Float Registration

Join the 2026 Owen Sound Santa Claus Parade!
Thank you for your interest in bringing holiday cheer to the streets of Owen Sound! Before you apply, please review the important information below.

Parade Theme:
Candyland
This year’s theme is Candyland. We invite you to bring the theme to life with your float, vehicle or walking group.

Entry Requirements To create a magical experience for the whole community, all entries must meet the following standards:

Full Decoration: All floats, vehicles, and walking groups must be fully decorated in a festive manner. Entries with minimal decorations may not be permitted to participate.
Music: Music is highly encouraged to bring your entry to life and entertain the crowd!

How to Apply
To ensure a smooth process, please complete the application form below in full. Incomplete forms may not be accepted.

Registration Opens: Thursday, October 1, 2026

Registration Closes: Friday, November 13, 2026

Prizes

There are five awards this year:

Best Lighting: $100 gift certificate
Best Musical: $100 gift certificate
Best School: $100 gift certificate
Most Creative: $100 gift certificate
Best Overall: $250 gift certificate and a trophy

All entries are judged on this year’s Candyland theme.

Application Fee Information

For Commercial & Business Floats:
A CAD $200 entry fee is required. Please submit payment along with your application form. Funds will be held and only processed after your application has been approved. A confirmation email will be sent once the payment is complete.

For Community & Non-Profit Groups:
You are not required to pay an entry fee if you are a school, non-profit, faith-based or government organization, volunteer or youth group, or a parade character. Please complete the application form, and we will contact you with further instructions.

Name of Group or Organization

Address

City

Province

Postal Code

Phone Number

Primary Contact Name

Primary Contact Email /Phone

Type of Organization (Commercial entries pay a $200 CAD fee.)

If other, please explain

Type of Float

If other, please explain

Type of Music

Mode of Transportation

Length of Vehicle (approx. ft)

Length of Flatbed (approx. ft)

Participants on Float (approx.)

Participants Walking (approx.)

Entry Description for the TV Commentator

Float Registration

Registration opens October 1, 2026.

The 2026 parade theme is Candyland. Registration details and the application form will be available here when registration opens.

The parade takes place on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 5 p.m.

Prizes

All entries are judged on this year’s Candyland theme.

We look forward to bringing the magic of Candyland to the streets of Owen Sound!