The after party will be held at Area 61 Taphouse 3400 Merlin road Grants Pass OR 97526 Our headquarters, as well as the announcers location will be at Casablanca Coffee & Grill located at the corner of 6th & D street. Physical address is: 412 NW 6th St, Grants Pass, OR 97526. We will have free goodies there for the kids to enjoy. The start and endpoint will be announced closer to the parade. Be advised a portion of 6th street will be closed (as always) during the parade. Foot traffic, horse riders, ATV’s , school marching bands etc, are encouraged to participate. All walkers are welcome.

For safety reasons, throwing of candy or other items are prohibited due to our insurance policy. Do know each participant may have as many walkers behind the floats handing out candy, flyers and business cards. Again, no throwing candy or other items, due to the safety of our children. Thank you!

There are some Participant Sign-up forms available at The Grant Pass Chamber of Commerce located at 1995 NW Vine St, Grant Pass, OR 97526, and The Grants Pass Downtown Welcome Center at: 198 SW 6th St, Grants Pass, OR 97526.

HISTORY

In the past years, the Grants Pass Christmas Parade has relied on the generosity of sponsors, business support, donations and volunteers within our community. Many years ago the city relinquished responsibility of the Christmas parade and community members took on the challenges to keep this event ongoing. Efforts to bring the "Spirit of Christmas" to the kids and families of our great community. This effort comes at a cost. Each year we must raise funds and accept donations from community members, which help pay the cost of $800 which is paid to the city to host this event; $8,500 for traffic control to have roads closed during the parade, and funding to cover the cost of insurance. Other cost we carry covers advertising, trophy’s and security, and many more items. Without the support of the community this event will not be possible.