The City of Lewisville has officially begun to eagerly accept applications for the upcoming Huffines Auto Dealerships Lewisville Christmas Parade. This year's parade is a centerpiece of the Old Town Holiday Stroll, slated to unfurl its festive spirit on December 5 and 6 in Old Town Lewisville, as noted on the City of Lewisville. Scheduled for 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 6, the parade is anticipated to be a highlight for community members and visitors alike.
Aligning with the historically vibrant ambiance of Old Town, this year's Christmas parade is meticulously directing participants to adhere to a new set of decoration guidelines, which emphasize Christmas themes and traditions from across the past century. Potential entrants should take note that the deadline for submitting completed applications is swiftly approaching on Monday, December 1, details for which can be found on the city's official Huffines Christmas Parade page.
Honoring tradition with a creative twist, entrants are being asked to focus their parade entries on specific eras from the 1950s through to the 1980s and beyond, although they must do so without featuring Santa or Mrs. Claus, who are reserved exclusively for the parade's concluding float provided by the City. According to the guidelines, references to Elves, Reindeer, Snowmen, or other thematic characters are considered acceptable.
New prize categories this year promise to add an edge of competition to the seasonal merriment. These include the Centennial Award, accompanied by a purse of $1,000 for the entry that best captures the essence of a chosen decade between 1925-2025 in both decor and costumes. There's also the Best Overall Magic award, also offering $1,000, for the most visually striking and spirited portrayal from a specific decade. Further accolades include recognition for the Best Business/Commercial Entry and Best Community Entry, each with a prize of $500.
