Longest Running in the USA!
Peoria's 135th Annual Santa Claus Parade
Nov 25, 2022
Downtown Peoria
Peoria Area Community Events (PACE) is pleased to announce the theme of the 135th Annual Santa Claus Parade is “Winter Wonderland”. The parade, scheduled to step off at 9:15 a.m. on November 25, 2022, is the longest running holiday parade in the country. The parade features costumed characters, novelty walking units, decorated floats, marching bands, and of course Santa Claus.
Costumes and floats depicting the parade theme “Winter Wonderland” will compete for awards presented for the Best Novelty Unit, Best Overall Unit, Best New Entry, Best Commercial Float Entry, Best Non-Profit Float Entry, and Best Religious Float Entry.
Applications are now available for entering the 2022 Santa Claus Parade and can be downloaded on this page. Area businesses and organizations wishing to participate should contact PACE at 691-3553. All entries must be submitted by October 28th, 2022.
Best Commercial Float: Saxony Court Senior Living
Best Commercial Float: Aaron Kilgore State Farm
Best Non Profit Float: The Y's Riverplex
Best Non Profit Float: Nitche Theater Arts NFP
Best Novelty Entry: Royal Family Dance Team
Best Overall Unit “SANTA AWARD”: The Y's Riverplex
Coming soon.
