Entry forms are now available for Downtown Greensboro Inc.’s 2024 Festival of Lights and Holiday Parade, set to take place on the first weekend of December in Downtown Greensboro.

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS | December 6, 5:30-9:00 p.m. The Festival of Lights will feature popular events like the community sing-along, the lighting of the community tree in Center City Park, Santa, and musical performances along Elm Street.

If you're interested in performing along Elm Street or serving as a food truck vendor to help feed thousands of visitors, you can now submit your interest forms online. The deadline for submissions is October 20th, and those selected will be notified by November 1st.

HOLIDAY PARADE | December 7, 12:00-2:00 p.m. To participate in this year’s parade, complete the online parade entry form. We welcome bands, drill teams, performance groups, as well as non-profit and for-profit organizations to join in. This year, food vendors are also invited to apply for spots along the parade route.

Please note, non-band entries are limited to the first 75 participants, with no exceptions. Early submission of entry forms is highly recommended. All forms and required documentation must be submitted by October 20th.

Volunteer registration is now open for Downtown in December. Please sign up here

The Festival of Lights and Holiday Parade are just two of the many exciting events planned for DGI’s Downtown in December. More details will be shared soon. If you're interested in sponsoring any of these events, please reach out to Keith Holliday at keith@downtowngreensboro.org.