The Manhattan Spirit of the Holidays parade is Friday, December 4.
The parade route runs from 3rd Street & Poyntz Avenue to 11th Street, then to Moro Street and City Park. The parade starts at 5:30
Lighting of the Mayor’s Holiday Tree will commence immediately following the end of the parade at Triangle Park.
A panel of judges will select winners in various categories. This year’s awards include:
- Mayor’s Trophy/Best in Show: The winner must show originality and have a significant light display.
- Best Use of Lights: For the entry that uses lights in the most creative way to enhance their entry.
- Spirit of the Breadbasket: This award is given to the entry that best represents the idea of sharing food with those in need and uses the most food as part of their entry to best advantage.
- Best Youth Float: For the best entry by a group composed mainly of children.
- Best Walking Group: For the best individual or group traveling the parade route on foot.
- Best Bicycle Entry: Best individual or group on bicycles.
Staging starts at 3:00 p.m. in the parking lot west of Dillard’s. Participants will be emailed before the parade with an assigned line-up time based on your position in the parade.
The following streets will be closed beginning at 2:00 p.m. on December 4.:
- 3rd and Leavenworth
- 3rd and Humboldt
- 4th and Humboldt
There will be NO PARKING beginning at 2:00 PM:
On Humboldt between 3rd and 4th Streets – this is a tow zone
In the west Dillard’s lot – this is a tow zone
Just prior to the start of the parade, numerous streets and alleyways in the area will be temporarily closed off.
Parking will remain open on Poyntz Ave and no cars will be towed on Poyntz. However, if you are parked on Poyntz at the start of the parade, you will have to remain in place until the parade passes.