Boise families and community groups have one more chance to join the city’s beloved holiday tradition. The 78th Annual Boise Holiday Parade, presented by Dillon GMC, will take place Saturday, November 28, 2026, and the final deadline to submit an entry is Sunday, November 15.
How to Participate
Anyone with a decorated float, marching band, choir, dance team, horse‑drawn carriage, vehicle or other community group can apply. The parade welcomes businesses that want to showcase a Christmas float, schools looking to feature a marching band or dance troupe, and nonprofit organizations eager to spread holiday cheer.
Registration is simple: fill out the online application on the parade’s website. While submitting an application does not guarantee a spot, organizers will review each entry and notify participants of acceptance.
Parade Details
The parade will begin at 10 a.m. at the intersection of 10th and Jefferson streets in downtown Boise and travel toward 5th Street before returning along Bannock Street. The procession is expected to last about 90 minutes, ending around 11:30 a.m. Admission is free, and spectators are encouraged to arrive early, bring chairs or blankets, and dress for Idaho’s late‑November weather.
This year’s theme, “Christmas Is for Giving,” underscores the holiday’s focus on generosity and community. Organizers emphasize that the participants—neighbors, coworkers, friends and family—are the heart of the event, reinforcing the Treasure Valley’s long‑standing tradition of coming together during the season.
Why It Matters
Beyond the festive music and bright lights, the parade offers a chance for local businesses to connect with residents, for schools to showcase student talent, and for community groups to highlight their mission. It also provides a wholesome, family‑friendly activity that strengthens neighborhood bonds and celebrates the values of faith, family and liberty that many Boise families hold dear.
For more information, including application forms and parade route maps, visit the official Boise Holiday Parade website. Stay tuned for additional updates as the event approaches.
Original reporting: 580 KIDO Talk Radio (Boise) — read the source article.
