Clarification – 12/05/2023
Regarding the prohibition of business solicitation, two things are NOT permitted.
- Entry’s of vehicles/floats that do not have any Christmas decorations, just business branding/advertising.
- Distribution of business flyers or business swag absent any Christmas theme.
An example of an acceptable business promotion is walkers distributing candy with business cards attached.
Important Safety Update
The Clayton Rotary Club and The Town of Clayton are working to re-emphasize to all parade participants the long-established set of safety measures for the Clayton Christmas Parade slated for Saturday, December 9th. As with any special event, safety is the Town’s number one priority. Incident action plans are in place and are constantly being adjusted to ensure the safest environment possible.
The Clayton Police Department will be at the High School staging area verifying the information that was provided as part of registration hasn’t changed for vehicles and drivers participating in the parade. Please have vehicle registration and driver’ licenses available for review.
As a reminder, parade participants are not permitted to throw candy, favors, or other materials from floats or vehicles. These items may be passed out by participants walking on the street accompanying the floats. Political and business solicitation materials may NOT be distributed in any form or manner.
For a complete list of parade rules, please visit Parade Rules.
Thank you! We look forward to a wonderful and safe parade!
PARADE WILL GO ON REGARDLESS OF WEATHER
Please use the links below to download the Instructions you and your Team will need for the 2023 Parade. The Parade Lineup is now posted below for download by Entrants and all their participants.
It is critical you regularly check this page before the Parade for any changes or updates! Please communicate this information to all of your participants in the Parade by sharing a link to this page. It is critical Parade participants have copies of the maps and instructions for Parade assembly and end of Parade flow so they know where to go and to ensure float riders SAFETY. You and your team’s cooperation is essential to making the Parade a happy and safe event.
- PLEASE SHARE THE LINK TO THIS PAGE WITH EVERYONE IN YOUR GROUP – good communications makes for a smooth event. NOTE, THE ROUTE IS SAME AS 20212– be sure everyone knows!
- PLEASE ARRIVE WITHIN YOUR TIME WINDOW (INCLUDED THE LINEUP DOCUMENT) – float riders may arrive after the float but should be in place by no later than 2:15 PM.
- PLEASE FOLLOW DIRECTIONS FROM VOLUNTEERS AND POLICE OFFICERS – they are there to help you and to ensure everyone’s safety!
- PLEASE FOLLOW THE END OF PARADE PLAN – this is the portion of the Parade with the greatest risk; please do not disembark from floats until you have reached your disembark location as shown on the Map. Remember kids will model adult behavior, be SAFE!
Thank you, dress for the weather and we will see you Saturday December 9th!
DOCUMENT DOWNLOAD LINKS: when you click on a link below it will open a new tab or page. Click on the image you see on the new page to open it and then download it to your computer for reference and printing.
Entrant Instructions and Maps – 2023
