Come one come all to Christmas in the Trees...don't forget the tree

Christmas in the Trees reversible parade in Paducah, Kentucky happening December 5  from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Floats to have music, lights and decorated Christmas trees. 

The reversible parade is happening in Paducah on December 5 and there's no better time to get your group together and plan for a COVID-19 socially-distanced Christmas event. The Parks and Recreation Department in Paducah is accepting applications for your float entry which will take place in the middle of town at Bob Noble Park in Paducah.

What is a reverse parade or an inverted parade? It's a stationary parade. Instead of the floats passing by excited parade goers on the street, the public will drive-by the floats. 

There's a limit to the number of floats to keep CDC compliant. Once entries top 42, that's it. The deadline is November 30 at 5 pm to fill out the submission forms and participate as a parade float. 

On Saturday, December 5, the drive-thru parade begins at 5:30 pm and ends at 9:30 pm. The entire community is invited to view the sparkling event. If you're familiar with the Christmas lights and decorations inside Noble Park and the whimsical characters and child-like fun, imagine the excitement it will bring to all those that attend on Saturday. 

Attendees will enter the park at H.C. Mathis Drive and continue through Noble Park to exit at Cairo Road. The floats will be lined up along Noble Park Trace Road. There will be a balloon display as well. Fascinating balloon creations will greet you at the entrance and say goodbye as you exit the park. And, Santa Claus will be checking his naughty and nice list as well as making a special appearance. 

Some of the float requirements include music, lights, and a Christmas tree.  There's no electricity on site so floats will need to be powered by generators.  The judging for the parade entries will be at 4 p.m. on December 5 with the following float categories:  themed, religious, school, and musical. 

The full list of guidelines and the application to enter a float for the Christmas in the Trees event can be found at http://paducahky.gov/christmas-float-event.  For more information about Parks Department-related activities, call 270-444-8508 or visit us online at www.paducahky.gov.