The City of Opelousas is proud to announce the return of the Opelousas Children’s Christmas Parade, set to illuminate downtown on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. This festive event has been a cornerstone of the city’s holiday celebrations for more than half a century, bringing the community together in the spirit of joy, community, and tradition. 
The parade will begin at the eastern gateway of the city at Landry and Academy Streets near Le Vieux Village, proceeding westward through the historic downtown district and concluding at Landry and Bullard Streets.
This year’s parade promises to be more one of the most dazzling yet featuring lighted floats, marching bands, local community organizations, dance groups, and, of course, the star of the show, Santa Claus himself!
Participation Details:
- Large Units (18-wheeler, motor home, party barge, etc.): $75
- Small Trailers: $50
- Cars or Pickups: $25
- Sponsored Decorated Lighted Floats: $800
Additional sponsorship opportunities are also available and include:
Parade Sponsor (2 available) ____($1000) Company logo/name used throughout promotions which includes logo on parade graphic; media mentions in press releases and online media; company name on parade banner at beginning of parade.
Santa Float Sponsor (2 available)__$500) Includes company name on signage on Santa Claus Float, name mentions in website, social media; seats on the Santa Float for up to 8 people.
Marching Band Sponsor (3 available) __ ($250) Sponsor a high school band, Mentions in press releases, website and social media; company name on as band sponsor on parade signage.
Gingerbread House & Costumed Characters Sponsor _____ ($250) Mentions in press releases, website and social media; company name on float vehicle.
Friend of the Parade ___ ($100) Company Name on Santa Float, name mentions on website and social media.
To join in the festivities, please submit your parade registration forms by Friday, December 5, 2025. Forms can be dropped off at the Opelousas Tourist Information Center at Le Vieux Village or mailed to Opelousas Tourism, 828 East Landry Street, Opelousas, LA 70570.
For questions related to the parade, email info@cityofopelousas.com or call 337-948-6263 or 1-800-424-5442.
2025 Christmas Parade Participant Entry Form
2025 Christmas Parade Guidelines
2025 Children’s Christmas Parade Sponsor Opportunities
Last modified: October 28, 2025
