Information

Parade participants meeting on Monday, November 27th, 6:30 to 7:30pm in the Wheelwright Room of the Exeter Town Office. We highly encourage attendance from each group participating.

      • Parade line-up is at the OSRAM Plant on Portsmouth Avenue (across from Exeter Lumber).
      • OSRAM opens at 1:00pm (do not arrive earlier than 1:00pm).
      • There is NO PARKING AT OSRAM (we aren’t kidding).
      • OSRAM entrance will close at 4:30. Please plan accordingly.
      • Parade starts at approximately 5:30.
      • Parade viewing ends at Swasey Parkway.
      • Parade participants (with a few exceptions) continue to Lincoln Street.
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  • Please read RSA 265:108-a Parade Vehicles before you plan your parade entry.
  • The Parade Committee reserves the right to disallow inappropriate entries.
  • Unregistered entries will not be allowed to participate in the parade.
  • No alcoholic beverages will be allowed during the event.
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  • There will be no throwing of candy along the parade route. Candy can be handed out to the crowd.
    This is a recommendation from the Exeter Police Department for the safety of all along the parade route.
  • Distribution of brochures or literature is not allowed along the parade route.
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  • The viewing of the parade ends at the entrance to Swasey Parkway. All parade participants, with the exception of the marching bands and horses, continue to Lincoln Street.
  • The pick-up of float riders & walkers should be arranged on Lincoln Street. Lincoln Street School and the Exeter Handkerchief Factory parking lots are safe spots.
  • Applicants assume all responsibility for any loss or damage in connection with their float entry at the Exeter Christmas Parade.
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  • The Parade Committee in conjunction with the Exeter Police Department reserves the right to cancel the parade for any reason – including inclement weather.
  • Announcements about parade cancellation will be made on the website no later than 1:00pm on parade day and on our facebook page.
  • An alternate parade date may be established.
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  • Remember, there is only one Santa Claus.