Featuring floats, walking groups, marching bands, horse groups, and decorated vehicles.

REGISTRATION OPENS FRIDAY, SEPT. 20TH — $40 Per Judged Entry ($35 Non-Judged)

Tree Lighting on the steps of the Tuscaloosa County Courthouse (5:15PM) before the parade (starts at 6:30PM).
Parade line-up begins at 4:00PM. All participants MUST be lined up no later than 5:30PM. 

For all parade questions please contact Sam Black at 205-331-5600 ext. 1405 or sblack@tcpara.org

Grand Marshal nominations open NOW! Parade entry registration will be open September 20th through November 15th.
Parade sponsorship opportunities will be released on or before entry registration.
Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to our email list and follow us on social media for updates!

SAVE THE DATE: Parade Participant Meeting | Tuesday, November 19, 2024 5:45PM at Belk Activity Center 

Attendance is highly encouraged as we will be going over several important items relating to the Parade.
This is when street assignments will be made and judged entries will receive their numbers. 
This will also be the perfect opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

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NOW Accepting Nominations for Grand Marshal(s) for the 2024 Parade!

NOMINATION SUBMISSION DEADLINE: OCT. 22, 2024

Complete the following form by the submission deadline — October 22, 2024

Forms may be completed by hand and scanned to hshipley@tcpara.org or
dropped off/mailed to 614 Greensboro Ave. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401.

You may also complete the form ONLINE: 

Nominees should be individuals having made a significant impact or contribution in West Alabama. Nominations may be submitted by youth, individuals, businesses, agencies, civic organizations, etc. from west Alabama. The following is criteria for nominating a person to be Grand Marshal:

• Significant community contribution(s)

• Lifetime achievements with a lasting community impact

• Career accomplishments

Completed nomination forms must be received by October 22, 2024 at 5:00 PM by one of the following methods:

1. Hand delivery — PARA Building (Downtown) 614 Greensboro Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

2. Mail — PARA (Grand Marshal Nominations) 614 Greensboro Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

3. Email — Heather Shipley, Marketing & PR Manager hshipley@tcpara.org

4. Online — Complete the electronic form here

Past Grand Marshal Information

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Sponsorship Information

Completed sponsorship forms can be emailed to Heather Shipley or delivered/mailed to:
 

Tuscaloosa PARA
Attn: Heather Shipley

614 Greensboro Ave.

Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

Parade Sponsors ($250 level and above) receive one FREE entry into the parade. Contact hshipley@tcpara.org
for sponsorship opportunities & to get your sponsor registration discount code to waive your parade entry fee.

THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 SPONSORS

The West Alabama Christmas Parade would not be possible without their generosity!

2022 PARADE SPONSORS

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2023 West Alabama Christmas Parade

Updated 2024 details, maps and information coming soon!