City of Del Rio press release
Del Rio, TX – The City of Del Rio is excited to host a Roaring 20’s Reverse Christmas Parade for the Community on Friday December 4, 2020 at the Del Rio Civic Center.
The event will take place from 6:30pm- 8:30pm and will be composed of static displays, creating a festive and fun holiday wonderland taken back in time to the 1920’s.
“This year we are excited to continue the tradition of the annual Christmas Night Parade. However, this year we are doing things a little differently to ensure that spectators and participants celebrate safely. This year’s “reverse parade” will feature all participants that are stationary and safely spaced apart while viewers drive through. Spectators will enter and exit on Lowe St. When spectators enter the Civic Center Parking lot, traffic will be routed to the front of the Civic Center passing the Urban Oasis and large Christmas Tree. Spirit groups and bands will be placed in this area. Traffic will continue to the back parking lot where they will see the static floats, parked vehicles and displays. The City of Del Rio’s Media Department will be sharing a live video on Facebook and Instagram for anyone that will not be able to view the parade in person,” stated Esme Meza, Community Services Director.
Participants parade schedule will be as follows:
December 4, 2020
- 8:00am- 5:00pm– Check-In at the entrance on Lowe Drive as you enter the parking lot. Participants will be directed where to set-up.
- 5:30pm – All parade entrants must be set up and ready
- 6:30pm – Reverse parade begins
- 8:30pm – Tentative end time. Organizers will allow entry to vehicles who are waiting in line at this time. Parade organizers will stop allowing cars to join the line after 8:30pm. • 9:00pm – 12:00am – Tear down. All entrants must clean up after their entry (animal waste, garbage, staging and decorations etc.)
To adhere to recommendations by the Local Health Authority and the CDC, some rules and guidelines have been implemented to keep our community as safe as possible while we celebrate:
• All participants must have a face mask/covering that covers both mouth and nose at all times.
• Anyone who has been exposed to COVID-19 in the past 14 days or is feeling ill should not participate.
- In the interest of safety, no articles should be distributed along the parade route. This includes coins, candy, balloons, flyers, souvenirs or any other items.
- No loud noises caused by discharging of firearms, cannons or fireworks are permitted.
- Political campaigning will not be permitted on the parade route. Elected officials are welcome to participate, but they should not solicit for re-election in the parade.
- Irresponsible or unsafe conduct, wither before or during the parade will be grounds for removal from participation. Any regulations and rules that are not adhered to will result in similar action.
Interested participants can contact Esme Meza at 830-282-2818 or email emeza@cityofdelrio.com. Online applications can be submitted via the City of Del Rio website here. Deadline to apply is Tuesday December 1, 2020. There is no entry fee to participate. Each entry will be assigned a designated location for their display on Wednesday December 2, 2020. A map of all entries will be shared on the City of Del Rio Government Facebook page on Thursday December 3, 2020.
