City of Modesto, California News Release

Organizers of the City of Modesto’s Annual Celebration of Lights Parade and Downtown Extravaganza are now accepting registrations for parade entries. Thousands will be drawn to downtown Modesto Saturday, December 5, for the Celebration of Lights Parade, traditional Dickens Faire and special Farmer’s Market. This year’s theme is “Hollywood Holidays.”

The Celebration of Lights Parade will begin at 5:30 p.m. Parade rules and entry forms can be found online at www.modestogov.com/prnd/events/holidayparade/entries.asp. Entries will be accepted through Monday, November 16, at 4:30 p.m. 

Parade entry fees are $40 for all categories, including non-profit, private/individual and business/commercial entries.

Entries received after 4:30 p.m. on November 16 will incur a $20 late fee.

For more information about parade entries or the 2009 Celebration of Lights Parade and Downtown Extravaganza, please call (209) 577-5344.