November 7, 2024 - J.J. Ford will serve as Grand Marshal of the Annual Santa’s Christmas Parade. The parade, presented by HR Group, LLC, will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024 beginning at 6:00 p.m. Sponsor for the Grand Marshal is Dazzle Me Pink & Blue.
J.J. Ford was the recipient of the 2023 Distinguished Service Award and was recognized at the annual Shelby County Chamber of Commerce awards banquet for her contributions in and around Shelby County.
Categories for the 2024, “A North Pole Fantasy” themed parade will include: Individuals, Schools, Businesses, Churches and Civic Organizations. Parade participants are asked to decorate with lights for the nighttime parade and have audible Christmas music playing. There are applicable rules and considerations for entries with horses. Judges will award cash prizes to the top three places in each category, First $100, Second $50 and Third $25 and the Overall Best in Show Float will receive $250 cash prize. The City of Center is the Parade Award Sponsor. Silver Sponsors are Farmers State Bank, Holiday Nursing and Rehabilitation and Specter, Inc. Thank you all our Sponsors.
Parade float entry registration is free and completed applications must be returned to the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce office by the entry deadline is November 27, 2024. Applications for the parade, vendor space and entry rules are now available at the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce office located at 100 Courthouse Square, A-101 on the historic downtown Center square or online at www.shelbycountychamber.com.
