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APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN — DUE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2026.
Applications are open now and are due Friday, November 20, 2026. The 2026 parade is limited to 75 entries, so apply early!
New in 2026: because of the parade’s length (1.5 hours in 2025) and limited staging space, the parade is limited to 75 entrants. Applications are due Friday, November 20, 2026, and are reviewed weekly on a rolling basis.
The Parade Committee gives special consideration to:
Partnering with another organization will increase your likelihood of acceptance. For example, the Boys & Girls Club and Beaver Coach team up: Beaver Coach builds the float, Club kids help design the theme, and on parade day the kids march and ride alongside Beaver Coach employees.
Want to partner? Email bendchristmasparade@cascaderelays.com and we’ll share contact info for 2025 participants.
The Committee’s North Star: to put smiles on the faces of children.
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH. Applications will not be accepted after that date.
Form Submission & Confirmation: The 2026 application is a Google Form. When you click Submit, the form shows a confirmation message on screen. If any required answers are missing, the form will highlight them in red before it lets you submit.
If you are having issues with your application submission, or want to confirm we received it, contact us directly at bendchristmasparade@cascaderelays.com.
Once we have received your parade application, our committee will review it. Applications are reviewed weekly on a rolling basis, and within about a week we will either send a formal acceptance email or ask you to revise or clarify your application before we can approve it.
Because the 2026 parade is limited to 75 entries, not every application can be accepted. Applying early, and partnering with another organization on a single entry, both improve your chances.
We will also send a separate payment link for entry and/or sponsorship fees if applicable. Youth organizations are free.
If you submitted an application but haven’t received a confirmation email yet, please contact us directly at bendchristmasparade@cascaderelays.com.
Fees were adjusted for 2026 to cover increased parade insurance and contract services. Entry remains free for all youth organizations.
| CATEGORY | DESCRIPTION | FEE |
| Youth & Community Performances | Schools, 4H, Sports, Scouting, Bands, Choral, Drill & Marching, Color Guards, incl. Youth Equestrian | FREE |
| Non-Profit Organizations & Churches | Any 501(c)(3) community groups, service / or churches | $125 |
| Equestrian Group | Fee per Equestrian Group | $125 |
| Individual or Personal Entry | Fee Per Marching Group | $125 |
| Individual Vehicle or Float | Fee Per Individual Group | $125 |
| Commercial, Business, and or Advertising | Any business or commercial entry | $450 |
| Political Candidates | Campaign or Candidate Representation | $500 |
| Government Agencies | City, County or State | $450 |
* Any vehicular entry that exceeds 45′ overall in TOTAL length (size of the float trailer plus tow vehicle) is subject to an oversize fee of $200.
Entry Requirements: This is a judged event for all entries that have indicated on the entry form that they wish to be judged.
Please note that judging will begin promptly at 10:00 AM. If you are not ready in your designated area by this time, you will be removed from the judging list.
Judging Criteria: Judges for the Christmas Parade look for general appearance, color, design, composition, workmanship, creativity, and integration of the 2026 Parade Theme, “Let Us Be Light.” To keep with the festive spirit it is strongly encouraged that advertising on vehicles be covered with Christmas decorations.
The eight categories are listed below.
Awards: The judges will announce their decision before the parade starts. A banner will precede each First Place Award winner in each of the eight categories. First, Second and Third Place ribbons will be awarded to those being judged first, second, or third in each category. The First Place winner’s name will also be announced from the review stand.
All parade entries will receive a participation certificate.
Timing: Judging of the floats starts at EXACTLY 10:00 AM in their line-up area. If you are not ready in your assigned location and time (which you will receive in an email the week of the parade) your entry will be removed from the judging list.
Details regarding parade line-up time and place in the parade will be sent to each judged entrant prior to the parade date.
