Oxford Christmas Parade 2026 Set for Dec. 7, Registration Open

The Oxford Christmas Parade 2026 will bring the LOU community together on Monday, Dec. 7, stepping off at 6:30 p.m. around Downtown Square. Stronger Together Oxford is organizing the annual holiday event, and registration is now open for those who want to take part.

A Very Oxford Christmas

This year’s theme, “A Very Oxford Christmas,” is designed to put the community and its people at the center of the celebration. Organizers said the theme also recognizes the support residents have shown one another through a challenging year. Rather than focusing on a single spectacle, the parade is meant to reflect the unity and resilience of the LOU community.

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Who Can Enter and How to Register

Entries are open to local organizations, businesses, groups and individuals from across the LOU community. There is no entry fee, which keeps the parade accessible to anyone who wants to participate. However, entries are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to approval, so organizers are encouraging early registration.

The registration form is available online at . Participants can also reach out directly to Marlee Carpenter at Stronger Together Oxford by phone at 662-232-2773 or by email at christmasparade@oxfordms.net for more information.

What to Know Before Dec. 7

The parade is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 7, 2026, and will travel around Downtown Square in Oxford. Those interested in joining the lineup should register as soon as possible, given the first-come, first-served policy. While a registration deadline has not been announced, submitting an entry early is the safest way to secure a spot.

For now, the key details are set: a Dec. 7 evening start, a Downtown Square route and a theme that puts Oxford’s people first. Whether you are marching, riding or watching from the sidewalk, the 2026 Oxford Christmas Parade aims to be a shared community moment.