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West Alabama Christmas PARAde

 

49th Annual West Alabama Christmas PARAde
Monday, December 8, 2025 (Downtown Tuscaloosa) 6:30PM

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

REGISTRATION DEADLINE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14th, 2025 11:59PM

Tree Lighting on the steps of the Tuscaloosa County Courthouse (5:30PM) 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 Heather Shipley at 205-562-3220 ext. 1806 or hshipley@tcpara.org
Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to our email list and follow us on social media for updates! 
Parade sponsorship opportunities available. 

 

SAVE THE DATE: Parade Participant Meeting | Tuesday, November 18, 2025 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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Sponsorship Information

Completed sponsorship forms can be emailed to Heather Shipley at hshipley@tcpara.org or 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 PAST SPONSORS

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