Join the Parade

Would you like to be part of this year’s First Credit Union Parade in Hamilton? Here’s why you should:

An annual event with 20,000 attendees – great way to advertise your business
Build team spirit!
Invite family to be part of the Christmas fun
We offer both business and community float options

Submit an online parade entry below or download the 2023 Parade Entry Form here

Entry Type

Please note: Business entries may exhibit branding and logo as long as the entry fully embraces the Christmas Spirit and is appropriately decorated. All community entries must be decorated in the Christmas theme. The Trust reserves the right to turn away entries not appropriately decorated.

What type of group are you?

What are you entering in the parade?

Contact Information

Entry Name

Contact Person

Email Address (Please Note: All material required on the day of the parade will be emailed to this nominated email address.)

Contact Number

Alternative Contact Number

Postal Address

Float Entry

What is the overall theme of your Christmas entry?

How many adults will be on the float?

How many children under 12 will be on the float?

Please provide the overall dimensions of your float including the tow vehicle:

Length (m)

Width (m)

Height (m)

What else will be on the float?

Will there be music amplified from the float?

What kind of music?

Will there be people walking beside the float?

Name the safety personnel walking with your float. (Compulsory)

Walking Entry

How many adults will be walking?

How many children under 12 will be walking?

How will the walking group be dressed?

General Information

Will you have any animals in the parade?

If yes, please describe how you will look after the animals including food, water, droppings and safety?

Do you want to hand out any giveaways to the waiting crowd? Please note that NO giveaways can be handed out DURING the parade.

If yes, please describe what you wish to hand out.

What is the total number of people involved in your entry?

Form Submitted By

E-Signature (Your Full Name)

Signed On

I declare that:
- All the information provided in this Application Form is accurate.
- I am willing to undergo a police check if required.
- I give permission to the Hamilton Christmas Charitable Trust to use my name and photograph for advertising, trade and any other lawful purposes.

I declare that I have read and agreed with Hamilton Christmas Charitable Trust rules and regulations.
- I agree to abide by the Trust rules and regulations.

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Join the Parade

Entry Type

Contact Information

Float Entry

Walking Entry

General Information

First Credit Union Christmas Parade application form

Get in touch

Postal Address