Batesburg-Leesville Christmas Parade Set for December 6, Celebrating Community Tradition
Batesburg - Leesville, SC - The holiday season will bring another year of Christmas tradition to Batesburg-Leesville as the Batesburg-Leesville Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Center prepares to host its annual Christmas Parade on Sunday, December 6, 2026.
This year’s parade holds special significance as the Chamber celebrates its 80th anniversary, while the nation prepares to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.
According to the Chamber, records show that the organization began organizing the community’s Christmas parade in December 1948. Over the decades, the parade has created lasting memories for generations of children and families throughout the community.
The theme for the 2026 parade is “Stars, Stripes, & Silent Nights.” Parade participants are encouraged to decorate their entries to reflect this patriotic holiday theme.
Vehicles, professionally decorated floats, and floats created by individuals are welcome to participate.
The Chamber is also offering cash prizes for the entries that best represent this year’s theme:
First Place: $200
Second Place: $100
Third Place: $50
Important Parade Safety Information
To help ensure the safety of participants and spectators, the Parade Committee is requesting that no items, including candy, favors, or leaflets, be distributed or thrown from moving parade units.
The Chamber also states that it does not accept responsibility for individuals riding on or around parade floats.
Parade Entry Information
Those interested in participating must complete a parade entry form. Completed applications may be submitted by fax, mail, or email.
Fax: (803) 532-3978
For additional information, contact the Batesburg-Leesville Chamber of Commerce at (803) 532-4339.
The community is encouraged to come together and celebrate this longstanding holiday tradition as Batesburg-Leesville continues a parade tradition that dates back to 1948.
Application deadline clarification: The Chamber’s letter lists December 1, 2025, as the application deadline. Since the parade is scheduled for 2026, participants should contact the Chamber to confirm the correct deadline.
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