Santa Claus Parade

November 29, 2024 | Downtown Peoria

Peoria Area Community Events (PACE) is pleased to announce the theme of the 137th Annual Santa Claus Parade is “Hometown Holidays”. The parade, scheduled to step off at 9:15 a.m. on November 29, 2024 (time is subject to change), is the longest running holiday parade in the country. The parade features costumed characters, novelty walking units, decorated floats, marching bands, and of course Santa Claus.

Costumes and floats depicting the parade theme “Hometown Holidays” will compete for awards presented for the Best Novelty Unit, Best Overall Unit, Best New Entry, Best Commercial Float Entry, Best Non-Profit Float Entry, and Best Religious Float Entry.

For more info: https://peoriaevents.com/events/santa-claus-parade