Programs
Registered participants will receive their parade order by email on December 1. All entries must be set and ready by 6:00 p.m. on December 4. A mandatory float captain meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m.
All floats, vehicles, and walkers must be brightly lit and clearly visible from all sides. No flashing or blinking lights are permitted.
Candy or other items may NOT be thrown, handed out, or distributed along the parade route.
NEW THIS YEAR – CANDY CANE LANE!
Register here: https://www.downtownortonville.org/2026/9/29/36752/christmas-in-the-village-candy-cane-lane
Candy Cane Lane will be located next to Old Town Hall. We are accepting sponsors and donations of candy, treats, and giveaway items for this area. Please use the weblink above if you or your business would like to sponsor a station along Candy Cane Lane.
Please do not include Santa on your float or with your group. Santa will appear at the end of the parade and at the tree lighting ceremony immediately following the parade.
By participating you agree to hold harmless Brandon Township, Brandon Township Parks & Recreation, the Village of Ortonville, and all associated administrators, agents, directors, insurers, members, volunteers, employees and assigns from liability for any injury or losses that may be incurred directly or indirectly while participating in this event.
Note:
Registered participants will receive their parade order by email on December 1. All entries must be set and ready by 6:00 p.m. on December 4. A mandatory float captain meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m.
All floats, vehicles, and walkers must be brightly lit and clearly visible from all sides. No flashing or blinking lights are permitted.
Candy or other items may NOT be thrown, handed out, or distributed along the parade route.
NEW THIS YEAR – CANDY CANE LANE!
Register here:
https://www.downtownortonville.org/2026/9/29/36752/christmas-in-the-village-candy-cane-lane
Candy Cane Lane will be located next to Old Town Hall. We are accepting sponsors and donations of candy, treats, and giveaway items for this area. Please use the weblink above if you or your business would like to sponsor a station along Candy Cane Lane.
Please do not include Santa on your float or with your group. Santa will appear at the end of the parade and at the tree lighting ceremony immediately following the parade.
By participating you agree to hold harmless Brandon Township, Brandon Township Parks & Recreation, the Village of Ortonville, and all associated administrators, agents, directors, insurers, members, volunteers, employees and assigns from liability for any injury or losses that may be incurred directly or indirectly while participating in this event.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Program Type | Special Event |
| Program Subcategory | - |
| Program Code | - |
| Online Registration | Yes |
| Enrollment Begin Date | 9/30/2026 |
| Enrollment End Date | 11/18/2026 |
| Instructor(s) | - |
| Gender | Any Gender |
| Enrollment Minimum | - |
| Maximum | 24 |
| Grade Minimum | |
| Maximum | |
| Age Minimum | 18 years |
| Maximum | - |
| Standard Fee | Residency Restriction | Membership Restrictions | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Fee | -None- |
-None-
|
$0.00 |
| Date | Day | Start Time | End Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/04/2026 | Friday | 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | No location set |
