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Lights of Lugoff Christmas Parade Entry Form

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Parade Details

DATE: Saturday, December 12, 2026, beginning promptly at 6:30 PM. Rain date is Sunday, December 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM

WHERE: The parade route will begin at the BP Station in Lugoff, travel down US Hwy #1 South, then turn right on to Hwy 34. ALL spectators are asked to remain on US Hwy #1! Line up area/lot will open at 2:00 PM at 39 Plaza Dr, Lugoff, SC 29078 for entries/parade participants only. There will also be food for purchase available in the line up area.

ALL PARADE PARTICIPANTS MUST BE DROPPED OFF AT THE LOT ON PLAZA DRIVE BEFORE 5:00 PM. Both Lanes of Hwy 1 close at 6:00 PM. It is impossible for participants to be dropped off at 6:00 or after. Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office will be enforcing this!

ENTRY: This parade entry form and payment must be completed by Thursday, December 10, 2026. YOUR LINE UP NUMBER WILL BE POSTED ON THE WEBSITE ON DECEMBER 11th AT NOON.

FEES: (All fees are non-refundable)

$25 - Non-profit clubs, organizations, churches, scouts, pageant representatives, etc.
$25 - Business floats, commercial, industry
No Fee - Public dignitaries, police, fire, bands, parade sponsors, JROTC units and other governmental groups

AWARDS: All entries will be judged by the Lights of Lugoff judges who will be located on the stage located in front of Mitch Rabon Realty. Winners will be announced and posted on the website following the parade as well as announced in the local newspapers and WPUB Kool 102.7/98.7 radio station. An award will also be delivered to the business/organization. Awards include: Best Overall, Frank Rabon Jr. Spirit Award, Best Use of Lights, Best School, Best Church, Best Civic Group, Performance Award, Optimist Choice Award, Rookie of the Year, People’s Choice

If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to call Sherri Williams at 803-420-0146.

Parade Participant Guidelines

ALL PARADE PARTICIPANTS MUST BE DROPPED OFF AT THE LOT ACROSS FROM PEACEFUL PAWS ON PLAZA DRIVE BEFORE 5:00.
ALL TRAFFIC WILL BE HELD FOR 20 MINUTES AFTER SANTA TURNS ON BOULWARE ROAD.
Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office will be enforcing this for the safety of everyone.

All entries should have some form of Christmas decorations. All entries, including marchers, must be lit for night viewing. Just when you think you have enough lights…ADD MORE and then ADD MORE!! Be creative and use Christmas holiday decorations with lights, string lights, spot lights, inflatables, and battery operated lights for marchers and float riders, etc. Also, you should turn on your interior lights.
All entries are encouraged to have music; this is what makes a parade fun! Music selections must be Christmas related and appropriate for all ages.
The most common power source is called an inverter. These can be found in the auto section of most discount stores or at auto parts stores. (Rented Professional floats include a power source.)
All entries should provide their own signs. We want you to be recognized for your efforts, so BIG signs with LARGE simple lettering works best. (Rented Professional floats include two signs).
In order not to confuse young children, NO entry may include a live Santa. The "REAL SANTA" will arrive in high style at the end of the parade.

THE FOLLOWING RULES ARE DUE TO SAFETY:

DRIVERS MUST MAINTAIN A ONE CAR LENGTH SPACE BETWEEN EACH OTHER.This will eliminate gaps in the parade and allow the flow of the parade to be consistent. Please be sure to notify your driver of this rule!!
Motorcycles, bicycles, 4-wheelers and mini-cars are allowed only when part of an organization. Absolutely NO revving of engines or burn outs will be allowed. This will result in your entire group being removed from parade route immediately.
Candy or any other items MAY NOT BE THROWN from any float or vehicle. You may have walkers hand out candy or other promotional material to spectators along the parade route. Everyone loves free stuff!
Every float with children must have at least 1 adult for every 5 children.

END OF PARADE OPTIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS: WALKERS end at Powers Funeral Home. HORSES end at the field on Boulware Road. ANY/ALL parade participants entries/participants return to line up area/lot.