The City of Hanford is proud to continue the 2025 Hanford Christmas Parade, a cherished community tradition that takes place the day after Thanksgiving (Black Friday) every year. JH Tackett Marketing is the parade's co-host. The 2025 parade route has been extended, providing approximately 2,000 feet of additional seating space for attendees. This year’s parade will also feature a variety of food and beverage vendors along the parade route. A full list of vendors will be announced closer to the event.
When: Friday, November 28 at 6 p.m.
Where: Downtown Hanford (starts at 7th/Harris, ends Douty/10th)
Now Accepting Parade Entries
Option 1: Complete the online entry packet.
*If submitting this way, please upload required documents using the "Document uploads" section towards the bottom of form
Option 2: Complete the fillable entry packet PDF.
*If submitting this way, please email completed PDF and required documents to Adam Ramos.
Option 3: Print fillable entry packet PDF.
*Print PDF, complete by hand, then scan and email completed PDF and required documents to Adam Ramos or drop off at 321 N. Douty Street during City business hours (7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. – noon Friday).

Christmas Parade Grand Marshal
This year's Grand Marshal is Tyree Reed!
Christmas Parade Theme
This year's theme is The Polar Express!
Sponsorships
Please contact Brad Albert or Brittany Parreira if interested in sponsoring the 2025 Hanford Christmas Parade.