The Homewood Christmas Parade is 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, from the library down 18th Street South, ending with the tree lighting at City Hall Plaza.
Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. This page is updated each year. Source: Homewood Parks and Recreation’s Christmas Parade page and the 2026 parade rules (PDF).
The Homewood Christmas Parade rolls through downtown at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 2026. The Homewood Star is lit as the parade enters downtown, and the night ends with the lighting of the Christmas tree at City Hall Plaza. This year’s theme, in the city’s centennial year, is “Celebrating our Past, Present and Future.”
Who to call
- Parade questions and entries: Homewood Parks and Recreation, 205-332-6700, parade page
- Weather delays or cancellations: posted on the Homewood Parks Facebook page on the day
- Traffic and safety: Homewood Police non-emergency, 205-332-6200
The route
The parade starts at the Homewood Public Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, and:
- Travels east on Oxmoor Road.
- Turns left onto 18th Street South and passes under the Christmas Star.
- Continues along 29th Avenue and 19th Street, past City Hall.
- Turns onto 28th Avenue.
Under the parade rules, entries wait until they reach downtown on 18th Street to throw candy, and throw it clear of the road. Check the city’s news page for road closures before you go.
What to expect
- About 50 entries at most, decorated in lights, since it is a night parade.
- Marching groups, floats and dogs on leashes. No horses.
- The official Santa, provided by the City of Homewood; no other entry may include a Santa.
- Awards for Best Overall Entry, Best Scout Entry, Best Civic Organization Entry and Best Business Entry.
Entering the parade
| Who | Registration opens |
|---|---|
| Homewood organizations and businesses | Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 |
| Non-Homewood entries, if space remains | Monday, Nov. 23, 2026 |
Register through Homewood Parks’ online system. Floats may be up to 12 feet high, 10 feet wide and 40 feet long. About five days before the parade, each entry gets its lineup spot and parade number by email. Read the full rules (PDF) before you build.
More holiday dates in Homewood
- Thursday, Nov. 5: Holiday Open House, downtown Homewood, with the Homewood Chamber of Commerce: shopping discounts, refreshments and a trolley. Details.
- Wednesday, Dec. 9: Menorah lighting, 6 p.m., on the city’s calendar.
City Hall closes Dec. 24-25 for Christmas, and trash pickup shifts that week; see our trash and recycling guide. For Santa visits, the menorah lighting and other holiday events, see holiday lights and Christmas events, and for other events, things to do in Homewood this month.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Homewood Christmas parade in 2026?
Thursday, Dec. 3, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., Homewood Parks and Recreation says.
What is the Homewood Christmas parade route?
It starts at the Homewood Public Library, goes east on Oxmoor Road, turns left onto 18th Street South under the Christmas Star, then follows 29th Avenue and 19th Street past City Hall before turning onto 28th Avenue.
When is the Homewood Christmas tree lighting?
The tree at City Hall Plaza is lit at the end of the Christmas parade on Thursday, Dec. 3. The Homewood Star is lit as the parade enters downtown.
How do I enter a float in the Homewood Christmas parade?
Registration opens Nov. 2, 2026, for Homewood organizations and businesses, and Nov. 23 for others if space remains. The parade is limited to 50 entries.
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