Christmas Applications & Sponsorships

Applications for the Christmas Parade and Celebration of Trees, the Grand Marshal nomination form, and the Chamber Christmas Tree sponsor form can be found on this page.

Celebration of Trees
Grand Marshal
Christmas Lights
Community Tree
Parade

Marshall Christmas Parade Application

All interested participants are requested to submit their applications using one of the following methods:

• The Online Application can be found at the bottom of this page, please scroll down

• Click HERE to download a pdf version of the Application with Rules, Timeline, etc.

Please fill this form out and return it in person to the Choose Marshall Welcome Center, located at 323 West Michigan Ave. (City Hall Building) or email it to: info@choosemarshall.com.

Due to a limited number of parade entries, we encourage early submission to ensure your place in this popular event.

Celebration of Trees Application

Help Decorate Downtown Marshall Remember a loved one, recognize a favorite organization, or spread hope and cheer by sponsoring and decorating a downtown holiday tree.

• Click HERE to access an online application

• Click HERE to download a pdf version of the Application with Rules, Timeline, etc.

Please fill this form out and return it in person to the Choose Marshall Welcome Center, located at 323 West Michigan Ave. (City Hall Building) or email it to: info@choosemarshall.com.

Due to a limited number of trees, we encourage early submission.

Grand Marshal Nomination

A Grand Marshal is a peron (or persons) who have the honor of leading the Christmas Parade. To achieve this honor, we are looking for a Marshall citizen(s) who show by example what it means to be "the best of Marshall".

These qualities include being involved in the Marshall community while also exemplifying good moral character. The chosen person(s) give their time, talent, and energy to make Marshall a better place to live.

• Click HERE to access an online application

• Click HERE to download Nomination Form and see a list of former Grand Marshals

Please fill this form out and return it in person to the Choose Marshall Welcome Center, located at 323 West Michigan Ave. (City Hall Building) or email it to: info@choosemarshall.com.

Christmas Lights Sponsor

Every year, Marshall lights up with beautiful holiday decorations, turning the town into a Christmas Wonderland. This display attracts thousands of visitors from early November until the beginning of January.

During the off season, each piece of decor is inspected and repaired if necessary, and each light bulb is tested and replaced if needed. This maintenance can cost thousands of dollars each year.

If you would like to contribute, please fill out a Marshall Christmas Lights Sponsorship Fund. We sincerely thank you for any amount donated.

• Click HERE to access an online Sponsorship Form

• Click HERE to download a pdf version of the Sponsorship Form

Please fill this form out and return it in person to the Choose Marshall Welcome Center, located at 323 West Michigan Ave. (City Hall Building) or email it to: info@choosemarshall.com.

Community Christmas Tree Sponsor

Our tree is GROWING! Your sponsorship will help support the 4-foot expansion and the creation of a permanent concrete tree pad. In 2025, the Marshall Chamber Community Christmas Tree will be 30-feet tall!

• Click HERE to download a pdf version of the Sponsorship Form

Please fill this form out and return it in person to the Choose Marshall Welcome Center, located at 323 West Michigan Ave. (City Hall Building) or email it to: pattyw@choosemarshall.com.

Volunteers

We are also seeking volunteers to help make this event a success. Your support and participation are crucial in continuing this beloved tradition. If you are interested in volunteering this Christmas Season, please click HERE.

Marshall Parade Application BELOW

Please fill out the digital form below, or download the printable application: Christmas Parade pdf Application (this also includes RULES & INSTRUCTIONS)

Contact Information

Entry Type
Check ONLY ONE
Details (if applicable)
From nose of first/tow vehicle to tailgate of last/trailer. If more than one vehicle, please add all together.

WAIVER of Physical Damage or Personal Injury

In consideration of participating in the Marshall Christmas Parade, the Releaser, intended to be legally bound for themselves and their agents, employees, volunteers, guests, licensees, heirs, executors and administrators, waive and release any and all rights and claims they may have against the City of Marshall, its officials, and the City of Marshall representatives, successors, and assigns for any and all injuries or damages suffered from participation in the Marshall Christmas Parade.

I, the undersigned, have read this waiver of liability, fully understand its terms, understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing it, and have signed freely and voluntarily without any inducement, assurance, or guarantee being made to me and intend my signature to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law.

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Marshall Holiday Lights & Decoration Fund Donation

Your gift will help defray the thousands of dollars spent each year for maintenance on our downtown lights and decorations. Your gift will be acknowledged on a banner in the parade, an ad in the newspaper, and on social media.

Donations are optional and not required for parade entry.
Donations are entirely optional. DO NOT CHECK IF YOU ARE NOT MAKING A DONATION

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