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Shottenkirk Honda is proud to present the Cartersville Exchange Christmas Parade

As your local Honda dealer, Shottenkirk Honda of Cartersville is here to assist all drivers in the Bartow County, Georgia area with their automotive needs. Our new and used dealership in Cartersville offers an array of services to put to use and customized experiences to ensure you enjoy the hassle-free purchase process you deserve. If it's time to trade up to a new Honda Accord sedan, it's time to visit Shottenkirk Honda.

Christmas Parade

  

The 2023 Christmas Parade will be held on December 7th starting at 6:00 PM.      The rain date is the following Thursday (12/14/21) at 6:00 p.m. Line-up begins at 4:00 p.m. in the Tabernacle church parking lot. If you have multiple entries and you want them to stay together, you should have them arrive at the lineup area together. The parade route is the same as last year.

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The following rules must be followed by all participants:

  1. Due to city ordinance, absolutely nothing may be thrown to parade watchers. You may hand out items. Food items need to be pre-wrapped.
  2. No live Santa Claus allowed in the parade other than the one we provide.
  3. There is a 13.5-foot height restriction due to the overpass on Church Street.
  4. Please refrain from sudden loud noises as they might frighten small children and animals.
  5. Children under 13 should ride in a vehicle or float.
  6. Drivers should be alert to small children darting into street along the parade route.
  7. Horse groups are responsible for cleaning up animal fecal material at all times.
  8. Horse drawn carriages’ cost will be the same as the float fee. They will be placed near the end of the parade if the horses are not wearing a diaper.
  9. All animals except horses must be on a float with at least a leash.
  10. The distribution of confetti or any confetti like material is strictly prohibited.

PLEASE READ: FLOAT OR VEHICLE PARTICIPANTS. THE CLUB STRONGLY URGES YOU TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR A GROUP DROP OFF AWAY FROM THE PARADE SET UP SITE. THERE IS VERY HIGH TRAFFIC CONGESTION ALL AROUND THE PARADE SET UP AREA AND DROP OFF IS LIMITED. FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL PARTICIPANTS, ESPECIALLY YOUNG CHILDREN, WE  ADVISE YOU TO SET UP A GROUP DROP OFF AT A DIFFERENT LOCATION AND BRING THE PARTICIPANTS OVER AS A GROUP .


All participants of the Cartersville- Bartow County Exchange Club Christmas Parade acknowledge and agree to hold harmless the Cartersville-Bartow County Exchange Club and any of its members from responsibility for injuries to any participant, or for damaged or stolen property, or damage to property by natural or willful causes. All participants agree to abide by the rules and regulations as set forth by the Cartersville-Bartow County Exchange Club requirements. All participants understand that the Cartersville-Bartow County Exchange Club and its authorities have the right to inspect your float or vehicle at any time and refuse admittance of any participant and request removal from the property/parade route should they not adhere to the Rules and Standards of Conduct set by the Christmas Parade Committee and the Cartersvill-Bartow County Exchange Club.


If you have any  questions, please  call (770)382-8571. If you call after business hours, leave a message and your phone call will be returned. Remember, all proceeds are donated to Advocates for Bartow’s Children and The Boys and Girls Club of Bartow County. Thank you for your participation.

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Parade Route

Parade leaves Tabernacle parking lot, turns right on Church st, over the bridge, left on Bartow St, Left on Main St., left on Stonewall St., left on Church St., right on Tennesee St.,lLeft at Scott's BBQ and back into the parking lot.

Our Charities

Since our charter year of 1985, the Exchange Club of Cartersville has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to our local Children's Charities.  Your generous donations and participation in the Christmas Parade provide support to the Advocates for Children, Bartow County Boys and Girls Clubs, Bartow Christmas Coalition, and Etowah Scholarship Foundation.

Christmas Parade Photos and Videos

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