The holidays are not complete without a parade, but one Southern Indiana town has taken its holiday parade, now in its second year, to the next level, and you're invited!

This Indiana Holiday Parade Happens In the Dark

Registration is currently open for the Second Annual Newburgh Holiday Light Parade. Yes, you read that correctly - a Holiday Light Parade. Unlike traditional parades that take place in broad daylight, this parade in Newburgh, Indiana happens after dark!

Christmas Lights and Glow Sticks, Oh My!

While the parade is in the dark, as the name implies, lights are required for all entries. Whether you have a float decked out with Christmas lights, or a walking group with glowsticks, lights are required to participate.

Entry Deadline is November 22nd for the Newburgh Holiday Light Parade

Historic Newburgh will host this exciting event, taking place on December 1, 2024, but applications to participate are currently being accepted. There is a limit to the first 35 entries only, and the deadline is November 22, 2024, so you better hurry!

Additional Event Details Will Go Out to Participants November 25rh

Organizers say that participation confirmations, along with additional parade information, and a detailed parade route map will go out on November 25, 2025.

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Register Now for the Historic Newburgh Holiday Light Parade

Are you ready to enter the Second Annual Historic Newburgh Holiday Light Parade? Just fill out the short form at HistoricNewburgh.org, and don't forget the lights!

[Source: Historic Newburgh, Inc via Facebook]

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