72nd Annual Holiday Parade

This will be the 72nd time (Since 1952) the Rutherford Chamber of Commerce Holiday Parade will kickoff the Rutherford holiday season. The Parade will begin with a kickoff celebration on Rutherford’s West-End.The parade will travel up Union, right on Chestnut, left on Ames, and right on Park Ave. Ending at the Rutherford Public Library, near the Holiday Tree Lighting. Each year this parade attracts hundreds of people to Rutherford, and we plan for this year to be even better than the last.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2024 GRAND MARSHALS “The Rutherford Public Library, the Rutherford Library Foundation, & the Friends of The Rutherford Public Library”

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PLEASE GIVE A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR GRAND MARSHAL MAIN EVENT SPONSOR “ALL HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP RUTHERFORD”

Rutherford Chamber members can enter their business or nonprofit organization to march in the parade or decorate a vehicle to drive in the parade. Of course we will also have a best in show (best decorated, etc) competition for businesses and nonprofit members. To march and to compete is simple and free of charge. Just register on the link below…

2024 Parade Registration  (Parade entry deadline is November 16th.)

“ATTENTION MEMBERS WITH CHILDREN” Those of you with children have first dibs to allow your child to receive the special honor of riding the Trackless Train for the entire parade. The train can hold up to 14 children. Parents must walk alongside the train for the duration of the parade. This is a first come, first serve offer. All members who wish to take advantage of this offer must contact us by Wednesday November 9th by email at (rutherfordchamberofcommerce@gmail.com) (Attention Ride The Train)

Sponsorship Opportunities:

1. Digital Holiday Journal Sponsor –  Full Page $150 – Half Page $100 Quarter Page $50

2. Parade Sponsor – $500

includes full page journal ad, logo on flyers, posters, social media, and website. Social media business highlights. Business recognition at parade kickoff & ending parade review stand.

3. West-End Kickoff Table Sponsor –  $100 Includes table location within the West-End Kickoff Festivities. Note: Table sponsors must provide their own table and bunting.

4. Float Sponsor –  $3500

Includes full page journal ad, logo on flyers, posters, social media, and website. Social media business spotlight and writeup. Table location within the West-End Kickoff Festivities. Multiple business recognition shoutouts at kickoff and parade ending review stand.  Large parade float, fully decorated with holiday decorations, company branding, and music. Up to 20 people can ride on the float. Note: Table sponsors must provide their own table and bunting. Please be advised that no live Santa characters will be allowed on the floats.

5.Group Float Sponsor – (2) $1750 for half float, up to 10 people –  (4) $875 for 1/4 float, up to 5 people – (Different Combinations Are Available) – (Combos Must Amount To $3500)

Includes full page journal ad, logo on flyers, posters, social media, and website. Social media highlights.  Business recognition at parade kickoff & ending parade review stand. Large parade float, fully decorated with holiday decorations, multi company branding, and music. Up to 20 people total between all sponsors can ride on the float. Please be advised that no live Santa characters will be allowed on the floats.

To sponsor the 72nd Annual Rutherford Chamber of Commerce Holiday Parade, Please complete the form below…

72nd Annual Holiday Parade Sponsorship Opportunities

Please contact us with any questions at (rutherfordchamberofcommerce@gmail.com)