The Annual Holiday Light Parade takes place on Saturday evening during Hometown Holiday weekend, and has the town glowing with the spirit of the season. The Chelsea Chamber of Commerce invites you, your friends, acquaintances, neighbors, family, etc., to join in the parade this year.

If you are interested in participating in this year’s Light Parade, please contact the Chelsea Chamber of Commerce. All parade entries (floats, walkers, cars, etc.) are asked to comply with the rules and regulations.

Download 2012 Hometown Holiday Parade Application. The application may be dropped off or mailed to:

Chelsea Chamber of Commerce
310 N. Main St., Suite 120
Chelsea, MI 48118

Or faxed to 734-475-6102

Parade Staging Area – We ask all participants to be at the staging area (Chelsea State Bank – Main Branch) no later than 4:30pm on the day of the parade. The parade will start at 6:00 pm and travel down Main Street (M-52) until it reaches the paved parking lot at the Chelsea Teddy Bear Co. (just past the Clocktower Complex). There will be someone there to direct you as to where to park your floats, etc.

Entertainment – Please join us after the parade for refreshments, treats and entertainment at the Chelsea Teddy Bear Co.

We appreciate your help in making this a safe and happy Lighted Parade and Hometown Holiday weekend in Chelsea!

Giving Back to Our Community

The 2012 Hometown Holiday Committee encourages everyone to donate a new, unwrapped toy to one of the local “Toys for Tots & Teens” locations in Chelsea. These gifts will be distributed by Faith In Action to Chelsea area families in need.

Please note that we will not be collecting canned goods during the parade this year. You may make food donations directly to Faith In Action at
603 S. Main St., Chelsea, MI 48118. Visit the Faith In Action website or call  (734) 475-3305 for more information.