Holiday Festival & Parade

Downtown Gilroy Holiday Festival & Parade

December 7, 2024 at 3pm

Join us for a FREE, family-friendly event in the heart of downtown Gilroy!

HIGHLIGHTS:

Trail of Treats (3-5pm): Goodies for the kids, petting zoo and photo op with Chillroy!
Entertainment (3-5pm): Two stages, featuring fabulous local talent, including Saka-Bozzo
Santa’s Village: Meet the jolly man himself!
Grinchville: Embrace the mischievous charm of the Grinch
Parade: Enjoy a talented collection of local organizations & performers as they take to the streets!
Float Contest: Participants in the parade are automatically entered to win!
Tree Lighting: Ring in the holiday season as we light up our downtown Christmas tree
Window Display Contest: A celebration of the holiday spirit & creativity of local shops
Goodies Galore: Feast on treats from vendors & local businesses

Thank you, Downtown Gilroy Businesses!

SPECIAL EVENTS THIS YEAR

The Holiday Festival & Parade draws an estimated 10,000 attendees to Downtown Gilroy each winter. The Gilroy Downtown Business Association would like to invite you to partner with us to once again make this event truly magical for our community.

Deadline: December 5

Entries received after November 1 will not be included on event poster, banners or other printed items.

SOLD!

Chillroy Sponsor

$3,500

Name attached to Chillroy at all events where Chillroy is present
8 drink tickets
Larger prominent logo placement on sponsor banner, to be featured in the parade
Logo placement on all event advertising: print ads, posters, banners, & social media
Complimentary entry fee in the parade, one car provided to ride in if desired
Company name announced as a sponsor prior to and during the parade

SOLD

Beverage Sponsor

$2,500

Banner displayed on refreshment booth(s) during Holiday Festival
4 drink tickets
Prominent logo placement on sponsor banner, to be featured in the parade
Logo placement on all event advertising: print ads, posters, banners, & social media
Complimentary entry fee in the parade, one car provided to ride in if desired
Company name announced as a sponsor prior to and during the parade

SOLD!

Gathering Place Sponsor

$1,500

4 drink tickets
Prominent logo placement on sponsor banner, to be featured in the parade
Logo placement on all event advertising: print ads, posters, banners, & social media
Complimentary entry fee in the parade, one car provided to ride in if desired
Company name announced as a sponsor prior to and during the parade

SOLD!

Santa's Village Sponsor

$1,500

4 drink tickets
Prominent logo placement on sponsor banner, to be featured in the parade
Logo placement on all event advertising: print ads, posters, banners, & social media
Complimentary entry fee in the parade, one car provided to ride in if desired
Company name announced as a sponsor prior to and during the parade

Champion Sponsor

$1,500

4 drink tickets
Prominent logo placement on sponsor banner, to be featured in the parade
Logo placement on all event advertising: print ads, posters, banners, & social media
Complimentary entry fee in the parade, one car provided to ride in if desired
Company name announced as a sponsor prior to and during the parade

Star of Light Sponsor

$1,000

4 drink tickets
Prominent logo placement on sponsor banner, to be featured in the parade
Logo placement on all event advertising: print ads, posters, parade banner, stage banner & social media
Complimentary entry fee in the parade, one car provided to ride in if desired
Company name announced as a sponsor prior to and during the parade

Glad Tidings Sponsor

$500

Logo placement on sponsor banner, to be featured in the parade
Logo placement on all event advertising: print ads, posters, parade banner, stage banner & social media
Complimentary entry fee in the parade
Company name announced as a sponsor prior to and during the parade

Goodwill Sponsor

$250

Business name on event advertising: print ads, posters & social media
Complimentary entry fee in the parade
Company name announced as a sponsor prior to and during the parade

Friend of the Fest

$150

Name listed on marketing

Join us in spreading joy, building connections, and celebrating the season! Gilroy Downtown Business Association invites you to showcase your unique products and delightful treats amidst the twinkling lights, the laughter of families, and the joyous atmosphere of holiday lights.

Deadlines
Food Vendors: November 12
Other Vendors: November 22

Details

Vendor applications due by dates above
Selected participants will be notified by November 15th

Booth Specs

10 x 10′ booth space
$100 Food Vendor*
$75 For Profit Vendor
$35 Non-Profit Vendor

* Food vendors additional DEH fees may apply

Vendor Schedule

10am: Vendor access for setup
3pm-8pm: Open for business
8pm: Tear down

Be the Stars of the Show! Take to the streets in downtown Gilroy as part of the 2023 Downtown Gilroy Holiday Parade. Spaces are limited, so register early!

$35 Entry Fee before 11/13
$50 Entry Fee after 11/13

Deadline: November 22

Rules & Guidelines

To ensure a safe and smooth parade for all involved, all participants MUST follow these rules and guidelines.

Entries limited to space available. Apply early to save your spot!
Arrive early to allow for traffic, parking and other delays.
Staging are opens at Noon & check-in closes at 4pm – NO LATE ARRIVALS ACCEPTED
Parade Entry Contest Judging is at 4:30pm – please be fully decorated with lights on!
Notify GDBA as soon as possible if you’re unable to participate in the parade. NO REFUNDS.
Equestrian units are expected to have control of their animal (according to GPD or Parade Officials) to avoid removal from the parade. An adult must accompany children under 12 with their animals. Animal waste during line-up and parade MUST be removed immediately.
Float passengers may hand deliver items to crowd members, but MAY NOT THROW.
All hands & feet inside your entry. No hanging over the sides of floats or vehicles.
No Politics. The advocating, opposing, depicting or endorsing of any political or social issues or persons is not allowed in the Parade. This includes, but is not limited to, signs banners, and audio.
NO SANTA COSTUMES. There is only one Santa Claus in the Parade. Santa hats ok.
No Alcoholic Beverages in the parade or staging area.
Loud noises such as semi-truck horns, tire spinning, burn-outs, or speeding are prohibited & will result in automatic expulsion from the Parade by GPD or Parade Officials.
This is a FAMILY event. Therefore, entries must not include any questionable signage, decorations or dance moves that may be offensive to any individual of any age. Please use good judgment!

For full rules & regulations see registration form link above.

We’re on a mission to create the most enchanting holiday celebration in Downtown Gilroy, and we need YOUR help to make it truly magical! Join us as a volunteer for the Downtown Gilroy Holiday Festival & Parade, and be part of the team that brings joy to every corner of our community.