Free to the Public

Sunday, December 6, 2020

Starts at 5:00 p.m.

Ira Hoffman Lane, Culpeper

UPDATE 11/30/2020

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The Culpeper Christmas Parade will be held on December 6, 2020 at 5:00pm on Ira Hoffman Lane.  Sheriff’s Office staff have worked to accommodate recommendations from the VDH and are pleased to offer a safe location for both the parade participants and spectators.  This new location allows ample parking for spectators to view from inside their vehicles.  

The parade lineup will begin at 3:00pm. Parade participants MUST enter Ira Hoffman Lane from Sperryville Pike. All spectators MUST enter Ira Hoffman Lane from Rixeyville Road.  

Santa is scheduled to arrive by helicopter just prior to the parade.  This great hometown family event will begin with a seasonal fireworks display. Our wish is to again provide a safe, fun and festive celebration for our community. 

Sponsorship packages are available to support the “Sheriff’s Christmas for Kids” program. We thank you for your continued support.  Please visit our website for registration and sponsorship information. If you have questions please contact Mike Jenkins at or Marshall Keene at

In the event of inclement weather an announcement will be determined by 1:00pm.

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Parade Sponsorships

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Santa Claus Sponsor - $5,000    (1 available)

Sponsor receives the following:

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- Exclusive sponsorship recognition on parade day displayed on Judges Stand

- Option to judge as one of our “celebrity judges”

 - 1 Entry for your business, placed in the front of Parade

- Santa Claus Exclusive Parade Sponsor banner displayed on your Parade Float

- Advertising in print, radio and video ads & Recognition in the “Sheriff’s Christmas for Kids” program 

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Mrs. Claus Sponsor - $2,500     (1 available)

Sponsor receives the following:

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- Option to judge as one of our “celebrity judges”

- Mrs. Santa Claus Exclusive Parade Sponsor banner displayed on your Parade Float

- Enclosed Booth (10x10) space inside Christmas Village

- Advertising in print, radio and video ads & Recognition in the “Sheriff’s Christmas for Kids” program 

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Elf Sponsor - $500     (4 available)

Sponsor receives the following:

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- Exclusive Parade Sponsor banner displayed on your Parade Float

- Choice of Parade entry location

- Enclosed (10x10) space inside Christmas Village

- Advertising in print, radio ads & Recognition in the “Sheriff’s Christmas for Kids” program 

Supporter of Christmas in Culpeper Sponsor - $250    (unlimited)

Sponsor receives the following:

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- Supporter of Christmas in Culpeper Parade Sponsor banner displayed on your Parade Float

- Advertising in print ads & Recognition in the “Sheriff’s Christmas for Kids” program

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Christmas Tree Sponsor - $125      (50 available)

- Christmas Tree for you to decorate inside the Christmas Village

- Yard Sign to place beside your decorated tree with your name or business logo

- Recognition in the "Sheriff's Christmas for Kids" program

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Standard Parade Entry - FREE

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Entry/Float Requirements and Information :

• NO dressing in Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus costumes permitted. (The parade committee selects “official” Santa & Mrs. Claus for the final float).

• Santa hats are permitted.

• Entries must be decorated and reflect the theme of Christmas.

• Entries are encouraged to display the name of the organization and/or business.

• No unit, float or vehicle may make aggressive, abrupt or rapid movements at any point during the parade route. 

• Symbols that can be construed as offensive may not be permitted in the Parade.

• The Culpeper Sheriff’s Office Christmas Parade is a family-friendly event for all ages, and every entry in the parade is expected to respect this. All costumes, outfits, behavior, attitude, language, and dance moves must be appropriate for a young audience and will be held to a high standard. Failure to comply may result in being asked to leave the parade immediately with no warning and may jeopardize a group’s approval to participate in following years. All decisions are at the discretion of Parade officials and are final.

• Equestrian Entries must provide one person equipped with scoop and container to clean up behind the horses.

• Weather: There will be no rain date and a determination on a weather cancellation will be made on the Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office website and Facebook page no later than 1 pm.

• Parade line up will be published on the Sheriff’s Website and Facebook pages.

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Please Contact Detective Marshall Keene reference Sponsorship questions.  MKEENE@CULPEPERCOUNTY.GOV  and/or (540) 937-0016

Culpeper Sheriff’s Office Phone: 540-727-7520

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Line-up information will be provided at a later date.