The 2026 Celestine Christmas Parade has announced they are now accepting entries. The parade will take place on the same day as the tree lighting, Sunday, December 6th, and will begin at 5:30 PM EST.
Those taking part in the parade can line up on parade day from 4:00 PM to 5:15 PM in the former Celestine Elementary School Parking Lot. Parade entries will be given numbers upon arrival and the Celestine Fire Department will assist in finding your place in the lineup.
Giveaways are welcome for the parade. All horse and animal units being entered are required to provide their own waste disposal.
NEW THIS YEAR - Spirit Awards! We encourage everyone to really bring the Christmas spirit and will be awarding for the following catgories:
Best Use of Lights
Best Vehicle
Best Theme
People’s Choice
Most Holiday Spirited
The deadline to have entry forms turned in is November 30th, 2026, and there are no entry fees. Completed forms should be sent via email to amerkel19@outlook.com or mail to Amanda Steckler, 420 N Santine Rd, Celestine, IN, 47521, and marked Attn: Christmas Parade. The entry form can be found below.
If you have any questions, contact Amanda Steckler at 812-309-1861 or by email.
Google Form: https://forms.gle/L5LQov2sCj9dvXmW6
