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Greenville Christmas Parade
For the over 30 years, the Greenville Jaycees have provided an exciting beginning to the holiday season in Greenville. The Greenville Christmas Parade, which typically is held on the first Saturday of December, marches through the Uptown Greenville area giving thousands of citizens their first celebration of the Christmas holidays.
Typically, over 150 entrants march through the parade including numerous Girl Scout and Boy Scout Troops, several high school bands including JH Rose, DH Conley and South Central as well as local groups such as the American Red Cross, The Pitt County Humane Society and local merchants. Many media outlets participate in the event each year including WITN and Cable 7 - who often televise the event live for the their viewers, as well as WNCT TV and many radio stations. Sponsorships pay for numerous expenses associated with the parade including performance fees, float rentals, and insurance.
Date Change The 2011 Greenville Christmas Parade is scheduled for Saturday, December 3.
Important information:
- We will be updating this page as parade information is published. Check back often.
- Parade Entry forms will be available for download
- Online Parade Entries will be available on this site
- The parade will have a theme: “Children's Christmas Stories”. We request that you include the theme in your entry in some way.
- The parade will have 3 categories for judging and we will award 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes in each category:
- Church
- Community & Civic
- Business.
- The parade line-up information will be sent via e-mail to all parade participants that provide an email and will be posted here on the Greenville Jaycees website.
- For additional information please contact the Parade Chairperson.
Parade Forms & Entry Information
- If you would like to speak to someone by phone, send a message through this form or send an email to the address above. Include your phone number and request a call back.
- 2011 Parade Entry Packet Updated 10/21/11