Peoria Area Community Events (PACE) is pleased to announce the theme of the 134th Annual Santa Claus Parade is “A Candyland Christmas”. The parade, scheduled to step off at , is the longest running holiday parade in the country. The parade features costumed characters, novelty walking units, decorated floats, marching bands, and of course Santa Claus.
Costumes and floats depicting the parade theme “A Candyland Christmas” will compete for awards presented for the Best Novelty Unit, Best Overall Unit, Best New Entry, Best Commercial Float Entry, Best Non-Profit Float Entry, and Best Religious Float Entry.
Applications are now available for entering the 2021 Santa Claus Parade and can be downloaded on this page. Area businesses and organizations wishing to participate should contact PACE at 691-3553. All entries must be submitted by .
Santa Claus Parade
2021 AWARD WINNERS
Best Commercial Float 1st Place |
Busey Bank |
Best Commercial Float 2nd Place |
Brown Animal Hospital |
Best Non Profit Float 1st Place |
Concordia School |
Best Non Profit Float 2nd Place |
Wildlife Prairie Park |
Best Novelty Entry Elf Award |
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints |
Best Overall Unit “SANTA AWARD” |
Nitch Theatre Arts NFP |
Thank you to all who participated!