Christmas in Pendleton

Parade Rules, Regulations & Wavier of Liability

Present by Main Street Pendleton

Parade Date: November 14, 2026

Location: Downtown Pendleton, Indiana

Welcome to the Christmas in Pendleton Parade!

Thank you for interest in participating in the 2026 Christmas in Pendleton Parade! We are excited to bring our community together for a festive celebration filled with holiday spirit, local organizations, business, families, friends and community groups.

To help ensure the parade is safe, enjoyable, and organized for everyone involved, all parade participants are required to review and agree to the following Parade Rules, Regulations, and Wavier of Liability before participating.

IMPORTANT AGREEMENT

By checking the "I Agree" box and submitting your 2026 Christmas in Pendleton Parade application, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to abide by all Parade Rules and Regulations contained in this document. You also acknowledge, accept, and agree to the Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, Release, and Indemnification provisions contained in this document.

Your electronic acceptance and submission of the parade application will serve as your agreement to these terms.

Failure to agree to these terms means you may not participate in the Christmas in Pendleton Parade.

If you submit an application on behalf of a business, organization, group, or other entity, you represent that you have the authority to agree to these terms on behalf of that organization or group and that you will communicate these requirements to all individuals participating with your entry.

Theme: HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS

All entries should incorporate the theme into their floats, vehicle, decorations, costumes, music, or overall presentation. Get creative and help us bring Christmas tradition and Hallmark Movie feel. (Please refrain from having anyone dressed up as Santa. Santa will be at the end of the parade!)

PARADE RULES

ENTRY APPROVAL

  • All floats and entrants must be approved by the Event Coordinator, Lexi Duff

  • Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance.

  • After your application and waiver are submitted, you should receive a confirmation email within 3–4 days.

  • Application deadline: November 4, 2026 at 11:59 PM.

ALL ENTRIES SHOULD TRY TO BE ILLUMINATED

Every float, vehicle, golf cart, or other parade entry can have lights or another form of illumination.

GOLF CARTS ARE WELCOME!

Businesses and residents may enter a golf cart as a parade entry or float, provided it is operated safely and follows all parade rules.

NEW— CANDY POLICY

DO NOT THROW OR TOSS CANDY FROM FLOATS, VEHICLES, OR TRAILERS.

The Town of Pendleton has implemented a new policy requiring only volunteers walking beside the entry are allowed to toss the candy to spectators. Please plan accordingly and bring volunteers to distribute candy safely.

ANIMAL ENTRIES

Entries with animals MUST have someone following behind the entry to clean up animal waste.

NO POLITICAL OR COMMUNITY-ISSUE ENTRIES

The following are not permitted:

  • Political candidates or campaign entries

  • Entries supporting or opposing debated community issues

  • Entries promoting a political agenda

Christmas in Pendleton Parade is a family-friendly community celebration.

FAMILY-FRIENDLY ENTRIES

All music, costumes, signs, decorations, displays, and activities must be appropriate for audiences of all ages.

SAFETY

  • Follow directions from parade coordinators, volunteers, law enforcement, and emergency personnel.

  • Drivers must be properly licensed and operate vehicles safely.

  • No impaired driving.

  • Participants may not ride in unsafe areas of vehicles or floats.

  • No fireworks, weapons, explosives, or other dangerous materials.

  • Children must be supervised by responsible adults

 

Waiver of Liability and Indemnification Agreement

Christmas in Pendleton Parade – November 14, 2026

I, on behalf of myself and all volunteers and members of the above-stated organization/group, do hereby waive any and all liability that Main Street Pendleton, the Event Coordinator, the Parade Sponsor, and the Town of Pendleton might otherwise have on account of any injury which I, we or any of us, might suffer on account of our participation in the Christmas in Pendleton Parade, on November 14, 2026. I further agree to Main Street Pendleton, the Event Coordinator, the Parade Sponsor, and the Town of Pendleton on account of any expense or claim that may be incurred by Main Street Pendleton, the Event Coordinator, the Parade Sponsor, or Town of Pendleton because of my or our participation in the Christmas in Pendleton Parade. The consideration for this release and indemnification agreement is the agreement by Main Street Pendleton to allow me to participate in the Christmas in Pendleton Parade.