Christmas in the City & Parade

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Christmas Parade application

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Length in Feet of Vehicle & Trailer

Type of Entry: Check ALL that apply *

• Walking
• Mascot
• Band
• Float
• Vehicle
• Classic Car
• Emergency Vehicle
• Other (specify below)

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• Religious
• Business/Organization
• Non-Profit
• School
• Club
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Description of entry as it relates to Christmas or holiday season. Please be specific as possible *

I understand that my application does not guarantee entry in the parade and I will be notified via phone or email by the Bessemer City Parks & Recreation Department. *

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Applicant hereby certifies that all activities to be conducted in the booth(s) provided shall be lawful in all respects. In consideration of the space provided during the Bessemer City’s Christmas in the City, applicant does hereby acquit and forever discharge the City of Bessemer City, and Duke Power and their members, agents and employees, and all other persons, firms, corporations or partnerships of and from any and all claims, actions, causes of actions, demands, rights, damages, costs, loss of services, expenses and compensations whatsoever, which the undersigned applicant may have or which may hereafter accrue on account of or in any way growing out of any and all known and unknown, foreseen and unforeseen, bodily and personal injuries and property damage and the consequences thereof by applicant’s participation in the activity above. The undersigned has read the foregoing and fully understands it. *

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About Christmas in the City

This year’s Christmas in the City Festival takes place on Sunday, November 22, 2026, 4:00 to 6:00 PM in Downtown.

Vendors

A variety of food and non-profit vendors. Visit downtown vendors and businesses for your Christmas shopping.

Activities

Santa Claus and special characters.

Parade

The 2026 Annual Christmas Parade is Sunday, November 22, 2026 at 4:30 PM. Route: the parade starts on North 14th Street, turns left onto West Virginia Avenue (downtown), then left onto North 8th Street, ending at Kevin Millwood Park.

Tree lighting

Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Sunday, November 22, 2026 at 6:00 pm or following the end of the parade, with caroling, fellowship and photos.

Parade application

The online parade application will be added here once forms are rebuilt.