Anderson Christmas Parade & Celebration
Schedule
Sat, 06 Dec, 2025 at 03:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Dickman Town Center | Anderson, IN
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The City of Anderson is thrilled to announce the date and details for the 2025 Anderson Christmas Parade & Celebration!We’re excited to continue our beloved holiday traditions and introduce a few new and exciting activities this year!
3:00 PM Santa’s Arrival & Celebration Activities
5:30 PM Parade down Meridian St. (8th Street - 13th Street)
Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony Directly Follows the Parade
All Christmas Celebration activities are FREE for attendees.
Come downtown to see Santa arrive at 3pm and stay for the festivities!
Enjoy a Santa visit and receive a special gift, then take part in a variety of family-friendly activities.
New this Year: Don’t miss your chance to ride the Mechanical Rodeo Reindeer, a holiday favorite in the making!
Additional activities include: Free Ice Skating, Visits with Santa, A Live Christmas Camel, Mechanical Rodeo Rudolph, Games and Prizes, Snowball Fights, Live Reindeer, Christmas Carolers, Photo Booth, Free Hot Cocoa, Free Cookies, Letters to Santa, Giant Inflatables, and more!
🌟 Parade applications are also now open!
Local businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations are invited to participate. Parade participation is free, so start planning your creative holiday float or entry today!
This is an evening parade, so light it up! The more lights, the merrier. Please remember that all music should be holiday-themed and family-friendly.
Parade Application Link: https://forms.gle/rN3r9wu9XYJZ9XHHA
Applications also available on the city website home page www.cityofanderson.com
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Where is it happening?
Dickman Town Center, 12th Street and Meridian Street,Anderson,IN,United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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