Thursday, December 4th, 2025 | Jackson Avenue, Russellville, Alabama | 6:00 PM
Lineup Begins at 5:00 PM
Parade Theme: “Winter Wonderland”

Registration is FREE! Deadline to register is Monday, December 1st, at 4:00 PM.
Register online (below) or in the Chamber’s office:
103 Jackson Avenue N, Russellville, AL 35653
Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Requirements for participating in the 2025 Franklin County Chamber Christmas Parade:

  • MUST complete an application before the deadline (Monday, December 1st, at 4:00 PM)
  • MUST upload a copy of a valid drivers license
  • MUST include proof of insurance for any vehicles that will be used in the parade

Download Parade Rules & Regulations

ALL ENTRIES WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL WITH THEIR ZONE ASSIGNMENT PRIOR TO THE PARADE.

Franklin County Chamber Christmas Parade Registration

Please follow all instructions and complete all fields to register.
Registration is not complete until you’re prompted to click the “submit” button.

Step 1 of 2

RULES, REGULATIONS, & PROCEDURES

  1. The application, copy of a valid driver license, & current proof of insurance for all vehicles participating in the parade must be received by the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce no later than Monday, December 1st at 4 p.m. to participate. 
  2. DRIVER (of any vehicle) must be at least 18 years old. A copy of current/valid driver license for EACH  person participating in the parade & a current proof of insurance for each vehicle is required. This information MUST accompany entry form, due no later than Monday, December 1st. 
  3. For SAFETY, DRIVERS are to keep 25 feet between them and the previous entry in the parade route. DRIVERS are not permitted to toss candy. Drive cautiously & TAKE YOUR TIME. 
  4. Children ages 12 and under may not walk outside an entry. They must be in a vehicle or float unless they are part of a walking unit.
  5. Each entry must be identified by a banner or sign.
  6. Entries are not allowed to stop or delay the parade to distribute candy/goodies/treats. 
  7. Due to safety and insurance guidelines, the Chamber prohibits the use of any open flames during the Franklin County Chamber Christmas Parade by participants and spectators. 
  8. Alabama State law prohibits ATVs/UTVs/golf carts/low speed vehicles from public streets; therefore, ATVs/UTVs/golf carts/low speed vehicles are not permitted in the parade.
  9. Santa has agreed to be part of this event and will ride at the end of the parade. DO NOT include Santa as part of your entry. 
  10. No animals (of any kind) are allowed.
  11. Deviation from any of the above Rules, Regulations, and Procedures may result in the applicant not being allowed to participate in the parade. The Franklin County Chamber reserves the right to dismiss any entry that is: 1) Deemed a safety issue or hazard to any entry, participant, or parade spectator or 2) Offensive by design or decoration. 

**DISCLAIMER**
In recent years, we have seen a great turnout for the parade. Last year’s estimate of attendees was 1,000+ people. Please plan your candy/treat count accordingly.

2025 Parade theme: Winter Wonderland
*Theme is encouraged but not required

DEADLINE FOR ENTRY: Monday, December 1st, 4 p.m.

I agree to follow the above rules, regulations, and procedures: