You’re invited to the Mt. Carmel Christmas Parade on December 5th stepping off at 5:15pm. Celebrating America’s 250 Year Anniversary with a Star-Spangled Lighted Christmas Parade!
The Wabash County Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring the 60th Annual Mt. Carmel Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 5th, 2026. Line up begins at 3pm at 3rd & Market Street. The Parade starts at 5:15pm and will proceed North on Market Street to Eighth. Floats, groups, and bands are all invited to participate. Simply fill out the registration form and return to the Wabash County Chamber of Commerce by December 3rd, 2026 by 3pm
Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:
Best Use of Theme | Best Use of Lights | Best decorated vehicle | Originality Award | Spirit Awards | Best of Parade
NO ENTRY FEE | PARADE FORM | Google Form
Please go to the registration table at 3rd & Market Street upon arrival for instructions.
Judging will begin at 4pm sharp. Please illuminate your organization/businesses’ name so they are visible. Have your lights on after lining up, as you will not know who the judges are.
The 2026 theme is “CELEBRATING 250 YEARS”. We encourage the use of music, singing, get out the Christmas lights, and even polish up the old Jeep, tractor or enchanted carriage! Whatever you decide to do just make sure and HAVE SOME FUN!
NO SANTAS IN ANY FORM can be used in the Parade. Jolly Ol’ Saint Nick himself will ride on the fire truck as the finale. Also, in an effort to maintain the safety of our children, WE DO NOT ALLOW ANYTHING TO BE THROWN FROM THE PARADE ENTRY TO THE CROWD along the parade route. The Committee encourages you to have WALKERS and HAND OUT ITEMS instead.