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ZEBULON - Happy Almost-But-Not-Quite-Christmas! The Pike County Christmas Parade and Festival is back this year, set for Saturday, December 11th. In addition to the parade, there will be vendors, live entertainment, and children's entertainment.
Vendor Application
The Pike County Christmas Parade will be held around the Square in Zebulon on Saturday, December 11, 2021 from 12:00 PM until 6:00 PM.
Applications should be returned via email to pikecountyparade @ gmail.com [Note from the Editor: Remove the spaces on either side of the @ symbol for the email to work. This is to try to cut down on sending hackers to that email. Thanks for bearing with me.]
You may request an application or send any questions to pikecountyparade @ gmail.com, or call (678) 588 - 4132. The application deadline is November 19, 2021 at 5 PM. The application deadline is firm so get your applications in quickly!
Requirements are as follows:
*You are responsible for providing your own tables, tents, supplies, power cords, etc.
*Stakes to anchor a tent will not be allowed on the grassy area of the lawn. Please make other arrangements or contact us if this will be an issue.
*There should be no evidence of your booth left behind on courthouse grounds after the festivities.
*There will be a designated location for you to take your trash and leave it.
*Space is limited and the most desirable booth locations will be given on a first come first served basis.
*All vendors must meet any safety/health regulations required - especially those concerning food preparation.
*Set up time will begin at 9:00 AM, and the festival begins at noon.
*Vendor is responsible for providing your own generator if electricity is needed.
Click here to download a copy of the vendor registration application.
Parade Participant Application
The 2021 Pike County Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 3:00 PM.
Applications should be returned via email to pikecountyparade @ gmail.com [Note from the Editor: Remove the spaces on either side of the @ symbol for the email to work. This is to try to cut down on sending hackers to that email. Thanks for bearing with me.]
Applications must be turned in no later than November 26, 2021. Catagories include floats, floats with walkers, horses, walking units, performing units, vintage vehicles/tractors, and special units that you can describe on the application.
Yes, candy can be tossed to spectators from parade participants.
Parade line-up is at the school campus. Please enter from Hwy 19 and use the road to the high school to line up. Participants must be in the parade line-up no later than 2:30 PM.
Rules and Regulations
1. Persons riding on floats or vehicles must have secure footing or remain seated.
2. All floats or drivers shall not have restricted vision.
3. Alcoholic beverages and other controlled substances are prohibited.
4. Vehicles dropping off or picking up people in the staging area and parade route should not exceed 5 mph.
5. Children must have adult supervision at all time during parade.
6. Under no circumstances shall any participant move to another position in the parade line before or during the parade.
7. Riding participants are not allowed to jump off the vehicle while parade is in progress.
8. All parade participants are expected to conduct themselves in a courteous manner.
9. All entries must check in upon arrival with parade marshal and be directed to designated waiting areas and assigned spot.
Click here to download a copy of the parade registration application.
Closing
We hope that you will participate with a float, as a vendor, or by sitting back and enjoying the show!