Gallipolis Christmas Parade

Schedule

Sat Dec 06 2025 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Downtown Gallipolis, OH 45631 | Gallipolis, OH

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When:
December 6th, 2025
Parade lineup at NOON
Parade begins at 1:00 PM
Registration Details:
Registration deadline is December 1st. Free to participate.
Use the link below to register. https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/bnttv67
Parade Rules:
1. Parade line-up information & maps will be emailed the week of the Parade.
2. No other Santa than our REAL SANTA, who will be at the end of the parade. We don’t want to confuse our younger parade watchers.
3. Horses, Mules, Ponies, etc. units MUST clean up after live animals as they move through the parade route, OR have animals equipped with manure bags.
4. All parade units must perform in a forward motion, no pauses, stops or back steps.
5. All units must be at the parade area designated in your line-up packet at 12:00 pm; line-up will be coordinated by the local Kiwanis Club.
6. Nothing will be thrown, passed out, given away, or distributed by anyone riding in the parade or on a float. Walkers may hand items to attendees.
7. No excessive use of sirens or air horns.
8. Any explicit language, banners, posters, or slogans can result in your immediate dismissal from the parade.
9. Breaking of any rules will result in ineligibility to enter into future Gallipolis Christmas Parades.
10. Deadline to register December 1st!
Other Information:
Emails will be sent the week of the parade with your line-up information. Walking groups are to line up on Locust Street (Duke's Cleaners & Bossard Library). Cars, Pickup Trucks, Vans, and minibusses are to line up on Upper Second Avenue. Please DO NOT block personal driveways during line-up!!
Fire Trucks, Tow Trucks, and Semi Trucks are to line up on Ohio Avenue (GDC/City Pool) and be ready to drive to Mill Creek, then to Upper Second Avenue.
Contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-800-765-6482
Website: www.visitgallia.com
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Downtown Gallipolis, OH 45631, Gallipolis City School District, 61 State St, Gallipolis, OH 45631, United States

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