2025 First State Community Bank Christmas Parade

The Park Hills - Leadington Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the First State Community Bank Christmas Parade, set to take place on Saturday, December 13, 2025.

Date and Time: Saturday, December 13, 2025

• 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Photos with Santa at No. 9 Coffee Co.
• 4:00 p.m. - Musical Presentation by the Rebel Clef Honor Choir from West Elementary (Grades 4-5) at Leadington Plaza (Near No. 9 Coffee)
• 4:30 p.m. - Leadington Tree Lighting
• 5:00 p.m. - Musical Presentation by the Central Elementary Honors Choir (Grades K-2) at the Downtown Stage in Park Hills
• 6:00 p.m. - Parade line-up (All entries must be in place)
• 6:30 p.m. - Parade begins
• 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - Photos with Santa resume on the Patio at Four Towns Brewing Company

Theme: "Christmas Movies"

This year, we’re bringing the magic of the big screen to Main Street! Floats should be decorated to celebrate beloved holiday films—from timeless classics like It’s a Wonderful Life and A Christmas Story to modern favorites like Elf, The Polar Express, or The Grinch.

Participants are encouraged to:

• Recreate iconic scenes or characters from their chosen movie.
• Use props, lights, costumes, and music or soundtracks to bring the story to life.
• Incorporate holiday colors, festive decorations, and creative details that make your float instantly recognizable as your chosen Christmas film.
• Add people in costume or themed attire to make your float interactive and full of cheer!

Route

The parade will follow the traditional Homecoming Parade Route, starting at St. Francois Avenue, proceeding to West Main Street, then to Rinke Street, and concluding at the High School via Stone Street. Participants will line up along Westwind and Davis Court.

Special Attractions

Santa Claus will be available for photos and visits with children before and after the parade. Before he is at Leadington Plaza, and after, you'll find him on the patio next to Four Towns Brewing Co.

Participation and Prizes

There is no entry fee to participate in the parade. Float prizes include:

• First Place: $200 cash, a collectible snow globe (valued at $150).
• Second Place: $150 cash
• Third Place: $100 cash

Winners will be announced to the media immediately following the parade, with prizes awarded on Monday, December 15, 2025.

1. There is NO ENTRY FEE required for participation. The deadline for entry is Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
2. All participants must be in line no later than 6:00 p.m. at their designated location.
3. Parade officials will designate Santa and Mrs. Claus.  NO OTHER LIVING SANTA OR MRS. CLAUS IS PERMITTED.
4. This will be an evening parade; therefore, entrants are encouraged (but not required) to create lighted entries.
5. Absolutely NO LOUD VEHICLES will be permitted. Those arriving for lineup in excessively loud vehicles may be ineligible to participate.
6. Emergency vehicles may use lights but NO SIRENS.
7. All entries using a generator as a power source are required to carry a fire extinguisher.
8. Music is encouraged along the parade route.  Please keep the volume at a reasonable level.  Bands are an exception.
9. Animals participating in the parade must be controlled by their handlers at all times, and handlers must come prepared to clean up after their animals.  For those placed within the middle of the parade line-up, a cleanup person must follow behind the animals, and all waste must be removed from the streets immediately so that others do not have to walk in or around it.
10. Changes in the parade line-up the day of the parade will be at the sole discretion of the parade officials.
11. For judging purposes, please be sure your business/organization name is displayed clearly on the DRIVER’S SIDE of your entry. Judges will be situated in front of the ASHLER BANQUET HALL. Please be sure to pause for judging and photos at that location.
12. Prizes will be awarded to the top three best-decorated entries.  Prizes will include: 1st Place - A Collectible Snow Globe, $200 Cash.  2nd Place - $150 Cash.  3rd Place - $100.  Entries are judged on the following criteria: Christmas Movies, Creativeness, and Effort.  Winners will be announced to the media immediately following the parade. Prizes will be awarded on Monday, December 15, 2025. The photos will be for use in the Daily Journal and on the Chamber’s website and social media sites. 
13. All entries must be approved by the Christmas Parade Committee and/or Park Hills - Leadington Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
14. Entries received after the deadline will be placed near the end of the parade in the order in which they are received.
15. No alcoholic beverages permitted!

“We’re so excited to partner with First State Community Bank to make this year’s Christmas Parade truly magical,” said Executive Director Tamara Coleman. “With the theme ‘Christmas Movies,’ it’s going to feel like Main Street has stepped right onto the big screen!”

For more information or to register for the parade, please contact the Park Hills - Leadington Chamber of Commerce at 573-431-1051 or director@phlcoc.net.