BG Holiday Parade ready to sparkle

Santa Claus greets the crowd at the end of the the 2021 BG Holiday Parade

From BOWLING GREEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce is now accepting registrations for the 2023 Bowling Green Community Holiday Parade, which is scheduled for Saturday, November 18. Units will step off at 9:50 a.m. with the first unit arriving in Downtown Bowling Green at 10 a.m. 

This year’s theme is “Holiday Sparkle.”

Sponsorship and registration forms can be found at bgchamber.net/annual. The deadline to register a unit for the parade is November 1, or when capacity is reached.

Registration is $25, or $15 for non-profits, with the fees supporting band stipends, parade publicity, general administrative costs, as well as the cost of WTOL broadcasting the parade. Sponsorships and donations help offset the parade’s expenses and are appreciated.

The 68th Annual Bowling Green Community Holiday Parade is brought to you by Presenting Sponsors: the City of Bowling Green, Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce, Bowling Green State University, and Wood County Hospital. WTOL Channel 11 will once again broadcast the parade live.

Participating in the BG Community Holiday Parade is an opportunity for businesses and organizations to share the joy and spirit of the holiday season with thousands of people in the  area. T

he Chamber is looking for participants to help celebrate the many reasons to love the Bowling Green community. Individuals, organizations, and businesses are encouraged to use this opportunity to be recognized for the positive contribution they have made to their profession and to the community.

It takes a host of volunteers for the Holiday Parade to be successful, and all interested volunteers are welcome. No experience is required. 

Open positions include Bay Coordinators, Runners, Non-permit Zone Monitors, Banner Carriers, and Exit Bay Coordinators. Those interested in volunteering for the parade, should visit the signup link.