Parade Contest Information

If you have not yet filled out the 2025 Spring Hill Christmas Parade Registration Form, CLICK HERE. All parade rules must be adhered to so please read them carefully.

A committee of judges will be selected in advance by the parade organizers and will judge all parade entries on the day of the parade. Judging will begin at 4:00 p.m. in line-up.

Winners will be determined immediately and will be given a sign to display on their entry during the parade for all of the spectators to see. 

Awards and cash prizes will be presented for the following: 

  • Mayor’s Award - Given to the best overall entry. (Formerly Best Overall) - $500 cash prize and a custom trophy. 
  • Grand Marshal’s Award - Given to the entry that has the most originality, creativity, and uniqueness of decorations. (Formerly Most Creative) - $300 cash prize and a custom trophy.  
  • Gerald Beckham Holiday Spirit Award - Presented to the entry which best displays the spirit of Christmas - $300 cash prize and a custom trophy.  
  • FireBelle Award – Given to the best decorated vehicle or group of vehicles - $300 cash prize and a custom trophy.

Trophies and cash prizes will be presented to the winners by the Mayor at the Board of Mayor and Alderman meeting on December 15, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.

We look forward to seeing you at the 2025 Spring Hill Christmas Parade!