Float Information
Every year we invite local companies, organizations, and others to be a part of our annual Santa Claus Parade. It is a perfect opportunity to reach out to the community and express your thanks and appreciation for all of their support throughout the year.
Please see the below Rules and Regulations regarding Float expectations, they can also be found in the downloadable Float Application.
Please see the below Rules and Regulations regarding Float expectations, they can also be found in the downloadable Float Application.
Float Application
Looking for an opportunity to showcase your company or organization?
Why not enter a float in this year's Woodstock Santa Claus Parade. It's a fun and inexpensive way to reach thousands of spectators, while celebrating the holiday season.
If you wish to enter a float, please download a copy of the Float Application Form below:
Why not enter a float in this year's Woodstock Santa Claus Parade. It's a fun and inexpensive way to reach thousands of spectators, while celebrating the holiday season.
If you wish to enter a float, please download a copy of the Float Application Form below:
Rules and Regulations
ALL FLOATS (which includes trailers, buses, cars, wagons, etc.) MUST comply with all of the following:
- Floats must be appropriately decorated and should be made of durable materials that can withstand wind, rain and/or snow conditions. Also, please ensure that float decor is secured, as no persons are permitted to ride on the floats after the disbandment area. Corporate vehicles (wrapped) are invited to participate, but must be decorated or will not be permitted to participate in the parade.
- Floats must have Christmas and/or flood lights to ensure spectator visibility.
- The name of your group must appear on the front and both sides of your float and be properly lit to ensure that the spectators and judges can see the name of your organization.
- Floats can incorporate music, but the sound cannot exceed a distance of 30 feet.
- Floats with generators must have a fire extinguisher. All combustible materials (i.e. cardboard, paper, straw, etc.) must be at least 3 feet away from the generator. Please note that floats may be inspected.
- To prevent large gaps during the parade, ensure that your float remains an appropriate distance (50 - 60’ or approximately 3 car lengths) from the one in front of you – you must maintain a consistent speed. This should be discussed with the driver of your float prior to the start of the parade. There will be Parade Marshals along the parade route to ensure that there are no gaps. You must comply with their directions.
- Do not use the horns on transport trucks, as the loud noise scares young children.
- Absolutely nothing (i.e. candy, handouts, flyers, toys, coupons, balloons, etc.) can be distributed to spectators along the parade route.
- Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus cannot be incorporated on your float (elves are permitted). The Parade Committee provides the only Santa.
- All entries utilizing horses must provide a clean-up crew to follow. Proof of the crew must be shown prior to the parade.
- Communication is key! Float organizers must communicate with drivers as to what is expected of them. Please be sure to inform your driver who they are driving for.
Float Order
Check back here closer to Parade Date for the order of the floats.
This listing is subject to change, and the definite numbers will be given to the float drivers and various entries on Saturday when the floats arrive for marshaling on the racetrack.
