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Call for Participants: 2025 Santa Parade in Downtown Hanover<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hanover, PA<\/strong> \u2013 Main Street Hanover, in partnership with The Christmas in Hanover Committee and the Borough of Hanover is excited to announce the call for participants in the beloved Santa Parade<\/strong>, taking place Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 11:00 AM<\/strong> in downtown Hanover.<\/p>\n

The Santa Parade is a highlight of the Downtown Hanover Christmas Festivities<\/strong>, held annually to kick off the holiday season. This year is extra special as organizers are curating a full day of festivities for families<\/strong>\u2014starting with the Santa Parade at 11:00 AM and ending with the beloved Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6:00 PM.<\/strong> Families and visitors from across the region can look forward to Santa\u2019s arrival, live music, holiday shopping, festive entertainment, and more. The full festival schedule can be found at www.mainstreethanover.org<\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Registration for parade participation is now open and FREE.<\/strong> Community groups, marching bands, floats, antique cars, dignitaries, fire companies, and performers of all kinds are invited to take part in spreading holiday cheer.<\/p>\n

This year, we\u2019re putting out a special call for creative and festive entries!<\/strong> Whether it\u2019s a float filled with twinkling lights, a marching group dressed in holiday costumes, or a performance that brings the season to life, participants are encouraged to showcase their imagination, creativity, and holiday spirit. Make the parade magical for the hundreds of spectators who come downtown each year to celebrate the season.<\/p>\n

Registration forms can be found at www.mainstreethanover.org\/christmas-in-hanover<\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a> or by contacting mainstreethanover@gmail.com<\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/strong> for a copy.<\/p>\n

Parade Participant Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n