Grand Ledge Chamber of Commerce

This event has completed.

12/5/2025 - 12/5/2025
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST

To ensure the health and safety of parade participants, everyone involved in the program, from volunteers to staff to spectators, must follow guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The Chamber is not responsible for individuals or businesses who sign up for the parade and don’t act responsible nor are they responsible for parade attendees and their actions.

Everyone in attendance is required to follow current public safety and city guidelines.

Registration:

• The Chamber welcomes the participation of all people regardless of age, race, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, or religion affiliation and prohibits parade participants from engaging in any type of discriminatory or inflammatory action or behavior.  
• Organizations/groups must register in advance, and registrations will be reviewed and approved. The Chamber reserves the right to deny any registration from parade participation.
• Additionally, and this is very important - there is only ONE Santa we have in this parade and he is at the end on the GL Firetruck. So, in the interest of not confusing children, please do NOT have anyone dressed as Santa on your floats. We appreciate your understanding.

Lineup/Staging Area (ORCHARD STREET, one block north of Halbert Street): 

• Assigned lineup and cone number will be communicated to the contact person listed prior to the event day, and lineup begins at 6:00 PM.
• Parade begins at 7:00 PM. Lineup cone #1 will be along the Grand Ledge Fire Station and continues down Halbert Street. Parade route will proceed down N. Bridge Street across the bridge to S. Bridge Street and end at the Sun Theater. Route subject to change as warranted by emergency personnel. 

Safety:

• Two designated chaperones MUST walk alongside all floats and large vehicles to ensure a kid-free safety zone throughout the parade route.
• Participants shall follow all direction and guidance provided by police/fire personnel and parade coordinators.
• All drivers must have a current and applicable driver’s license, vehicle registration, and vehicle insurance.
• No alcoholic beverages or illegal substances may be on or in any unit.
• Vehicles and float unit length may not exceed State of Michigan requirements for truck and trailer or tractor-trailer units.
• It is recommended all vehicles and/or floats have a working ABC Fire Extinguisher.

 Throws and Item Distribution:

• Safety for spectators and parade participants is critical.  Therefore, ALL ITEMS MUST BE HANDED to spectators along the parade route. No throwing of candy or similar items will be allowed and parade participants must be alert for children at all times. Organizations/groups may distribute candy, small toy items, literature, brochures…etc.  Offensive and sexually explicit materials are strictly prohibited.

Parade Entry Fees:

• Chamber Members: Free, login required
• Non-Members: $5
• Elected Office Position: $100
• Important Registration Policy: The Chamber recognizes that unexpected circumstances may arise. While registration fees are non-refundable, registrations may be transferred to another registrant with prior notification to the Chamber. This flexibility allows us to allocate event resources efficiently. By completing registration, you acknowledge and agree to this policy.