Graham Area Business Association

65th Annual Graham Christmas Parade Entry Form

December 5, 2026 @ 10am

Lineup at 9am

Car/Jeep Groups: Have ONE representative sign up for the whole group. Representative will collect $10 payments from each group participant and give to parade organizer the morning of the parade

Type of Parade Entry. Add one for EACH vehicle included in your entry:

Optional: Join GABA & Pay the Discounted Business Entry Rate

Not a member? Pay the GABA membership dues below to become a member now and pay the discounted GABA member rate for this year's parade. Membership dues are based on the number of employees your business has. (GABA membership is optional — you may register at the non-member rate above instead.)

• If you are not entering as a commercial business, then business names and logos CANNOT appear on entry anywhere, or Business MUST Register & Pay as a commercial Business Entry.  All commercial businesses, logos, address and phone numbers must be covered completely while on parade route.  This includes any trailer or vehicle transporting any participants in the parade (ex: branded tow trucks/ tractors) .

• All Parade Vehicles MUST BE DECORATED in order to participate.

• Let us know if music is incorporated in your entry (see above). Must play Christmas music only.

• By order of Graham Police Department, no one is to throw candy because children may run into the street and in front of cars. Also, please no handbills/paper distribution is allowed

• No one is allowed to dress as Santa except for our hired Santa and Mrs. Claus who appear at the end of the parade. Participants may dress as any other themed character they would like.

  
  

FEES:  Members of the GABA Christmas Parade Committee donate countless hours on being able to have the Christmas lights, Parade.  All fees received are used to pay for direct costs such as lights, Santa Float, band fees, & festival costs.  Donations are accepted.  We appreciate your participation!

Submission of a Graham Christmas Parade entry form does not guarantee acceptance or participation in the parade. The Graham Area Business Association (GABA) reserves the right to review, approve, deny, or reject any entry application at its sole discretion. GABA may also refuse entry to participants or organizations that have previously violated parade rules, policies, or requirements.

WAIVER

In consideration of permission to participate in the 2026 Christmas Parade, I do hereby release from liability and hold harmless the Graham Area Business Association, the City of Graham and their respective agents. I recognize that there may be inherent risks associated with participation in this event and choose to participate of my own free will.

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Whoever signs this waiver is signing for the entire group.  That person must obtain permission slips for any participating minors (please do not send these in).