Trophy). There will also be a cash prize ($100/Trophy for the best lighted window display at a Main Street business. Float judging will take place during lineup.
Following the parade, Santa will visit with children at the new Commons area at the corner of Main and 3rd Streets. Little Warrior Wishes will have storybooks available for them as well.
The Christmas Tree lighting will also take place at the Commons at 7:00 p.m.
For details or to enter the parade, contact the Washington Mayor’s office at 812-254-5575 or by email at debbie.neukam@washingtonin.us. There is no fee to enter the parade and although registration is not required it is encouraged. All registered and non-registered participants are welcome to be a part of our community’s kick off to the Christmas season.
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