Volunteers Needed!  Our online scheduler will be available for volunteer signups beginning September 25, or you may send us an email and we'll be sure you're on our contact list!

We are getting close to step off for the Parade of Lights, and we need your help in making it a wonderful experience for all.  There are several areas where volunteers needed:

Parade Walkers: 4:30 pm - end of parade route – Parade Walkers will walk with the entries the complete route to make sure the gaps stay even and the parade flows smoothly.

(100 needed)

Reserved Seating Managers: 3:00 pm – end of parade – Seating Managers will coordinate the new seating areas along the parade route, take tickets and check registration lists, as well as set up the chairs and take them down in each section (maximum 200 chairs).

(100 needed)

Holiday Fun Zone: 12:00 Noon – 9:30 pm – Holiday Fun Zone volunteers will work within the new interactive area in the Chisholm Trail Parking Lot to help with the activities there, primarily children and family oriented.

(20 needed)

VIP: 5:00 pm – 9:45 pm – VIP volunteers will work with our dignitaries to make sure they are where they need to be in the parade as well as those sitting along the route. (2 needed)

Staging Areas: 4:30 to 7:30 pm – Those in the staging areas will make sure the entries are all accounted for, that they have their entry numbers and that they enter the parade at the correct time. (8 volunteers needed)

Entry Check-in: 10:00 am – 6:00 PM - Will be located in the set up area on Forest Park. Will check the entries in and help with getting them lined up and making sure their entry number is visible.

(4 – 6 volunteers needed)

Spotters: 5:00 to parade end – Will work in pairs at the review stands helping the commentators keep on track with the entries and letting them know when there is a gap. Will also need to watch and make sure the correct entry matches the commentator book.

(6 –8 volunteers needed)

Sales/Vendors: 4:30 – 9:45 pm – Will walk the Parade route selling all types of novelties.

(30 volunteers needed)

Volunteer Support: 7:00 am – 5:30 pm. These volunteers will help prepare meals for the Event Management Team as well as check volunteers in as they arrive. (3 volunteers needed)

There will be a volunteer meeting prior to the parade at 4 pm in the Volunteer area on Forest Park. Parking is provided in the Cash America Building parking garage.

For any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Christine Boren

Thanks so much for your support