Programs
Saddle up, Benson! This year's Christmas Parade celebrates the spirit of the Old West, the magic of Christmas, and the 250th birthday of America! We're bringing together Benson's rich Western heritage and hometown pride for a festive celebration filled with cowboy charm and patriotic cheer.
We invite local businesses, community organizations, schools, families, and city departments to join the fun and show off their creativity! Think Cowboy Santa, decorated western wagons, horses dressed for the holidays, saloon-style Christmas decorations, sheriff's badges, and red, white, and blue patriotic bandanas. Whether your entry brings the spirit of the frontier to life or adds a little holiday magic to the Wild West, there's a place for everyone in this celebration.
Let's make this Christmas Parade a rootin'-tootin', star-spangled celebration to remember as we honor 250 years of American history and the Western spirit that makes Benson so special!
Dust off your boots, deck out your floats, and help us celebrate Christmas the Benson way — with frontier spirit, American pride, and plenty of holiday cheer!
NOTE: "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" is reserved for the City of Benson's Santa & Mrs. Claus.
Note:
Parade Rules and Guidelines:
Mounted riders under the age of 18 must be supervised by an adult who is also in the parade. (Adult may be riding, walking, or following entry in a vehicle.)
For safety reasons, children under 10 years of age MUST be accompanied by a supervising adult during the parade.
No objects (including coupons, candy, etc.) may be released from a moving vehicle during the Parade. (These items may attract children into the pathway of moving vehicles and animals, which is especially dangerous in the dark.)
Walking participants may hand items to parade viewers on the side of the street. Items must be handed to parade viewers, not thrown or tossed on the ground. ONLY well-illuminated walking participants will be permitted.
Santa and Mrs. Claus have an entry in the parade and make an appearance at the Tree Lighting Ceremony afterward. Santa-themed decorations and animatronics ARE permissible, but to avoid Santa confusion, we kindly ask that you refrain from using fully-costumed live Santas as part of your parade entry.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Program Type | Christmas Programs |
| Program Subcategory | Christmas Parade |
| Program Code | - |
| Online Registration | Yes |
| Enrollment Begin Date | 10/14/2026 |
| Enrollment End Date | 12/1/2026 1:00 PM |
| Instructor(s) | - |
| Gender | Any Gender |
| Enrollment Minimum | - |
| Maximum | - |
| Grade Minimum | |
| Maximum | |
| Age Minimum | - |
| Maximum | - |
| Standard Fee | Residency Restriction | Membership Restrictions | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parade Entry Fee | -None- |
-None-
|
$5.00 |
| Law Enforcement/EMS | -None- |
-None-
|
$0.00 |
| Will pay in person | -None- |
-None-
|
$0.00 |
| Date | Day | Start Time | End Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/05/2026 | Saturday | 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM | No location set |
