The Winston County Chamber will host several events as the Christmas holidays approach.
On December 4, the CHAMBER will host a Jungle Bell Market for shopping opportunities with businesses at the Louisville Community Shelter.
On December 6, the CHAMBER, City of Louisville and other community partners will host a Christmas parade.
The 2021 Christmas Parade is scheduled for Monday, December 6, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. This year’s theme is "It's a Hallmark Christmas".
Please read the following rules carefully and return you registration form with the $15 entry fee to the CHAMBER of Commerce office by Wednesday. December1st. Please call Amy Hillyer at 662-773-8719 with any questions.
•Each entrant must complete the Parade Application and pay the$15 entry fee by December 1.
· Float sand entries MUST be decorated according to the theme."It's a Hallmark Christmas".· Each entrant MUST give the entire length of the float to allow enough space in the line up.
•Any music played during the parade MUST be Christmas Music.
•Scout Troops, band members. etc. MUST be in uniform if they are walking.
•No stopping to perform unless it is in front of the judges in order to be judged.
•Floats will not be judged at the coliseum or in the lineup before the parade.
· Pageant winners must be from the current year.
· Parade begins at the Coliseum on Ivy Avenue and ends at Fair Elementary on Columbus Ave.
•Children 15 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
•Do not throw candy or anything else from your float, car or truck.
•Absolutely no float, with the exception of the last parade float, will have a Santa Claus.
•No pamphlets or flyers are to be handed out. No political signage is allowed.
· If you are not on time for the line upon Ivy Avenue you will NOT be allowed to join the parade.
•You MUST go to the coliseum before lining up for the parade and pick up your line-up number.
•Please know the name of your organization when picking up your line-up number.
•Line up beginsat 4:30 p.m. Please be in your place at 5:15 p.m. The parade will begin at 5:30 p.m.
· NO four wheelers allowed.
· Horses require a separate entry fee and will not be allowed to ride without an entry form.
The December events will wrap-up with two nights of special shopping on December 9 and December 16 with Downtown After Dark.
