HOLIDAY PARADE
November 30, 2018
6:30 p.m. (It will arrive Downtown by approximately 7 p.m.)
Marathon Park to the 400 Block
6:30 p.m. (It will arrive Downtown by approximately 7 p.m.)
Marathon Park to the 400 Block
Join us for a night full of twinkling lights, winter magic. and holiday spirit at the Wausau Holiday Parade! The route goes from Marathon Park to The 400 Block. Floats are announced by the emcees at the 400 Block. Afterwards, join us for the Tree Lighting on the 400 Block and then for a warming party in the Great Hall with a visit from Santa, music, cookies (while they last) and hot chocolate!
Congratulations to the winners of the 2017 Float Awards:
Winter Wonderland Award - reviDesign, Donation made to The Women's Community
Twinkle Award - Accu-Mix Concrete, Donation made to the American Red Cross of Wisconsin
Best Walking Float Award - Central Wisconsin Off-Road Cycling Coalition, Donation made to the Boys & Girls Club of the Wausau Area
Best Overall Float - Handcrafted Furniture Balloon Rides, LLC. and CoVantage Credit Union, Donation made to the Humane Society of Marathon County
Winter Wonderland Award - reviDesign, Donation made to The Women's Community
Twinkle Award - Accu-Mix Concrete, Donation made to the American Red Cross of Wisconsin
Best Walking Float Award - Central Wisconsin Off-Road Cycling Coalition, Donation made to the Boys & Girls Club of the Wausau Area
Best Overall Float - Handcrafted Furniture Balloon Rides, LLC. and CoVantage Credit Union, Donation made to the Humane Society of Marathon County
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Parade Information
Time: 6:30 p.m. (It will arrive Downtown by approximately 7 p.m.) Route: Marathon Park to the 400 Block via Stewart, 1st & Jefferson Candy handed out by Santa's elves at last float only The tree on the 400 Block will be lit for the first time following the parade. Warming Party after parade in Great Hall features music, hot chocolate & Santa visiting with the kids! Float Information
Any organization may have a float in the parade!
Float line-up starts at 4:30 p.m. in Marathon Park and line-up is on first-come, first-serve basis. Non-candy items may be passed out by the walkers next to your float. The only candy that is handed out is from the last float. 2018 Float Application Children's Coloring Book Information
Businesses and Organizations have the opportunity to sponsor a page in a Children's Coloring Book that will be handed out along the route! For just $75 your business can sponsor a page and put a message and your logo on the page. 2018 Coloring Book Page Sponsor Form |
2018 Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
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