Sonic Christmas Parade Lafayette

The official arrival of Santa Clause will take place on Sunday, December 6th at the Lafayette Christmas Parade. The parade begins at 1:00 PM near the Jefferson underpass in downtown Lafayette. Once again, the veterans will lead the parade.

Check In/Line Up: December 6, 2026 - 11:30am - 12:00pm

Parade Date & Time: December 6, 2026 - 1:00pm

Location: Downtown Lafayette, Lafayette, LA

Registration Deadline: Monday, November 23rd.  Please send paperwork (both forms) to rmenard@guernseysonic.com. 

Parade Rules and Regulations

The Lafayette Sonic Christmas Parade is a family event that has been enjoyed by all for years.  Participants and viewers safety is a top priority.  Please read the following rules and regulations to help ensure a successful parade. 

• Any and all music and/or dancing must be family oriented; no vulgar, racial, or sexual content is allowed!
• You must play Christmas music only!
• All costumes/clothing must be appropriate and suitable for family viewing. 
• No glass containers allowed.
• All minor children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
• All throws must be thrown from the side to side, as far away from the float as possible.  No throws can be thrown unless the parade is moving, nor can they be handed to anyone approaching the float. 
• Riders must keep arms and legs inside the float at all times.
• No smoking or alcohol allowed during the parade.

There will be officers from the Lafayette Police Department along the route and if these rules are not followed you can be removed from the route and you will not be allowed to participate in future parades.