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The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department is accepting entries for lighted floats to participate in the 2023 Electric Light Parade, the city said in a news release.
Registration began April 29 and continues until 5 p.m. Monday, June 26.
There are no entry or participation fees, the city said. Some restrictions apply.
The parade will begin at 9 p.m. Monday, July 3, at Apodaca Park, 801 E. Madrid Ave.
The parade route will travel south on Solano Drive, east on Hadley Avenue, and end at Maag Softball Complex.
This year’s parade theme is “RED, WHITE, and BOOM!”
Commercial and non-commercial groups and car and motorcycle clubs are encouraged to participate in the parade, the city said. Car, vehicle and motorcycle clubs are limited to 20 vehicles.
Trophies will be awarded to first through third place in the commercial and non-commercial categories, and a best overall float trophy. Floats will be judged on originality, depiction of the theme and effective use of lights. No bicycles, walkers, single ATV’s, UTV’s or single vehicles will be permitted.
For parade application packets, email Parks and Rec Recreation Programs at Parade@lascruces.gov.
A meeting of parade participants will be held Wednesday, June 28, at Frank O’Brien Papen Community Center, 304 W. Bell Ave., to outline parade details, the city said. Meeting attendance is required for those driving float vehicles and for organizers of car or vehicle clubs.
More information will be provided in the parade application packet.
Call Parks and Recreation at 575-541-2454.
