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HOLIDAY PARADE

HOLIDAY PARADE

December 6, 2019
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!

2019 Holiday Parade Theme is: A Whoville Holiday

HOLIDAY PARADE APPLICATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 21ST
WAUSAU EVENTS IS NO LONGER ACCEPTING ANY APPLICATIONS
WE DO NOT ACCEPT DAY OF FLOAT REGISTRATION


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
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The tree on the 400 Block will be lit for the first time following the parade.
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Warming Party after parade in Great Hall features music, hot chocolate & Santa visiting with the kids!

​New this year: Candy may be handed out by walkers associated with your float to spectators. NO candy may be thrown from vehicles or other means of transportation. If candy is seen in the air (thrown) from your float or from people associated with your float to spectators, your organization will not be allowed to participate in the parade for 3 years. Please respect our new  changes to ensure this will stay for future years as well.

Float Information
The deadline to submit a float application for 2019 is November 21st!

The Candy Sponsor Deadline is November 18th, 2019.


Float line-up starts at 4:30 p.m. in Marathon Park and line-up is on first-come, first-serve basis.

Items may be passed out by the walkers next to your float. 
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!

​The deadline to sponsor a page in the 2019 coloring book is November 13th.
2019 Sponsors
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Presenting Sponsor
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Candy Sponsors 
Reach for the Magic Destinations
Rosenberg for Wausau
Stolze's Wausau Auto Repair, LLC
Wausau Homes
The Family
Rivers Edge Campground
Rod's Towing & Service LLC
Mid-Wisconsin Beverage
Coloring Book Page Sponsors
Marathon County Employees Credit Union
Trinity on Stewart
Newman Catholic Schools
Reach for the Magic Destinations
Rosenberg for Wausau
Brainard Funeral Home
Schuette Metals Inc.
Rib Mnt Lutheran Church
CI Pediatric Therapy Centers
Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes
Marathon County Youth Hockey
EatStreet
3M
Central Wisconsin Holding
Rivers Edge Campground
First Impressions Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
Mid
-Wisconsin Beverage
Aspirus

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316 Scott Street
​Wausau, WI 54403
execdir@wausauevents.org
  • Home
  • About
    • Overview
    • Board of Directors
    • Staff
  • Events
    • Holiday Parade
    • Winter Brew Fest
    • Winter Fest
    • Summer Kickoff Weekend
    • Concerts on the Square
    • Marketplace Thursdays
    • Balloon and Rib Fest
    • Balloon Chase Run the Runway 5K Run/Walk
    • Chalkfest
    • Big Bull Falls Blues Fest
    • Beer & Bacon Fest
    • Harvest Fest
  • Sponsors
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteer
    • Sponsors
    • Vendors
  • Contact Us