Downtown Rogers preparing to light up the night as the community prepares for the annual Christmas Parade. The City of Rogers, along with partners The Rotary Club of Rogers, The Rotary Club of Downtown Rogers, and First National Bank NWA are excited for the annual holiday tradition. Applications for parade entries are being accepted through November 17. The parade will take place Friday, December 1st at 6:30pm in downtown Rogers.  

“Every year, the Rogers Christmas parade brings our community together in a wonderful display of tradition and holiday spirit. It's a time when our town truly shines, and we come together to celebrate the joy and togetherness that defines this special season. I couldn't be more excited to see our streets filled with the festivities again this year. I encourage everyone to join us in downtown Rogers for this cherished event. Let's make this year's parade the most memorable yet!”

- Rogers Mayor Greg Hines

The Rotary Club of Rogers and the Rotary Club of Downtown Rogers will coordinate the event that showcases the community's holiday spirit. This will include managing float entries, parade lineup, and selecting judges.

Categories for parade entries include:

• Floats (large vehicles, trucks and trailers) and Non-Floats (including marching or walking groups, cars and bands)

Trophies will be awarded for the best entry in each of these categories:  

• “Spectacular Sparkles Award” goes to the entry that presents an outstanding display of lights and/or other type of illumination.
• “Elfin Magic Award” award goes to the entry that best features children.
• “Glory of Angels Award” award goes to the entry that best illustrates a religious theme.
• And the “Knock Your Stockings Off Award” goes to the overall outstanding entry illustrating the parade theme.

The parade entry fee is $35 up to 100 feet, while all school bands are free. 

"The Rotary Club of Downtown Rogers is proud to be part of a time-honored tradition in Rogers and our surrounding communities! We look forward to seeing our friends and family enjoying this great event in the heart of our city during this wonderful time of year!"

- Eric Ledbetter, President – Downtown Rogers Rotary Club

New This Year! A Christmas Village and vendor market is an exciting new addition to this year's Parade. Patrons will have the opportunity to:

• Shop local vendor booths and food trucks from 5:00 p.m. - 8 p.m.
• Take photos with Santa from 5 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• Shoot family photos at the Sherrets Photography selfie station
• The Nutcracker Ballet dance performances by Ballet Westside 5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.  
• Go Green! Snap selfies with the Grinch from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 

Interested parties are invited to submit parade entry applications now.  The deadline for applications is November 17.  A paper application can be picked up and submitted at Rogers City Hall 301 W. Chestnut St.
An online application can be completed at rogersar.gov/parade or https://www.rogersar.gov/FormCenter/Mayors-Office-Forms-12/Rogers-Christmas-Parade-2023-Float-Entry-237.  

Rogers Christmas Parade float guidelines and a downloadable application can be found here: https://www.rogersar.gov/DocumentCenter/View/28715/2023-Christmas-Parade-Application-and-Guidelines

The Rogers Christmas Parade route begins at 5^th St. and Poplar St. and then leads through the heart of downtown, down 1^st St. and Walnut St.  Residents and visitors are welcome to enjoy the parade and vibrant holiday atmosphere of downtown Rogers at any point along the route.  An attached map shows the complete route and staging area.

“I am happy that the bank can partner with the City of Rogers and the Rotary clubs to support a staple event in downtown Rogers”

- Rob Husong, President – First National Bank NWA

The Rogers Christmas Parade route begins at 5^th St. and Poplar St. and then leads through the heart of downtown, down 1^st St. and Walnut St. Residents and visitors are welcome to enjoy the parade and vibrant holiday atmosphere of downtown Rogers at any point along the route. An attached map shows the complete route and staging area. The City of Rogers, along with our community partners value the Rogers Christmas Parade, its traditions and its future. We look forward to seeing the community of Rogers in downtown on the first Friday of December.

Interested parties are invited to submit float entry applications now. The deadline for applications is November 17.  A paper application can be picked up and submitted at Rogers City Hall 301 W. Chestnut St.

Rogers Christmas Parade float guidelines and online and downloadable applications can be completed at: 
Rogers Christmas Parade Application

Photos provided by Visit Rogers Arkansas