Hometown Holiday Celebration

Parade Rules

• This event is rain or shine.
• One registration per group.
• All entries must be of a “Holiday Theme.” Lights and music are encouraged.
• All entries must be safe for both passengers and spectators.
• Auto entries are limited to 10 vehicles.
• Entries must not exceed a height of 14 feet.
• All entries involving animals are responsible for removing any excrement from the formation area and parade route.
• The parade will feature an official Santa and Mrs. Claus. No other Santa or Mrs. Claus entries, except inanimate ones, are allowed.
• Items or actions not permitted:
  • Distribution of candy, flyers or other items is not permitted.
  • Political propaganda is prohibited.
  • Advertising is not permitted. Company names may not dominate entries. An example of acceptable wording is: “Happy Holidays from [Your Company Name].”
• The Order of March (position in the parade) will be determined at the discretion of parade officials.
• A confirmation email with check-in details will be sent the week of the event.
• All entries must check in by 4:30 p.m. Late arrivals may not be allowed to participate.
• The parade starts promptly at 5:00 p.m. and will last approximately one hour. The route, down Main Street, is about one mile in length.
• This is a forward-moving parade. Stopping or reversing direction along the parade route is not permitted.
• A designated disband area will be located at the end of the parade route. For entries with children, the entry coordinator should designate a safe area outside of the disband area for child pick-up. An adult must be assigned to chaperone any children.
• All parade rules and instructions from officials must be followed. The City of Pleasanton reserves the right to refuse or remove any entry that does not comply.