The Queen Creek Holiday Festival and Parade announces this year’s event will take place on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 from 2 to 7 p.m. in the heart of downtown Queen Creek. This year’s theme is "Christmas in Candyland."
Now in its 39th year, the annual event benefits the Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce and Kiwanis Club of Queen Creek. The highlight of the family-friendly festival is the parade, which will feature over 90 entries ranging from marching bands and dance troupes to floats and the big man himself, Santa Claus.
The parade will start at 3:30 p.m. and head north on Ellsworth Road, ending at the Recreation Annex/Library. More than 10,000 guests are expected to attend and will also enjoy carnival rides, bounce houses, arts and crafts, live music, food and beverages, a Christmas tree lighting ceremony and photos with Santa.
There are a number of ways the public can get involved with the festival, including being a vendor or sponsor. Businesses and organizations wishing to promote and/or sell their goods or services can apply to reserve a commercial vendor booth space. Booth spaces 10’ x 10’. Past commercial vendors have featured jewelry, candles, arts & crafts, purses, T-shirts, hats and decor. Applications are now being accepted, early bird specials are $90 and end on Oct. 29.
Food vendor applications are also now being accepted. Local eateries, food trucks and culinary vendors of all types are welcome to submit an application. The cost to participate is $250.
For companies interested in generating quality exposure for their business while supporting the local community, there are a variety of sponsorship opportunities available. For vendor applications and sponsorship information, please visit QueenCreekParade.org. Keep up-to-date with the Queen Creek Holiday Festival and Parade by following the latest news on Facebook and Instagram.
