City of Calexico Christmas Parade 2026



City of Calexico Christmas Parade 2026


Theme: Santa's Workshop
Saturday, December 12, 2026
10:00 a.m.
Historic Downtown Calexico

Join us for one of Calexico’s most cherished holiday traditions! The 60th Annual Christmas Parade will bring together floats, marching bands, dancers, equestrians, performers, and more - all spreading joy and holiday spirit through the heart of our community.

At the end of the parade, don’t miss the Christmas Festival & Awards Ceremony at Rockwood Plaza Park, featuring music, food, celebration, and recognition of the best entries.
 

 This year, we will have the following Float Competitions:

  • Best School Float
  • Best Community Organization/Non-Profit Float
  • Best Business Float
  • Best Faith-Based Float

  • Awards will be presented at Rockwood Plaza Park immediately following the parade.

     

Registration Fees

  • Early Bird Registration – through October 31:
    Schools, Honorably Discharged Veterans & Sponsors – FREE
    Regular Entries – $15
    Elected Officials/Public Office/Running for Public Office – $70
     
  • Regular Registration Fees:
    Schools, Honorably Discharged Veterans & Sponsors – FREE
    Regular Entries – $30
    Elected Officials/Public Office/Running for Public Office – $125

 

How to Register

  1. Complete the Parade Entry Form.
  2. Submit your form along with all required participant liability waivers.
    • If your entry has no fee: Email your completed form & waivers to recreation@calexico.ca.gov (Subject line: PARADE + Entry Name).
    • If your entry has a fee:
      • Option 1: Email your form & waivers, then call us to make your payment by debit/credit card.
      • Option 2: Bring your form and payment to:
        Calexico Recreation Department
        707 Dool Avenue, Calexico, CA 92231
  3. Call the Calexico Recreation Department at (760) 768-2176 if you need more information.

Deadline to submit application and waivers: Monday, November 30 by 5:00 p.m.

 

Parade Guidelines

  • Formation begins at 7:30 a.m. at Second Street and Blair Avenue.
  • This is a forward motion parade—entries may not stop to perform along the route.
  • Throwing items into the crowd or handing out candy is not allowed.
  • No live Santa Claus entries allowed (the City provides Santa).
  • Floats may not exceed: 7 ft wide x 25–30 ft long x 20 ft tall.
  • All descriptions, music, and visuals must be family friendly.
  • The City reserves the right to remove non-compliant entries.

 

Ready to Join?

Click Here for Parade Entry Form 

 

Extra Individual Liability Waiver Form