The holiday season is right around the corner, and the Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce
is inviting everyone to celebrate with this year’s Christmas Parade, featuring the theme
“Christmas Through the Decades!”
The parade will take place Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 5 p.m., with parade participants lining up at
4 p.m. in the Willow Springs High School parking lot (WSHS).
This year’s theme allows participants to choose their favorite era and bring it to life through creative
floats, costumes, vehicles and other festive entries. The possibilities are endless!
Need a little inspiration? How about a Flintstone Christmas? Or a 1950s Rockin’ Around the Christmas
Tree, 1970s Disco Santa, 1980s Neon Holiday, 1990s Retro Christmas or a 2000s Y2K Holiday? For
those who want something outside the decades, consider a Victorian Christmas, Wild West holiday,
Roaring Twenties celebration, Little House on the Prairie Christmas or even Christmas in the Future!
Churches are also encouraged to participate with religious-themed entries celebrating the true
meaning of Christmas. “Christmas Through the Decades” is an opportunity for businesses, churches,
organizations, schools, families and groups of friends to get creative, have fun and bring a little holiday
nostalgia to the streets of Willow Springs.
A special reminder for parade participants: There will be only ONE official Santa Claus and ONE
official Grinch in this year’s parade. Please do not include additional live Santas or Grinches on floats
or in entries. We want to keep these special appearances unique for everyone!
Parade entry is FREE, but registration forms are required. Participants are encouraged to submit their
entry forms as soon as possible to help organizers prepare for the parade.
Registration is available online at:
https://form.jotform.com/willowspringschamber/christmas-parade-entry-form
We look forward to seeing the creativity and community spirit that make Willow Springs such a special
place to celebrate the holidays. Start planning your entry, pick your decade and help make this year’s
Christmas Parade one to remember! The possibilities are endless!
