Application Fee Now Required to Participate in Annual Christmas Parade Dec. 3

The 34th Annual Main Street Texarkana Annual Christmas Parade will be Monday, Dec. 3, 2018 at 7PM in Downtown Texarkana.

Everyone that attends the parade this year can expect more than 100 lighted entries making its way down the heart of the twin cities. From marching bands, colorful lighted floats, live camels, and the main event, Santa Claus. Street vendors will be out in full force selling all sorts of unique merchandise like balloons, glow sticks, bracelets and necklaces.

This year's theme is "My Favorite Christmas Memory." Just in case you haven't heard, for the first time this year Main Street Texarkana is charging $20 for an application fee to participate. Your tax-deductible donation is greatly appreciated to offset parade expenses and further support the revitalization of the downtown area. If your business or organization would like to be in the parade this year you can download a form here. Friday, November 23, is the deadline to enter and all entries MUST be lighted in order to participate.

Also, Toys for Tots will be collecting toys and Harvest Texarkana will be collecting canned food items.

For more information, please call 903-792-7191 or, Email: mainstreet@texarkana.org. You can also visit their website or Facebook page.