Waukesha Christmas Parade
Brought to you by your Waukesha Area Chamber of Commerce
SAVE THE DATE for the 2026 Christmas Parade
Sunday, December 6th
A long-standing tradition, the Waukesha Christmas Parade attracts high levels of community engagement, with spectators upwards of 10,000 people. Community groups and organizations, families, and businesses bring out their best for this special holiday season with music, festive decorations, and performances that truly delight and create the much-anticipated warmth of the season.
2026 Presenting Sponsor:
The 2025 parade, our 62nd, held on Sunday, December 7th, continued to honor and remember those we lost in the 2021 parade tragedy by beginning the parade with a special 'lantern walk' (6 lanterns, 1 for each person we lost) to light the way toward remembrance and continued healing for our community.
Thank you for attending, participating, and sponsoring 2025's Christmas Parade!
The theme and vision for the 2025 Christmas Parade was - JINGLE | BELL | ROCK!
We rocked Waukesha!
Congratulations to the 2025 Christmas Parade Float Winners!
Below are the informational handouts that float participants receive and they provide answers to many of the questions you may have about parade involvement!
Don't forget to pour your holiday spirit into decorating; all floats will be judged on the following criteria:
- Connection to the Parade Theme
- Entertainment Value
- Creativity
- Overall Impression