- Pre-recorded or Facebook Live interview, featured on the Boonton Fire Department Facebook page
- Individual Facebook sponsor post featuring company logo
- Listed under Platinum Sponsors on the sponsor banner displayed at Santa Land
- Individual sponsor recognition during the televised portion of the parade
The 32nd Annual Boonton Fire Department Christmas Parade
Saturday, November 28, 2026 1:00 PM · Main Street, Boonton
Rain/Snow Date: Sunday, November 29, 2026
Questions? Contact UsJoin Us on Main Street
When
Saturday, November 28, 2026
Parade steps off at 1:00 PM
Rain/Snow Date: Sunday, November 29, 2026
After the parade, families are invited to continue the celebration at Santa Land for free treats, activities, and a raffle. See Santa Land details
March With Us!
Individuals, businesses, organizations, community groups, vehicles, and floats are all welcome to participate in the parade.
Registration deadline: Friday, November 6, 2026
Good to know
- Please arrive by 12:00 PM — Main Street closes to vehicles at noon.
- Line-up is at 816 Main Street (Upper Plane Street Parking Lot); the parade steps off at 1:00 PM.
- You’ll get a confirmation email as soon as you register, and you can sign up for parade email updates.
- Entering a float? You can enter it in the Float Contest right on the registration form.
The 2026 Float Contest
Bring your creativity and holiday spirit to the 2026 Boonton Christmas Parade Float Competition! Parade participants entering a float are invited to compete for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes. Floats will be judged on creativity, originality, workmanship, overall presentation, and crowd appeal.
Whether you’re representing a local business, organization, school, team, or community group, we encourage you to have fun, get creative, and help bring the magic of Christmas to Main Street!
Want to know what the judges are looking for?
Each float is scored from 1 to 5 in six categories (30 points total):
- Originality
- Public Appeal
- Workmanship
- Animation / Sound
- Color
- Overall Presentation
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Help Make the Magic Happen
The Boonton Fire Department puts on the Christmas Parade and Santa Land as a free community event. Donations from local businesses, organizations, and community members are what make the parade and the Santa Land festivities possible. Every gift, big or small, helps.
- Individual Facebook sponsor post featuring company logo
- Listed under Gold Sponsors on the sponsor banner displayed at Santa Land
- Recognized with our Gold Sponsors during the televised portion of the parade
- Individual Facebook sponsor post featuring sponsor name
- Listed under Silver Sponsors on the sponsor banner displayed at Santa Land
- Recognized with our Silver Sponsors during the televised portion of the parade
- Included in a group Facebook thank-you post
- Listed under Holiday Helpers on the sponsor banner displayed at Santa Land
- Holiday Helpers acknowledged during the televised portion of the parade, with viewers encouraged to visit Santa Land to see and support all of our community sponsors
Paying by check?
Please still fill out the sponsor form so we can recognize you. Make checks payable to:
BFD CHRISTMAS PARADE
and mail to:
Amanda Cosentino699 Boonton Avenue
Boonton, NJ 07005
Recognition deadline
For inclusion in printed sponsor recognition, the sponsor form must be completed and the check must be received by Friday, November 6, 2026.
Donations received after that date are still welcome, but recognition will depend on production timing.
Welcome Santa to Boonton!
After the parade, everyone is invited to Santa Land at 124 North Main Street to keep the celebration going! Join us for free treats, fun activities, a raffle, and the chance to welcome Santa to Boonton. Festivities follow the parade and conclude at 3:00 PM.
Parade Day
- Free treats for the whole family
- Holiday activities for kids
- Raffle
- Santa visits Santa Land after the parade until 3:00 PM
Santa Land Hours
For the rest of the holiday season:
| Fridays | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Saturdays | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
| Sundays | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
Thank you to the Boonton Fire Department for putting on this free community event for our town, and thank you to everyone who donates and helps make this special day possible.
We’re Happy to Help
For questions regarding the parade, email us at:
christmasparade@boontonfd.orgChristmas Parade Co-Chairs
Amanda Cosentino & Terry Corigliano