Parade Participant Important information

Information on the Friday, December 5, 2025 West Chester Christmas Parade scheduled to step-off at 7pm will be posted here. Check back for more information coming soon!
To learn more about all things "Lights Up" click- HERE.

The West Chester Christmas Parade is a Rain or Shine Event.
Download Cancellation Policy to learn more. 

In the case of cancellations, late arrivals or other issues on Parade Night you can contact Michael Hartman: 609-602-4585

All Participant Mandatory ZOOM Call

Please ensure that someone from your group is registered to attend the 1​​2/2 @3:00pm Zoom Meeting.
​This meeting will be brief but important to go over important details. 

Thank you for attending the 12/2 Zoom Call! 
Main Takeaways: 
Prepare for Traffic, no stopping along the route, mind the distance with the entry ahead of you, no throwing/ passing out candy or flyers, DRESS WARM, and bring your holiday Cheer!!!

Parade Assembly Plan/ Map

The assembly area spans West Market Street from New Street to Bradford Ave. Please note that the cross streets in this footprint will remain open to vehicles traveling north and south (stop signs are at each intersection, no turns onto Market Street). Please be VERY careful when crossing intersections to reach your assembly area. There will be volunteers at these intersections to assist. 

Parade entries with a float/vehicle that goes down the parade route should enter the assembly area at the intersection of West Market Street and Bradford Avenue. For GPS purposes use 1 South Bradford Avenue. Upon checking in with the parade marshal at the entrance to the assembly area, you will be directed to find the traffic “cone” marked with your entry number in the assembly area.

Arrival times for elements are purposely staggered. We ask that you arrive at the times provided.  

Vehicle Operator Agreement

All Vehicle Operators should review the following Vehicle Operator Safety Acknowledgement Prior to operating a vehicle in the West Chester Christmas Parade. ​

Parking, Street Closures & Parade Map

The most up to date information on Parade Parking, Street Closures etc. will be on our primary Christmas Parade Page that is available to the public - CLICK HERE to see details. As a reminder streets begin to close around 3pm on Friday December 5th - use caution when coming into the staging area & moving throughout town.
Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce 
137 North High Street
West Chester, PA 19380
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