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Beginning with the 2022 Parade entrant registration went online only (note, we use PayPal for its secure payment process).  We do NOT accept any other form of registration and payment!

Registration Deadline:  registrations will be accepted until Midnight pm, Friday November 24, 2023.  Registrations will close and not be accepted thereafter. We need sufficient time to set the order of the entrants, communicate this information to the entrant leads and allow the leads time to communicate instructions to their participants.

We are excited to have you as part of this year’s Clayton Christmas Parade!


Please Be Advised,

As Co-Hosts, the Rotary Club of Clayton and Town of Clayton at their sole discretion,

Reserve the right to reject any applicant for any reason or no reason.


INSTRUCTIONS


Preparing to Register:  Step One – Route & Rules Review

First, please download and review the 2023 Parade route (same as 2022).  You are responsible for ensuring everyone in your group knows and is capable of completing the route, particularly if they are walking.

PDF icon2023 Clayton Christmas Parade Route

PDF icon2023 Clayton Christmas Parade Assembly Area Map

PDF icon2023 Clayton Christmas Parade Entrant Finish Map

Next, download the “Rules and Requirements” for reference.

  PDF icon Clayton Christmas Parade Entrant Rules and Requirements

The Rotary Club of Clayton and the Town of Clayton as Parade Co-Hosts, are first and foremost interested in the safety of all participants including entrants, spectators, volunteers, neighbors along the parade route and public safety personnel.  The parade has a long history as a fun and joyous celebration of the holiday season for children and adults.  Your anticipated cooperation in following the Entrant Rules and Requirements will help ensure your safety and that of the other participants.  We thank you in advance for your cooperation and for your commitment to be a part of this great annual event.

Entrants must observe all rules and regulations, and the instructions of Parade Marshalls and Town Public Safety personnel.  The Rotary Club and Town Parade Team reserves the right at its sole discretion, to make any changes to the rules at any time without notice as it deems necessary.  Any entrant or member of any entrant organization that fails to follow any rule or instruction willfully or out of negligence before, during or after the Parade may, at the sole discretion of the Rotary Club and Town Parade Team or a member of the Town of Clayton Police, be removed from the Parade at any time and/or prohibited from participating in future parades.

Preparing to Register:  Step Two – Gather Your Registration Information

  • Entrant contact information. When completing the registration form, you will see we ask for a Responsible Party and Contact Person.  One individual may fulfill both roles.  However, the Responsible Party must be the individual the organization has officially given the authority to act on behalf of the organization and must be the same individual who assumes responsibility for compliance with the Entrant Rules and Requirements form on behalf of the organization.
  • What you plan to enter in the parade:  people, vehicles & animals.
  • Vehicle information for all vehicles including but not limited to bicycles, tractors, golf carts, trailers, etc.:  type, length, state registration information if registered as required by law (plate/tag number and the State in which it is registered).
  • Vehicle(s) Driver Information (all drivers must be 18 or older and have a valid driver’s license):  name, date-of-birth, driver’s license number and licensure State.
  • Payment information.

Pre-Decorated Floats

If you are interested in a Pre-Decorated Float, prior to registering please click on the Float Image below for information on, and photos of the Pre-Decorated Floats available for rent.  Please make note of the number of your preferred float which will be requested during the registration process.  These floats are rented on a first come, first serve basis and we do our best to accommodate your preference.

Pre-decorated floats from other than our approved vendor will NOT be accepted.

These floats require additional coordination during set up which is part of our agreement with our vendor.


An application will only be considered complete for review and approval when the Clayton Rotary Club has received the Registration form and correct payment by no later than the registration deadline.


 Online Registration

To register and pay please use the form below.  Please note that you will be taken to a Secure PayPal checkout page once you complete your selections and submit payment via a credit card.

Entry Fees

Please Note fees are per vehicle or group, not per entry.  For example, a vehicle towing a float, followed by walkers will have one fee for the vehicle and float, and a second fee for the walkers.  Please check all fees applicable to your entry.

Pre-Decorated Floats:  Rental Fees

There are a limited number of pre-decorated floats available for rent (see information and photos here).  All floats must be Paid In Full when the order is placed:  No Exceptions!  Fee includes the tow vehicle.  If interested, please check your selection.

Entries With Children

You must complete this Section if you have children participating in your entry.

Online Registration Form