December 8, 2023
By: Dwayne Page
With the threat of rain again Saturday, December 9, the Smithville Christmas Parade has again been postponed until Monday, December 11 beginning at 6:30 p.m. The parade lineup will start Monday at 5 p.m. at the New Life Connection on Congress Boulevard.
The parade was originally scheduled for last Saturday, December 2 but had to be postponed due to rain.
Organized by the Smithville Fire Department, the parade will move down Congress Boulevard to Don Cantrell Street around the square then onto West Main Street and will end once it gets to the intersection at South College Street.
“You Do Not have to register to be in the parade, just show up the day of the parade between 5 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. Monday, December 11 and we will put you inline as you arrive,” said Smithville Fire Chief Charlie Parker
The band and any one unloading people or supplies should park in the DeKalb Community Complex parking lot next door. Only parade entries will be allowed in the New Life parking lot.
2023 Parade Guidelines
•Parade entries will enter through the Dekalb Community Complex parking lot behind On The Way Market.
We recommend that Parade entries should have a clear sign as to who or what organization they are representing.
Side-by-sides are allowed with licensed drivers, but no 4 wheelers.
Candy is allowed to be passed out to the crowd. Please make every effort to get the candy out to the crowd and not in the roadway.
Horses and wagons should unload at Bill page ballpark and make your way down Bryant Street to enter the parade at the redlight.
Only one official Santa is permitted in the parade and he has already committed to ride on the Fire Truck.
The City of Smithville or The Smithville Fire Department is not responsible for any damages, injuries, or liabilities associated with the Smithville Christmas Parade. The City of Smithville or The Smithville Fire Department does not provide any liability insurance for protection for individuals, organizations, spectators, or any others who may participate in the 2023 Smithville Christmas Parade.