Santaland Parade fans, we've finally recovered from last year's parade and now it's time to work on this year's event. The 65th Downtown Garden City Santaland Parade is Saturday, November 28th at 10am, First things first- we need to pick the theme and again this year we will let you vote for your favorite.

The parade theme sets the tone for the parade and gives those building floats and other entries a starting point. As near as we can tell, every Santaland Parade has had a theme.

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Here are this year's choices.

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An 80s Christmas

Combine the vibrant, nostalgic energy of the 1980s with classic holiday cheer, including neon colors and big hair. From boomboxes to leg warmers, to MTV and to Cabbage Patch Kids, some of the most unforgettable Christmas moments in pop culture happened in the 80s.

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Candy Cane Christmas

Celebrate the sweetest time of the year! Candy Cane Christmas transforms the holiday season into a colorful world of peppermint swirls, gumdrops, lollipops, gingerbread, and sugary treats. Parade entries are encouraged to create whimsical displays filled with red and white stripes, candy-inspired decorations, and festive holiday cheer that will delight children and adults alike.

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The Sounds of Christmas

Bring the soundtrack of the season to life! The Sounds of Christmas celebrates the songs and melodies that make the holidays magical. From timeless Christmas carols and festive marching bands to modern holiday favorites and classic winter tunes, parade entries can be inspired by the music that fills our homes and hearts throughout the Christmas season.

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Christmas in Toyland

Step into a magical world where toys come to life! Christmas in Toyland celebrates the wonder and imagination of the holiday season through beloved toys, dolls, teddy bears, toy soldiers, trains, building blocks, board games, and childhood favorites.

 

Parade entries are encouraged to create playful, colorful displays that capture the excitement of Christmas

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To vote, follow the link below. Voting closes August 2 at 10pm. (We would have picked midnight, but Santa needs his beauty sleep).

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www.santalandparade.com/theme