Parade of Lights - Downtown Missoula Partnership

Join us for the 2019 Parade of Lights on Saturday, December 7 as we kickoff the holiday season with a day of free family activities that brings the community together for free and low cost children’s activities, holiday carolers and performers, hot cocoa and cookies, all culminating with the annual Parade of Lights and annual Lighting of the Christmas Tree at Circle Square!

The Parade of Lights is a full day filled with fun the entire family can get behind. Be sure to keep your calendars clear for Saturday, December 7 and put you and yours in the holiday spirit. The day includes:

Family Friendly Activities throughout Downtown all day
NEW THIS YEAR: Arrival of Santa at the new Missoula Mercantile Residence Inn by Marriott at 1pm, followed by photos with Santa!
Parade down Higgins Ave. starting at 6pm
Downtown Holiday Tree Lighting (Red XXXXs N. Higgins) after the parade.
Much More!

Our theme this year is “Lights Around the World” – we welcome and encourage all cultures and religions to celebrate the holiday season in Downtown Missoula!

The Parade of Lights is an entire day filled with fun free and/or low cost activities for children of all ages! Check out Missoula Events for the schedule of events, closer to the Parade of Lights: https://www.missoulaevents.net/tag/PARADEOFLIGHTS.

Interested in being part of the fun? Fill out the form below!

POL Kid's Activities

Organization*
Contact Name*
First Last
Activity Location*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Phone*
Email*
Activity Name & Brief Description (for promotional materials)*
Activity Time*
Activity Cost*

The Parade of Lights wouldn’t be what it is without the parade – duh! Connect to the community and line Higgins Avenue at 6pm on Saturday, December 7 to be swept up in the magic of the holiday parade floats designed by organizations and community members. The fun continues after the parade at Circle Square (near the XXXX’s) for the lighting of the Downtown Holiday Tree, caroling, and hot cocoa. Rain, snow or shine, this parade delights the young and old alike. Bundle up and we’ll see you on the parade route!

Parade Details:

Entry Fee: $25
Parade Lineup: 4:45 pm
Parade Route: Begins in front of the Missoulian on 4th Street and Higgins Avenue, proceeds across the bridge and then East on Alder Street.
Parade Line Up: Your parade line-up position is first come, first serve. Please arrive by 4:45 pm and lineup behind previous arrivals. A confirmation letter will be mailed to you a week before the parade. If you have any special needs regarding your entry, please note them on the back of this form.
**NOTE**: Organizations are not allowed to have a santa on their float.
**NOTE**: Absolutely NO throwing candy during the parade!
**NOTE**: Floats need to have lights on the vehicle – it’s the Parade of Lights!
Reminder: Music can really liven up your float!
Generators are available at: Eastgate Rental & Party Center – (406) 549-5114 and Star Rental – (406) 728-5092. Adapters for lights that need to be converted into car power jacks are available at Radio Shack and other electronic stores.

POL Parade Form

Organization*
Contact Name*
First Last
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Phone*
Email*
*
- By checking this box, you are agreeing to abide by all rules for this event as described by the Missoula Downtown Associaiton (MDA) and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the MDA from any loss or damage to persons or property arising from participation in the 2018 MDA Parade of Lights.
Does your entry have music?*
- Yes
- No
Music is really important!
Decorated Float Entries
Name & detailed description of entry
Measurement of both float & vehicle
Not to exceed 15 ft tall or 40 ft long
Vehicle Entries
Name & detailed description of entry/vehicle type
Number of vehicles in entry
Drill Team/Dance Troupe Entries
Must walk & dance at a fast pace and no stopping en route.
Name of School
Number of Drill Team Participants
Equestrian Entries
Must pick up after animals
Name & detailed description of entry
Number of horses in group
Name & phone number of person in charge of clean-up
Special Units
Walking groups, carolers, kazoo bands, etc.
Name & detailed description of entry
Number of people walking

2019 Parade of Lights Saturday, December 7!

POL Kid's Activities

Parade Details:

POL Parade Form

Decorated Float Entries

Vehicle Entries

Drill Team/Dance Troupe Entries

Equestrian Entries

Special Units

Parade of Lights is brought to you by:

Downtown Missoula Partnership is a collaboration of:

Business Improvement District

Missoula Downtown Association

Missoula Downtown Foundation