Rotary Club of Orange

Your Official Guide to the Rotary Christmas Parade

All the details for our 2025 “A Hallmark Christmas” Parade — right here in one place.

Overview

Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Location: Town of Orange, VA
Theme: A Hallmark Christmas
Hosted by: Rotary Club of Orange, VA

The Rotary Christmas Parade is one of Orange’s most cherished traditions. Whether you're entering a float, watching from the sidewalk, or helping behind the scenes, this page is your central source for every parade detail — from lineup to road closures to event updates.

Parade Entry Information

ENTRY FORM: https://www.orangerotaryparade.com/enter

ENTRY DEADLINE: November 28, 2025

All participants must complete the official entry form and review the guidelines before parade day. After you submit your form, you will receive additional instructions via email.

Staging & Lineup

Staging Location: Parade entries will stage along Belleview Ave., Spicer’s Mill, N. Madison Rd. and Montevista, with some entries staging in parking lots along N. Madison. Additional staging, route, and parade order details will be shared with each entrant’s primary point of contact well before parade day.

Arrival Times: 2:00p - 2:30pm

Lineup Categories:

Floats
Walking groups
Emergency vehicles
Bands
Equestrian groups
Specialty entries

Check-in volunteers will direct you to your correct position.

Rotary Club volunteers will be on-site to help you find your staging area and leave it in correct order.

Parade Route Map

The parade route will follow Madison Rd. from McDonald’s south to Main Street, go right/west on Main St to a left on Caroline St., and end/disperse from the Fire Department.

A printable version will also be available for participants and spectators.

Road Closures & Parking

To ensure safety, the Town of Orange will close certain streets during the parade

Parking:

There is plenty free parking in and around town.

Please plan ahead and arrive early.

After the Parade: Memorial Tree Lighting

Join us in Taylor Park immediately after the parade for the annual David Sherman Memorial Tree Lighting.

Your loved one's name will appear in the Memorial Tree Bulletin.

Purchase a Tribute Light (Deadline Dec. 5): https://www.orangerotaryparade.com/about-4

This holiday season, dedicate a light on the David Sherman Memorial Christmas Tree in Taylor Park in honor of someone special.

Each light shines in memory of a loved one — someone you hold close in your heart, especially during this time of year. Your loved one’s name will also be included in the Memorial Tree Bulletin, a lasting tribute to those we remember.

$30 — Your loved one’s light will shine brightly throughout this Christmas season.

$200 — Choose a Lifetime Light, and their memory will glow on the tree every Christmas season for years to come.

The tree lighting and celebration will take place after the Rotary Club’s Christmas Parade on December 6th in Taylor Park.

Deadline to purchase your tribute: December 5th.

Contact

Parade Coordinator:
Jess Thompson
jess@orangepaints.com

For general inquiries:
Rotary Club of Orange, VA
orangerotaryclub@gmail.com