Registration
To register your entry, please click the following link:
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Parade Entrant Details
There is a minimal cost to register your entry - The Commercial entry fee is $50,00 and the Non-Profit entry fee is $35.00. Complete the REGISTRATION FORM and mail you cheque to:
Optimist Club of St Thomas
P.O. Box 20014
St Thomas ON Canada
N5P 4H4
Santa Claus Parade Route:
The 2022 Optimist Santa Claus Parade will be held in Downtown St Thomas on Saturday November 19, 2022 beginning at 6:00pm sharp. Leaving the intersection of Talbot Street and First Avenue, the paerade will head west along Talbot Street to Elgin Street.
NOTE: Do Not stop once you turn onto Elgin Street - please keep moving and if needed, you can turn at any side street to unload.
Timelines:
Each entrant must complete the registration form and submit the entry fee as indicated on the Registration Form.
All displays must be fully functional and ready for judging by 5:00pm.
Entry Design Criteria:
a) Theme - The Parade Theme is "TBD" Please try to design your float / entry around this theme
b) Lights - Your entry must be well lit to create a festive Christmas display that can be enjoyed by all visitors.
c) Times - Your entry must be powered and ready for judging by 5:00pm
d) No Candy - We unfortunately are not able to allow any kind of items to be passed out during the event (this includes food, drink, promotional materials, etc.). This is a requirement for insurance and is a standard policy for the traditional parade format. We greatly appreciate all offers and ideas to hand out treats but it's just not possible unfortunately.
e) Music - Speakers playing music is also welcome (actually, encouraged!).
f) Attendance - There is no restrictions or limitations on how many people that can be with your entry. Dance, gymnastics and choirs are welcome to participate.
g) Insurance - Your display and equipment must be privately insured to cover any unexpected events. The St Thomas Optimist Club is not responsible or liable for any injury, loss or damage to your equipment, personnel or possessions.
Pre-Parade Meeting:
Closer to the event there will be an evening meeting to go over the final details and make sure you know where you're going. These details will be key for the Saturday afternoon setup to run smoothly so please try to attend if you can. Of course, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact us through the Contact Us form.
Awards:
The St Thomas Optimists will judging all entries on Saturday November 19, 2022 beginning at 5:00pm and awarding trophies for the following categories:
Best Commercial
Best Overall
Best High School
Most Unusual
Best Children's
Most Photogenic
Best Theme
Best Elementary
There is a minimal cost to register your entry - The Commercial entry fee is $50,00 and the Non-Profit entry fee is $35.00. Complete the REGISTRATION FORM and mail you cheque to:
Optimist Club of St Thomas
P.O. Box 20014
St Thomas ON Canada
N5P 4H4
Santa Claus Parade Route:
The 2022 Optimist Santa Claus Parade will be held in Downtown St Thomas on Saturday November 19, 2022 beginning at 6:00pm sharp. Leaving the intersection of Talbot Street and First Avenue, the paerade will head west along Talbot Street to Elgin Street.
NOTE: Do Not stop once you turn onto Elgin Street - please keep moving and if needed, you can turn at any side street to unload.
Timelines:
Each entrant must complete the registration form and submit the entry fee as indicated on the Registration Form.
All displays must be fully functional and ready for judging by 5:00pm.
Entry Design Criteria:
a) Theme - The Parade Theme is "TBD" Please try to design your float / entry around this theme
b) Lights - Your entry must be well lit to create a festive Christmas display that can be enjoyed by all visitors.
c) Times - Your entry must be powered and ready for judging by 5:00pm
d) No Candy - We unfortunately are not able to allow any kind of items to be passed out during the event (this includes food, drink, promotional materials, etc.). This is a requirement for insurance and is a standard policy for the traditional parade format. We greatly appreciate all offers and ideas to hand out treats but it's just not possible unfortunately.
e) Music - Speakers playing music is also welcome (actually, encouraged!).
f) Attendance - There is no restrictions or limitations on how many people that can be with your entry. Dance, gymnastics and choirs are welcome to participate.
g) Insurance - Your display and equipment must be privately insured to cover any unexpected events. The St Thomas Optimist Club is not responsible or liable for any injury, loss or damage to your equipment, personnel or possessions.
Pre-Parade Meeting:
Closer to the event there will be an evening meeting to go over the final details and make sure you know where you're going. These details will be key for the Saturday afternoon setup to run smoothly so please try to attend if you can. Of course, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact us through the Contact Us form.
Awards:
The St Thomas Optimists will judging all entries on Saturday November 19, 2022 beginning at 5:00pm and awarding trophies for the following categories:
Best Commercial
Best Overall
Best High School
Most Unusual
Best Children's
Most Photogenic
Best Theme
Best Elementary
