Home for the Holidays

Please note: No Santa or Mrs. Claus costumes are allowed. Additionally, you may not throw candy or promotional items.

Items must be handed out along the edge of the parade route.
Throwing items from an entry is NOT allowed.

1.All units must be decorated using a holiday theme. Lights are encouraged. Equestrian units must take care of their own clean up during the parade. Any unit using a generator must have fire extinguisher and proper ventilation. Political entries are not allowed.

2.More than one vehicle or unit is allowed per entry within reason. The parade is designed to be short (approximately one-half hour) to allow for other events to take place.

3.Note that streets are not closed for the parade. Please consider the width and turning radius of your entry.

4.The parade begins at 5:30 PM from Washington and Franklin Streets and ends at Chapin Park at approximately 6:00PM. Please line up between 3:30 and 5:00; enter the lineup area from Franklin and Illinois Ave.

5.The City of Morris and volunteers of the Home for the Holidays Lighted Parade provide this fun, safe family tradition at no cost. Generous sponsors make this and other holiday events possible. The Committee has the right to decline entries that do not reflect the spirit of the event during the application process or during parade line-up.

Your submission implies you have read and understood these rules. Your entry implies your release of liability to the City of Morris, Home for the Holidays, and other involved entities for liability of injuries and/or lost or damaged items.

Thank you for your support to make the 17th annual City of Morris Lighted Holiday Parade a memorable one for children and families in our community!