It’s time to celebrate, Marietta! Last year was difficult - we had to cancel a variety of events, including our beloved traditional Merry-etta Christmas Parade typically hosted on Small Business Saturday in November. This summer, it’s time to come together and have some fun!
Marietta Main Street is hosting a Christmas in July Parade on Saturday, July 17th at 5 p.m. in downtown Marietta and we invite friends and family across our community to join us as floats pass by. Santa Claus will indeed be joining us in his summer shades and Hawaiian shirt to wave to kiddos as he travels through the parade route.
The parade will start at Third & Ohio Street > Greene Street > Front Street > East Muskingum Park. At the end of the parade, we will host a Kid Zone with summer fun - bubbles to play in thanks to The Foam Garage, games and more.
Plus, we are partnering with the Greater Marietta Community Food Pantry for this event. A portion of all float fees will be donated to the Greater Marietta Community Food Pantry and they’ll be set up at the Armory during the parade to collect donations of food from floats and the community. Make sure to drop off your food donations during the parade!
Grab your sunscreen and your shades and join us downtown on Saturday, July 17th at 5 p.m. for a Christmas in July Parade followed by great family fun in East Muskingum Park!
The Christmas in July Parade is sponsored by Marietta College. Marietta College is a strong partner of Marietta Main Street and a leading institution of higher education located in the heart of our city.
Interested in hosting a float in our parade? We’d love to have you! Submit a float application using the link below. Registration fees are listed below. $5 of every float fee will be donated to the Greater Marietta Community Food Pantry.
The parade lineup begins at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 17th at Hart Street and Ohio Street. Floats are asked to enter the parade line through 6th and Hart Streets.
REGISTRATION FEES:
$50: Through Thursday, July 15th
$100: Friday, July 16th and Day of Parade, Saturday, July 17th
If you’d like to pay via check, you may print the Christmas in July Float Application using the link below and send it in the mail to Marietta Main Street, P.O. Box 5013, Marietta, OH 45750.
If you’d like to process payment online, please access payment information below.