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Itâs time to let your holiday spirit shineâyou get to choose the theme for the 2025 Grottoes Christmas Parade! This is your chance to help set the stage for the most magical night of the year, and we canât wait to see which idea wins. đ Cast your vote at THIS LINK anytime between now and Friday, September 5th at 3:00 PM EST. Letâs make this yearâs parade one to remember! đ
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Weâve come up with some fun and unique theme ideas for you to pick from, but the poll also gives you the chance to share your own suggestion. Just rememberâlast year we had a Grinch who said âNO PARADEâ several times, but thatâs not really an option. đ Our 2024 theme was A Country Christmas, and it was a big hitânow weâre excited to see what will follow it!
This yearâs theme options are:
Sweet Christmas: Toys, Treats & Twinkling Streets: Floats will showcase beloved holiday toysâfrom classic trains and dolls to cuddly teddy bearsâalongside mouthwatering treats like candy canes, gingerbread cookies, and hot cocoa mugs, all illuminated by dazzling lights that make every corner of Grottoes shine bright. Marching groups will bring the streets to life with festive costumes, joyful music, and the spirit of giving that makes Christmas truly sweet.
Grottoes Gingerbread Jubilee: Imagine floats decked out like giant gingerbread houses, candy canes, gumdrops, and frosting swirls, all glowing under the night sky. Marching groups dressed as gingerbread men, candy elves, and holiday treats will fill the streets with cheer and whimsy.
Movie Night at the North Pole: Floats will bring to life iconic scenes from beloved holiday movies like Elf, Home Alone, The Polar Express, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and A Christmas Story, all aglow with festive lights and North Pole charm. Marching bands, dancers, and performers will add to the magic by recreating memorable moments and spreading holiday cheer.
Winter Wonderland: Floats will sparkle with icy blues, silvers, and whites, adorned with twinkling lights and frosted decorations that capture the hush and beauty of a snowy night. Marchers dressed as snow queens, ice skaters, and woodland creatures will bring the seasonâs enchantment to life with graceful dances and glowing costumes.
Candy Cane Lane: Imagine childrenâs faces lighting up as they follow the trail of glowing candy canes, while holiday music fills the air and the scent of peppermint seems to dance on the breeze. Candy Cane Lane isnât just a paradeâitâs a sweet escape into a world of wonder, warmth, and community spirit, perfect for making lasting memories this Christmas season in Grottoes.
Tacky & Twinkly: The Ugly Sweater Parade: Floats and marchers will deck themselves out in blinking lights, oversized bows, glittery tinsel, and those wonderfully âuglyâ sweaters that bring smiles from ear to ear. From reindeer with flashing noses to snowmen wrapped in strands of glowing lights, every inch of the parade will sparkle with tacky holiday spirit.
All that Glitters: A Sparkle & Shine Christmas Time: Floats will glow with shimmering silver, gold, and jewel tones, decked out in sparkling garlands, glittering ornaments, and radiant lights that illuminate the night. Marchers will shimmer in sequined costumes, twinkling tiaras, and glowing accessories, creating a parade that truly dazzles from start to finish.
Star Spangled Christmas: Floats will sparkle with patriotic decorationsâtwinkling stars, shimmering flags, and festive red and white lightsâall shining bright under the night sky. Marching groups will blend traditional holiday costumes with touches of Americana, honoring the communityâs spirit and values during this joyful time of year.
Other: Got an idea to share? We’ve got a space in the poll for you to make a suggestion!
This year’s parade will be on Sunday, December 7th. Registration will open after the theme has been published.