Wrap yourself in plaid at the Springfield Christmas Parade, celebrating the rustic Ozarks in Downtown Springfield, Missouri. Enjoy floats, bands and more as they make their way through Downtown Springfield in full holiday fashion! And of course, say a big “Merry Christmas” to Santa Claus himself.
December 13, 2025
2:00 PM | Downtown Springfield
The 2025 Christmas Parade theme is Wrapped in Plaid! This year’s parade we’re celebrating the cozy, classic, and rustic charm of an Ozarks Christmas.
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We’re thrilled to celebrate the Central High School Kiltie Drum & Bugle Corps & Alumni as the 2025 Springfield Christmas Parade Grand Marshals in celebration of their 100th Anniversary.
The Kilties hold the distinction of being the oldest, continually running, all-female uniformed Scottish drum and bugle corps in the United States. They have been a proud Springfield tradition since their founding in 1926 by R. Ritchie Robertson. Join us on December 13 to honor their century of excellence, community service, and dedication to tradition.
The Springfield Christmas Parade begins at Elm street and makes its way north on South street. It will circle the west side of Park Central Square and continue eastward on St. Louis street, to the Springfield Expo Center.
