As Noozhawk reported, individuals, groups, and businesses interested in participating in the annual Lompoc Valley Children’s Christmas season parade must submit applications by Monday, Nov. 16. The city event, themed A Hometown Christmas, is scheduled to take place at 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4.
Applications are available online through City of Lompoc Recreation and in person at the Anderson Recreation Center located at 125 W. Walnut Ave. Completed forms must be turned in to the Anderson Recreation Center during regular business hours.
Participants will assemble for check-in at 4:30 p.m. at the Union Bank parking lot situated at the corner of Pine Avenue and H Street. The procession will travel south on H Street, turn west on Ocean Avenue, and head south to I Street, lasting approximately one hour.
Following the conclusion of the parade, participants and spectators are invited to gather at Centennial Park at the corner of Cypress and H streets. The post-parade gathering will feature the announcement of parade winners, the lighting of the community Christmas tree, and a visit with Santa.