The Exchange Club Christmas Parade 2026 at 112 E Church St – Cartersville, GA

The Exchange Club Christmas parade sponsored by Shottenkirk Honda is one of the largest Christmas Parades in north Georgia and is enjoyed by thousands of spectators every year. Your entry not only provides enjoyment and Christmas spirit to all of those people, but 100% of the net proceeds from your entry fee goes to help local underprivileged children. The parade is also live streamed and can be viewed by following the link at cartersvillechristmas.com.

Join the fun and enter a float or vehicle.

Get the early bird discount by entering before 11/19/26 for commercial vehicles and floats and by 11/26/26 for non-commercial vehicles and floats.

Entry fees: $100 Non-Commercial Float; $550 Commercial Float, includes Scrolling Message; $160 Non-commercial vehicle; $350 Commercial vehicle, includes Scrolling Message

Deadline for custom scrolling message and artwork is 11/19/26. Default nessage is your company name

After the deadlines $500 will be added to your total

The scrolling message will be displayed below the parade announcers to be viewed during the parade and forever on the parade YouTube video, which had over 6000 views in 2025.

Registration Closes at 5 PM on 12/2/26

FAQs

Where can I find the rules for entrants?

A complete set of rules is found at cartersvilleexchange.com under the Christmas Parade tab.

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

The Tabernacle Church parking lot is designated for parade vehicles only in the afternoon of the parade. Alternative parking is available downtown, at the Courthouse, and along the streets for non-parade vehicles.

What can I bring to the event?

The weather can be cold, so plan accordingly. Adult walkers may hand out candy and literature beside the float, but throwing items from the float is prohibited.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

You may visit our website, cartersvilleexchange.com, and at the bottom of the page, you will find a button to click to email questions or for more info.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

We will email you an ID Card the week before (after, 11/30) to the parade. This must be displayed in the driver's side front window.

Proceeds

All proceeds go to local charities

Rain Date is 12/10/26