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Henderson, NC Christmas Parade 2025
The Vance County Arts Council is pleased to announce the return of the Downtown Henderson Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 6, 2025. This annual event brings the community together to celebrate the holiday season with music, floats, and festive spirit in downtown Henderson.
Parade Details
The parade will begin at 2:30 PM in downtown Henderson.
Floats, fire trucks, and vehicles with trailers should line up on Raleigh Road (at Burger King) between 1:15 PM and 1:40 PM.
All other parade entries should arrive between 1:30 PM and no later than 2:00 PM.
The parade will conclude on Rose Avenue. Parents should pick up children in the courthouse parking lot on Rose Avenue after the parade.
Participate in the Parade
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!
Community participation is the heart of this event. We invite:
Local businesses and community organizations
Schools, marching bands, and dance teams
Churches, civic groups, and neighborhood associations
Fire departments, classic cars, and festive floats
A PDF registration form is available for download below:
Please complete and return it along with your entry fee by the deadline below.
Entry Deadline
All entry forms and fees must be received by Saturday, November 22, 2025.
Please note that no one will be allowed to participate without an entry form submitted by the deadline.
Professional Floats
Professional floats are available through Triangle Float Company.
Contact Mark Harris at trianglefloats@yahoo.com
or 919-410-5543 for details.
Contact Information
For additional information, contact:
Dr. Alice Clark Sallins, Parade Organizer
252-767-4579
The parade lineup has been set:
Henderson 2025 Christmas Parade Line up
1. Vance County High School ROTC
2. Police Chief Marcus Barrows
3. Retired Officer Vaughn
4. Sheriff’s Office
5. Sheriff’s Office
6. Mayor of Henderson: Melissa Elliot
7. Mayors Escorts (6)
8. City of Henderson Float
9. Vance County Government Float
10. Vance County Tourism Truck
11. Vance County Schools Float
12. E.O. Young School Float
13. E.O. Young School Marchers
14. Vance County Arts Council Float
15. Vance County Arts Council Truck
16. Dabney Elementary School
17. Dabney Elementary School Marchers
18. Fred’s Towing & Transport (2)
19. Vance County High School Administration Float
20. Badd Boys & Lady Badd Boys Social Club Truck
21. Badd Boys & Lady Badd Boys Social Club Marchers
22. Pride Of Vance #1263
23. Pride Of Vance #1263
24. Pride Of Vance #1263 Marchers
25. Dabney Elementary School Float
26. Dabney Elementary School Marchers
27. Karolina Slumpazz (UDQ)
28. Karolina Slumpazz (UDQ) Marchers
29. Henderson Collegiate High School Pride Band
30. Politeness Childcare Center
31. Campaign to Elect Eriz Burwell
32. Vance County Middle School Cheerleaders Marchers
33. Purple Admonition Band Float/Band
34. Elect Kelly Wade Perdue District 4 Vance County Commissioner 2026
35. The Sledge Institute (school) Elementary & Middle School Float
36. The Sledge Institute (school) Elementary & Middle Marchers
37. Gamma Kappa Sigma Alumni Chapter Float
38. Nuestro Porvenir LLC Truck
39. Nuestro Porvenir LLC SUV
40. Kerr Vance Academy Float
41. Kerr Vance Academy Marchers
42. Recreation/Queen of Hearts
43. Recreation/Queen of Diamonds Marchers
44. Daisy Garden Club Float
45. Daisy Garden Club Marchers
46. Vance Aquatics Kendrah Freeman
47. FLEX Ride by KARTS Float
48. Kernal Craze
49. Marie’s Childcare Home
50. Davis Royster Funeral Service
51. Davis Royster Funeral Service
52. Sandy Ridge Elementary School Drum Line
53. Alight Funeral & Cremation Services LLC (2)
54. Alight Funeral & Cremation Services LLC (2)
55. Ballet Arts Allstars Dancers
56. Ballet Arts Marchers
57. Henderson Crime Stoppers Float
58. Fresh Anointed Tabernacle of Deliverance
59. Fresh Anointed Tabernacle of Deliverance
60. E.M. Rollins School
61. E.M. Rollins School Marchers
62. Hubzone Technology Institute Float
63. Bradley’s Heating & Cooling Home Repair
64. Pinkston Street Principal’s Advisory Council King, Queen, Prince & Princess Float
65. Pinkston Street School Marchers
66. Family United Birthday Club Float
67. Franklin Vance Warren Opportunity Bus
68. Franklin Vance Warren Opportunity Bus
69. Vance County EMS (2)
70. Bear Pond Fire Department (2)**
71. Cokesbury Fire Department (2)**
72. Drewey Fire Department**
73. Epson Fire Department**
74. Kittrell Fire Department**
75. Hicksboro Fire Department**
76. Watkins Fire Department**
77. Watkins Fire Department**
78. Perry Memorial Library Bookmobile
79. Perry Memorial Library Marchers
80. Kearah’s Place Inc / KP Bingo Truck
81. Stem Early HS Marchers
82. Vance Early College Float
83. Masonic Lodge #249
84. 4 Point O Mobile Learning Clinic, Inc Bus
85. Carver Elementary School
86. Carver Elementary School Marchers
87. Inter-Roofing Truck
88. Zeb Vance Elementary School Float
89. Zeb Vance Elementary School
90. 252 Dancers
91. 252 dancers
92. Vance County High School Marching Band
93. L.B. Yancey Elementary School
94. L.B. Yancey Elementary School Marchers
95. Boys & Girls Club (Vance)
96. North Henderson Baptist Church Float
97. Vance County High School JV & Varsity Cheerleaders
98. Vance County Schools dance Group
99. Vance County Girls Varsity Basketball
100. Clarke Elementary School
101. Clarke Elementary School Marchers
102. Aycock Elementary School
103. Aycock Elementary School
104. Zeroto60 Motorcycle Club Truck
105. Vance County Arts Council Director
106. Santa Claus