Rules

Join Us Dec 7, 2025 For The "2025 Fuquay-Varina Christmas Parade" Presented By Writing Music & Film Society."

Parade Rules

December 7, 2025. Parade starts at 4:00pm APPLY NOW

Parade Rules & Regulations

Get Ready for the 2025 Fuquay-Varina Christmas Parade!

Where the magic and the meaning of Christmas comes to life.

We’re making spirits bright and turning up the festive fun — and we want YOU to have the best experience possible, whether you’re marching, riding, or cheering from the sidelines! To ensure a magical, smooth, and safe parade for everyone, we have a few important guidelines that must be followed. Please read carefully — some rules have changed for 2025! ✨ NEW THIS YEAR: All floats and parade entries will line up on Woodrow Street. This change helps us reduce congestion and keeps things flowing at the end of the parade route. As always, our WMFS Staff, Volunteers, and the Fuquay-Varina Police Department are here to help — but they also have the authority to remove any participant who doesn’t follow the rules.

So let’s keep things merry, bright, and orderly!

🎅 Read on for the details, and thank you for helping make the 2025 Christmas Parade unforgettable!

1. Arrival

Arrival All entries must arrive for lineup at their assigned time between 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM.

2. All Entries

All entries must enter staging on Woodrow Street at Main Street (next to Front Porch Realty) and check in with a parade volunteer. Check-in will be located at the intersection of Woodrow Street and Faucette Street. Failure to check in may result in your group not being announced at the main stage.

3. No Drop-off Vehicles

Only vehicles participating in the parade program are permitted in the staging area. Drop-off vehicles will not be allowed to enter. Once in staging, vehicles may not exit except in the case of an emergency. Late arrivals must walk in from any barricade surrounding the staging area.

4. Participant Drop-Off

Participants may be dropped off at designated drop-off locations. Group leaders are responsible for escorting participants from the drop-off areas to their assigned staging locations.

5. Respect Parade Volunteers

Please respect the instructions and directions given by parade volunteers. Their role is to ensure the safety and organization of the staging area.

6. Road Closures

Please note: Main Street will close at 3:45 PM, and several other roads will close at 1:30 PM. Plan accordingly.

7. Group Leader Responsibilities

Each entry must designate a group leader to check in with parade coordinators. Group leaders are responsible for all vehicles, equipment, and individuals associated with their entry. All vehicles must be street-legal and in proper working order.

8. Entry Content Restrictions

Entries must not display rude, vulgar, obscene, or questionable markings, signs, or music.

9. Santa Claus Policy

No entry may include individuals dressed as Santa Claus. The Official Fuquay-Varina Christmas Parade Santa will be the only Santa Claus permitted.

10. No Live Animals

Live animals are not allowed in the parade.

11. Town Compliance

Entries must comply with all town rules and regulations, including height and weight restrictions for vehicles traveling through Downtown Fuquay-Varina. If you believe your entry may exceed limits, please contact WMFS at 919-552-4947, 984-289-6210, or 919-454-3487 for pre-approval.

12. Motorcycle Regulations

Motorcycles must comply with all North Carolina state laws, including the use of adequate helmets.

13. Float Weight Limitations

Pre-decorated floats have weight limitations and can accommodate up to 12 riders. Float drivers are authorized to request a reduction in the number of riders if necessary or to withdraw a float from the parade if weight limits are not respected.

14. Parade Movement

Once the parade starts, entries must keep moving at a steady pace to prevent large gaps. Participants should keep no more than two (2) car lengths between entries.

15. Motor Vehicle Conduct

Revving or racing of motors is strictly prohibited along the parade route and during lineup. Quick starts and stops are not allowed. Vehicles must travel single-file. Careless vehicle operation will result in removal from the parade and notification of the Fuquay-Varina Police Department.

16. Distribution of Items

Candy or other items may not be thrown from floats or vehicles. Candy may only be handed directly to attendees, provided it is done safely and without slowing the parade's pace.

17. No Political Messaging

Political signs or messaging of any kind are prohibited.

18. Music Guidelines

No offensive music is allowed. Kid-friendly music is strongly encouraged.

19. Participant Limits

Each parade entry is limited to no more than 20 participants (excluding dance groups and marching bands). Groups exceeding 25 participants must secure and pay for a second parade entry.

20. Parade Route

The parade will start at the intersection of Academy Street and S. Fuquay Avenue (near the Law Office of John Adcock) and end at the corner of Main Street and Woodrow Street (near Front Porch Realty).

21. Exit Procedures

All entries must re-enter the staging area at Woodrow Street and exit at Church Street and Ennis Street. No entries may exit along Faucette Street onto Ennis Street.

22. No Early Departure

Entries may not unload or exit the parade route before the conclusion of the parade..

23. Unloading Area

Entries that require unloading must turn onto Woodrow Street at the end of the parade. Unloading is only permitted near Fuquay-Varina Baptist Church on Woodrow Street.

24. Crosswalk Advisory

Participants should be aware of the raised crosswalk in front of Town Hall on Main Street. Barricades will be in place to guide parade flow around the crosswalk.

25. Rain or Shine

The parade will take place rain or shine unless a state of emergency or municipal restriction prevents it.

26 Cancellation Policy

In the event of a cancellation, the 2025 Fuquay-Varina Christmas Parade will not be rescheduled.

27. No Refund Policy

Due to necessary non-refundable expenditures, no refunds will be provided to sponsors or parade entries, even in the event of cancellation.

The safety and security of our marchers, participants, and guests are essential to a successful event. We look forward to celebrating the holidays with you on December 7, 2025, in beautiful Fuquay-Varina!

Fuquay Varina Christmas Parade 2025

Where the magic and the meaning of Christmas comes to life.

121 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526

info@fuquayvarinachristmasparade.org