“An Essential Christmas” celebrating our essential workers, will be the theme for the 2020 Princeton Christmas parade to be held on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.
In an effort to continue with this long standing Princeton tradition, some changes have been made:
There will be a change in the parade route to allow for social distancing. The parade line-up will begin at the Princeton Community High School. The route will be provided at a later date.
All parade entries this year must be mobile units, i.e. floats, vehicles, golf carts, etc. No walking units will be allowed to encourage a continual flow of the parade. All participants riding on/in mobile units will be encouraged to wear masks and/or practice safe social distancing.
No candy will be thrown to spectators. In an effort to discourage a large gathering of spectators in one area, there will not be a courthouse lighting ceremony prior to this year’s parade.
Santa will be included in the parade; however, there will be no visits with Santa following the parade. Parade entries will not be judged and no trophies will be presented.
Residents are encouraged to decorate their own vehicles and participate in the parade.
The parade will be broadcast on Facebook Live making it accessible to those who are not able or willing to attend in person.
In an effort to provide a safe and fun experience for everyone, as well as following the Governor’s guidelines for getting Indiana “Back on Track”, we ask that if you do not feel well, please stay home.
The parade may be cancelled at any time if changes are made state or locally to social distancing guidelines that prohibit such gatherings or deemed unsafe by the parade committee.
Participation in the parade is free. Those interested in participating in the Christmas parade can contact the Gibson County Visitors & Tourism Bureau at 812-385-0999 or via e-mail at kelly@gibsoncountyin.org. Parade entry forms and sponsorship forms can be downloaded from the Gibson County Visitors & Tourism website at www.gibsoncountyin.org
