Santa's Grand Arrival Parade Registration

Save the date: Saturday, November 9, 2024

The 2024 holiday season will officially kick off at University Town Center on Saturday, November 9 with a merry community celebration. Local schools, clubs and businesses are invited to be a part of the grand parade down N Cattlemen Rd. and help spread festive holiday cheer.

AWARDS

To make the most wonderful time of the year even more wonderful, UTC is giving away $75,000 in prizes to the most impressive parade participants.

For more details on this year’s parade awards, click here.

THEME

The 2024 Santa’s Grand Arrival Parade theme is Illuminate. The season is ours to Illuminate — let the holiday spirit shine bright for all to see!

Interested in participating in the parade?

Applications are due October 18, 2024

Please read the rules and regulations below and follow these three steps:

Step 1: Register

Read Rules & Regulations

Complete Registration Form

Step 2: Insurance

• Read the insurance requirements
• Email your insurance documents to DILLON@eventfest.com

Step 3: Pay for registration*

Once you submit your entry, insurance info and the application has been approved, you’ll need to provide payment to EventFest Inc.

• *Commercial/For-profit businesses: $250
• *Nonprofit organizations: $100
• *Dance studios, school marching bands, school groups: Free

Please mail checks to:
EventFest Inc.
attn. UTC’s Santa’s Grand Arrival Parade
1200 W. Cass Street, Suite 110
Tampa, FL 33606

Have Questions?
Please contact marketing@utcsarasota.com