It starts with a theme!

2024 Theme Contest opens September 9, 2024 and
closes October 1, 2024.

Every year we look to the community for our annual Parade Theme. The winning submission receives $100 prize and bragging rights! Check out the past themes for inspiration! We will announce the winner on October 4, 2024.

2024 Theme: California Christmas

Past Themes:

  • 2023 Christmas Around the World

  • 2022 All Aboard the Ornamental Express

  • 2021 Christmas Through the Decades

  • 2020 Christmas Candyland

  • 2019 Hometown Holidays

  • 2018 Lights, Camera, Action!

  • 2017 March of the Toys

  • 2016 T’was the Light Before Christmas

  • 2015 I’ll Be Home for Christmas: Honoring our men and women in uniform

  • 2014 Light Up the Christmas Spirit

  • 2013 Bright Lights, Christmas Delights

  • 2012 Redding’s Night of Twinkle Lights

  • 2011 Christmas Trees and Memories

  • 2010 The Sights and Sounds of Christmas

  • 2000 The Wonder of Christmas Morning