Parade Entry Types and Descriptions

Please review the following information closely so you can choose the most accurate type of entry for the Bridgewater Christmas parade.

Commercial / Floats:

• Description: This category is for businesses, organizations, or groups that wish to enter a float or any type of display that is pulled by a vehicle. Floats can be decorated to represent a theme, brand, or message and often include a flatbed trailer or platform with elaborate decorations, banners, and props.

Cars / Clubs / Other Entries:

• Description: This diverse category includes antique cars, car clubs, and other community or hobbyist clubs. It also accommodates unique and off-the-wall entries that don't fit into other categories. This is perfect for Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, civic clubs, and any other creative group entries.

First Responders:

• Description: This category is for entries from first responder units, including police, fire, and ambulance services. It's an opportunity for these heroes to showcase their vehicles and equipment and to engage with the community.

Schools (K-12):

• Description: This category is for school groups from kindergarten through 12th grade. School entries can include bands, cheerleaders, sports teams, class floats, or any other school-related groups.

Rules and Additional Information.

By clicking submit you agree to and understand the following information and rules that pertain to the 2024 Bridgewater Christmas parade. These rules have been set forth by the Town Of Bridgewater, the Bridgewater Police Department, and Dynamic Aviation.

2024 Bridgewater Christmas Parade

Hosted By: Dynamic Aviation

Parade Theme: “Floatin’ in a Winter Wonderland”

Date Of Parade: December 7, 2024

Start Of the Parade: Line Up at 3:00 pm, Parade Starting at 4:00 PM

Number of Participants/Entries: Max 110

Usage of Roadway: The parade lineup route will all funnel out of Depot Street. Portions of Chesapeake Ave, Main Street, Dinkel Ave, North Second Street, Virginia Ave, Mt. Crawford Ave.

NOTE: Once the parade has ended, ALL entrants need to push into Oakdale Park and out onto Mt. Crawford Avenue and wait for the signal of the parade to be over. The fire department will sound the siren to signal the end of the parade.

Parade Route and Staging Areas: Please see the parade lineup map on page 3 of your welcome packet you will receive after signing up. Check-in will be in the gravel parking lot beside Old River Road and all entries will funnel out of Old River Road onto Main Street to start the parade.

Activities Planned: Christmas Parade which will include floats, cars, trucks, marching bands, and majorettes. Each small business along Main Street will be offered the option to participate in the parade.

Sound Amplification Equipment: Allowed for music on the parade entries.