2025 SNOPELIKA Parade Entry Application

Thank you for your interest in participating in the Opelika Christmas Parade!

🎄 The SNOPELIKA Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting will take place on Friday, December 5th, at 5:30 PM.

This year’s theme is "A Who-ville Holiday." We invite participants to get creative and bring the magical world of Dr. Seuss to life! Think The Grinch, Cindy Lou Who, Whoville’s quirky homes, candy-cane-striped costumes, and whimsical floats full of Seuss-inspired cheer.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

  • Homemade floats that follow the Who-ville Holiday theme will receive priority.
  • NO SANTA COSTUMES ALLOWED.
  • Submitting an application does not guarantee a spot in the parade.
  • Application Deadline: October 15
  • Notification of Acceptance: Participants will be notified by November 5
  • Payment Deadline: Once confirmed, you will be invoiced. Payment must be received by November 21 to secure your spot.
  • Participation Fee: $50 (cash, check or card accepted)
  • Only HANDCRAFTED FLOATS are entered into the float competition. The floats are judged on Creativity, Originality, Neatness and Theme Adherence. Prizes will be awarded as follows: 1st -  $300, 2nd -  $200, 3rd -  $100. 
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Contact Information

Please note this is the name that will be announced by our emcee.

Please include your first AND last name.

Please include their first AND last name.

Driver Information

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About Your Float

What would you like attendees to know about your organization?

Note: This description will be reviewed by the parade committee to determine lineup selections. Please provide as much detail as possible about your planned decorations, theme, and overall design so we know exactly what to expect from your entry.

For marching bands, please select 40ft.

Hold Harmless Agreement

In consideration of being allowed to participate in the Opelika Christmas Parade, I, the undersigned, have read the guidelines and understand that failure to comply with them will result in my organization being excluded from future parades. I also do hereby release and forever discharge and indemnify and hold harmless the Opelika Chamber of Commerce as well as its insurers and participants against loss from and against any and all claims, demands or actions in law or inequity that may hereafter at any time be made or brought by myself, my organization, or anyone on behalf of such for the purpose of enforcing a claim resulting in damage, injury, death or any other adverse result which may arise in connection with any association and/or participation in this parade.  It is agreed that this Release and Hold Harmless Agreement is to relieve parties herein from any and all liability or exposure to liability regardless of the nature and regardless of causation.  I also give permission for the Opelika Chamber of Commerce to take photographs for publicity purposes and use.  The Opelika Chamber of Commerce accepts no responsibility for lost or stolen items before, during, or after the Christmas Parade.  I hereby acknowledge that the terms herein are contractual in nature and that I have read and understand this Release Agreement.