City of Wartburg Christmas Parade

A Wartburg Holiday Tradition

Saturday, December 5, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Main Street

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This year's theme is "It's a Redneck Christmas" — think plaid, pines, pickups, and plenty of country Christmas cheer. Dust off the hay bales, string the lights on the tailgate, and come celebrate a country-style Christmas with your neighbors!

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ENTER THE PARADE

Businesses, churches, schools, clubs, families — everyone is welcome to enter. Click Register above to sign up, or download the entry form below and return it to City Hall with your entry fee.

Entry fee: $10.00 in advance · $15.00 on the day of the parade

Checks payable to City of Wartburg

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PARADE DIVISIONS

Commercial · Non-Commercial · Church · Antique Auto · Street Rod · Horses/Farm Animals  ATV/Side-by-Side · Schools/Pageants

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PARADE NIGHT

Lineup begins at 5:00 PM at Central High School.

Parade steps off at 6:00 PM, follows the normal route, and ends at First Baptist Church.

Entry numbers are handed out the night of the parade; lineup is first-come, first-served. Please attach your number to the right side of your entry.

Only one Santa this year — he'll be riding on the fire truck — so please, no other Santa Claus entries.

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AWARDS & REFRESHMENTS

After the parade, join us at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall for cookies and hot chocolate. First-, second-, and third-place trophies will be awarded in every division.

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QUESTIONS?

Call City Hall at (423) 346-2323.