Scherr Legate Lights Parade

Parade Participant Application

Join us - be part of the Winterfest Scherr Legate Lights Parade! Applications are now being accepted for the City’s only lights parade that stretches about a mile through the heart of downtown. We’re looking for creative illuminated floats, marching bands, walking and dance groups, car clubs, with incredible lighting.

You can find the application to participate in the annual Scherr Legate Lights Parade here!

Parade Application

Please fill out the parade application and send back a complete application by email to Grace Faulkner, [email protected]. Once the application has been reviewed and approved, a representative will contact you on next steps via email. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Be aware all payments must be done in person in order to finalize your registration and secure a slot.

APPLICATION DEADLINES
Parade Participant Applications: Friday, September 13, 2024
Deadline for payment: Friday, September 20 at 12 p.m.

Vendor & Food Truck Application

Calling all Vendors and Food Trucks!  Applications are now being accepted for the Coolest Fest in the Southwest, WinterFest! Food trucks are needed to serve delicious holiday meals and snacks for the first day of WinterFest happening Saturday, November 23.

Find the applications for vendors and food trucks for Opening Day here.

Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Vendor Application
Food Truck Vendor Application

APPLICATION DEADLINES
Vendor & Food Truck Applications: Friday, September 13, 2024
Accepted Vendors will be notified by October 19, and charged the fee for their space.

Scherr Legate WinterFest Lights Parade

Celebrating 29 years in El Paso, more than 65,000 spectators line the streets of downtown to enjoy the Scherr Legate Lights Parade. The City’s only lights parade features more than 55 floats, marching bands, performers, and walking twinklers. Come early to grab a spot along the one-mile route that winds through downtown!

Event Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024
Event Time: 4:30 p.m.
Parade Time: 6:00 p.m.

Maps & Event Schedule:
Event Map: Coming Soon!
Event Schedule: Coming Soon!
Scherr Legate Lights Parade Map: Coming Soon!
Parking Map: Coming Soon!

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