2026 Holiday Parade Information

Hello Community Member,

It's that time of year again where we celebrate with our community by hosting our annual Holiday Parade! The Community Holiday Parade Committee, a division of the ABC Group, would like to invite you to join us in this year's event, presented by Farmers & Merchants Bank and held on Thursday, November 19th! This year's theme is "An Old Fashioned Christmas".

All floats will be automatically entered into the parade float contest (and are encouraged to play music), unless applicant requests to not participate in the contest. There will be two categories, commercial and non-commercial, each with three prizes. First place will receive a cash prize of $100, second place a cash prize of $75, and third place a cash prize of $50.

The parade schedule is as follows:

5:00 PM: Float line up begins (we will be sending out times, spots, and a map for you prior to the event to the email provided at registration)

5:20 PM- 6:00 PM: Floats will be judged by three community representatives. In order to be considered for judging, your float must be in theme and have arrived by 5:20PM.

6:30 PM: Parade begins

For a Parade registration form, please contact one of the committee members listed below. All entries are due Monday, November 9th, 2026. All paper copies should be put to the attention of Community Holiday Parade Committee and can be mailed, dropped off in person, or put in the book drop at the Berlin Public Library. The library’s address is 121 W Park Ave, Berlin, WI 54923.

Prior to the parade, Nathan Strong Park and Forsyth Park will once again become a Winter Wonderland as "Light the Park" returns for its 10th year! Festivities will begin at 4:00 PM when Santa & Mrs. Claus arrive with live reindeer. At 5:00PM we will flip the switch and over 200 trees will light the park!

For more information regarding each event, please follow Achieving a Better Community- ABC Group on Facebook or visit achievingabettercommunity.com and join Berlin's 41st Annual Holiday Parade event!

The Community Holiday Parade Committee would like to thank you for supporting this time-honored event and helping us share the magic of the holidays!

Sincerely,
Community Holiday Parade Committee
(Sue Trampf, Chris Kalupa,

Debi Dowen, Vicky Pawlacyk Kassidy Walters & Ashley Bartol, )