Join us for a festive celebration at the Downtown Henderson Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 7, 2024, starting at 3:00 PM! Bring your family and friends to enjoy a magical afternoon filled with Christmas cheer, festive floats, and holiday music. Come see beautifully decorated floats and vehicles, marching bands, and local groups spreading the spirit of the season.

Parade Highlights:

Floats will compete for cash prizes, awarded based on creativity and Christmas spirit.
Candy will be passed out by marchers (no candy will be thrown from vehicles for safety).
A special appearance by Santa Claus, appointed by the Fire Department! 🎅
Important Information for Participants:

Line-up: All parade entries must be ready by 2:20 PM.
Themes: Every entry must be decorated with a Christmas theme to participate.
Safety First: Motorcycles, horses, and unauthorized vehicles will not be allowed.

In case of severe weather, the parade will be rescheduled for Saturday, December 14, 2024. Please stay tuned for updates.

Let’s celebrate the season with joy and togetherness. We look forward to seeing you there!

https://vanceartscouncil.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Christmas-Parade-2024-Rules-and-Regulations.pdf

The Parade Lineup!

Downtown Henderson Christmas Parade

Lineup

1. Police Chief Marcus Barrows

2. Sheriff Curtis Brame

3. Vance County Sheriff’s Office

4. Vance County Sheriff’s Office

5. Vance County High School Air Force JROTC

6.  Mayor Melissa Elliott

7.  Henderson City Council

8.  Henderson City Council

9.  Vance County Government  Float

10. Vance County Arts Council               

11.  EO Young  Float                                            

12.  EO Young

13. Vance County Schools Central Office   Float                     

14. Vance County Schools Central Office  

15.  Dabney Elementary School                   

16.  Dabney Elementary School  Marchers                                                                  

17. Aycock  Elementary School                  

18. Aycock  Elementary School                  

19. Carver Elementary School                    

20. Clarke Elementary School 

21. Clarke Elementary School  Marchers                   

22. Boys & Girls Club of  North Carolina

23.  North Henderson Baptist Church  Float

24. L.B. Yancey Elementary School             

25. L.B. Yancey Elementary School   Marchers          

26. New Hope Elementary School              

27. Students Against Violence Everywhere  SAVE              

28. Vance County High Showtime Band

29. Pinkston Street Elementary School  

30. Pinkston Street Elementary School  

31. Pinkston Street Elementary School  Marchers 

32. Zeb Vance  Elementary School  Float   

33. Zeb Vance Elementary School      

34. E. M. Rollins Steam Academy  Float      

35. E. M. Rollins Steam Academy  Marchers     

36. Vance Granville Community College

37. Vance County Early College   Float            

38.  STEM Early High School  Marchers            

39. Vance County Middle School Cheerleaders  Marchers       

40. First Baptist Church Youth Group  Float

41. Davis Royster Funeral Service                   

42. Davis Royster Funeral Service                   

43. Davis Royster Funeral Service                                    

44. Sandy Ridge Drumline/Mighty Marching Stars             

45.  Zeroto60 Motorcycle Club

46.  City of Henderson  Public Works                                

47.  City of Henderson  Public Works                                

48.  City of Henderson  Public Works                                 

49.  Cokesbury  Volunteer Fire Dept

50.   Cokesbury  Volunteer Fire Dept

51.  Vance County Fire Dept

52.  Vance County EMS

53.  Watkins Volunteer Fire Dept

54.  Watkins Volunteer Fire Dept                                

55.  Bearpond Volunteer Fire Dept

56.  Bearpond Volunteer Fire Dept

57.  Vance County Rescue Squad              

58.  Vance County Rescue Squad   

59.  Fred’s Towing                                        

60.  Alight Funeral & Cremation Service LLC                          

61.  Alight Funeral & Cremation Service LLC 

62.  The Sledge Institute   Marchers

63. Silky Smooth Drumline

64.  Perry’s Memorial Library  Float 

65.  Franklin Vance-Warren Opp. Inc Head Start Bus                                   

66.  Franklin Vance-Warren Opp. Inc Head Start Bus                                   

67.  Unique Dance Queens LLC

68.  Boy Scout Troop  605  Float

69.  Girl Scout Troop 245  Marchers

70.  Badd Boyz & Lady Badd Boyz               

71.  Badd Boyz & Lady Badd Boyz               

72.  Badd Boyz & Lady Badd Boyz    Marchers           

73.  Pride of  Vance Elk Lodge #1263                                                  

74.  Pride of  Vance Elk Lodge #1263                                                    

75.   Pride of  Vance Elk Lodge #1263 Marchers            

76.  Maria Parham Health   Float                            

77.  Purple Admonition Band

78.  Fresh Anointed Tabernacle Royal Court & Youth Dept  Float

79.  Marie’s Child Care Home

80.  Vance County HS Girl’s Basketball/ JV and Varsity Cheerleaders         

81.  Vance County HS Admin and Front Office Staff  Float

82.  R L Wright Funeral Service                                                

83.  HTI   Hubzone  Float 

84.  FUM C Fuerza y Union Multiple                                                  

85.  FUM C Fuerza y Union Multiple   Marchers       

86.  Henderson Crime Stoppers  Float

87.  Advantage Care In Home Service                               

88.  Advantage Care In Home Service  Float         

89. Hendfact Henderson Fuerza Activa     

90. Hendfact Henderson Fuerza Activa     

91.  Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc Phi Zeta Chapter  Float                                  

92.  Henderson Collegiate “Pride of Sound” Marching Band

93.  HV Recreation and Parks Cheerleaders

94.  Seahawks Football Team                                                            

95.  Queen Of  Diamonds Dance Team

96.   Ken’s Construction

97.   Back To Eden

98.   M. M. EAT

99.   Ballet Arts Allstars                                   

100. Ballet Arts Allstars                                   

101. Vance County Arts Council         

102.  Santa Claus

103. Henderson Police Dept