Norman Christmas Holiday Parade to Feature OU’s Coach Kindler & Gymnasts as Grand Marshals

Norman, OK – October 29, 2024 – The annual Norman Christmas Holiday Parade is set for

Saturday, December 7, 2024. This year’s parade will feature a special appearance by the

University of Oklahoma Coach K.J. Kindler and her championship womens’ gymnastics team,

who will serve as Grand Marshals.

The parade will kick off at 6:00 pm and travel east on Main Street through downtown Norman.

The theme for this year’s parade is “Twinkle in Toyland,” and participants are encouraged to

decorate their floats and costumes accordingly. Registration for the parade is now open and will

remain open until November 22, 2024. To register, please visit

https://www.normanchristmasparade.com/.

This year, cash prizes will be awarded in the following categories:

● Best Entry with Children

● Best Entry with Music

● Best Entry with Dance/Movement

● Best Use of Theme

● Most Unique

● Best Overall

The Norman Christmas Holiday Parade is made possible thanks to the generous support of our

2024 sponsors:

● Platinum Sponsor: OEC

● Prize Sponsor: Scissortail Roofing & Windstone Construction

● Gold Sponsors: Vision Bank, First United Bank, Krittenbrink Architecture

● Silver Sponsors: VisitNorman, Norman Board of Realtors, Norman Optimist Club

Immediately following the parade, the merriment will continue at Winterfest on Main hosted by

Norman Parks & Recreation. Holiday festivities including tree-lighting, pictures with Santa,

entertainment, drone show, vendors, and more will be set up inside the Depot and along James

Garner Avenue and Comanche Street.

For more information about the Norman Christmas Holiday Parade, please visit

www.NormanChristmasParade.com or email normanchristmasparade@gmail.com.

Media Contact:

Mark Krittenbrink, Chair

Norman Christmas Holiday Parade Committee

405-641-8780