Dunn Christmas Extravaganza Parade – Stage Performance Information

Thank you for joining the 2025 Dunn Chamber Christmas Parade & City of Dunn Tree Lighting. To ensure a safe, festive, and family‑friendly evening, all participants must follow the guidelines below. The registered applicant is responsible for ensuring every member of their group understands and complies with these rules.

General Parade Rules

• No candy, toys, or items may be thrown from floats or vehicles. Walkers may hand out candy safely along the route. Limited to 1 walker on each side of the vehicle or float, unless a Walker Registration is included.
• No political signs, campaign references, election messaging, or partisan materials of any kind at any time during the duration of the parade – lineup to completion
• The Christmas Parade is a beloved family friendly event. Please note, we will not allow controversial or inappropriate messaging – including signs, handouts, use of profanity, explicit music/lyrics, or offensive signage or audio.
• All lineup positions are final. No changes or rearranging of lineup spaces is permitted. Violators will be removed from the parade lineup.
• Registrants are responsible for the actions and behavior of all riders, walkers, and participants in their group.
• All vehicles must have a valid registration and current inspection. Dunn PD or DACC may request documentation.
• Vehicle parking lights must remain ON (no headlights) throughout the parade for safety.
• No additional Santa costumes or impersonators. Santa will appear as the official Dunn Chamber guest. Unapproved Santa’s will be removed from the parade lineup.

• No sirens or airhorns – this is a couresy to our sudatory sensitive spectators. Lights are permitted

 

• Weapons at parades are prohibited. NC General Statute 14-277.2. Violators could face arrest.

The Dunn Chamber reserves the right to remove any participant or unit that violates parade rules.
 
 
This is a rain‑or‑shine event. No refunds or credits will be issued for any reason.

Line‑Up & Staging Information

Line‑up begins at 3 p.m. The parade begins promptly at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Your lineup number, assigned entry point, will be emailed the week of the parade. Line up positions are the discretion of the Dunn Chamber. All participants will be be assigned a designated entry point. Entry through a non-assigned entry point will be denied, due to safety considerations. Your line up number AND entry point will be identified in email communication. Please add this information to your lineup sign. Vehicles must display their lineup sign to access staging areas (lime green sheet enclosed).

Drop-Off & Staging Details

• Individual Vehicles (classic cars, beauty queens, business entries):

The vehicle for the registered participant will be permitted to enter through the assigned entry points, with the lineup sign in the window. Drop off vehicles will NOT be permitted in the staging area. Vehicles parked in non-designated parking areas or on private property, are subject to towing at the owner’s expense.

• Walkers and float riders:

Must be dropped off at designated entry points. This information should be obtained from your entry organizer. No vehicles will be permitted to enter without a lineup sign.

• Commercial Trucks, Large Units, Fire/Rescue:

Park in the T‑Mart Parking Area at N. General Lee Ave. & W. Broad St.

• Marching Bands & JROTC:

Staging at W. Broad St. & N. Wayne Ave. up to Kim’s BBQ. Parking is available at the end of the parade route near N. Elm Ave. by City Hall. Look for signs.

• Dance & Performing Groups:

Stand‑still performances are limited to 60–90 seconds, with an additional 30‑second performance requested at the stage area, located at the intersection of Wilson Ave  and Broad St.

• Professional Float Riders (DACC-provided floats):

Rider drop‑off is at Dunn Elementary School carpool entrance. No parking allowed. The Dunn Elementary parking lot will NOT be used for general parking.

• Motorcycles & ATVs:

Helmets are required at all times. No stunts, wheelies, tire spinning, or excessive revving will be permitted.
 
General Note: Only registered units may enter the lineup area. Share all drop‑off instructions with your group. No unloading from floats at the end of the parade route as this blocks the street and causes a bottleneck resulting in a safety concern.
 
This is a rain‑or‑shine event. No refunds or credits will be issued for any reason.