Van Buren’s Parade of lights

12/17/2025

We had a great time at the 2025 Parade of lights … would like to thank all our sponsors for thier help making this happen. Parades aren’t cheap and without local businesses and their support we just couldn’t put this stuff together ..

Below are those who make this happen !!!

Bank of Grandin, First Midwest bank and
Southern Bank
Empower Financial
Wilcoxon Insurance
Legacy Lumber -
Griffin log homes
VB Tire
Carter Co. Abstract
Guns and Honey
Copper Top foot and ankle
Bg Spring Auto parts
Ozark applicators
Ranch House Restaurant

Thanks to Las Margaritas and Main Street Market for providing food to our bands .

12/12/2025

🎄✨ $1,000 in CASH PRIZES! ✨🎄
Parade of Lights is THIS SATURDAY and we’re ready to be blown away by your floats, rides, and creativity! 💸🔥

🏆 Top prize: $250 BEST OF SHOW!
Plus big payouts in all categories — Business, Bank, Auto, Off-Road, and Most Creative!

Bring the lights. Bring the holiday vibes. LET’S MAKE IT HUGE. 🌟

Who’s entering?! Drop a 🎅👇

12/08/2025

Cash prizes for each category plus door prizes and more…
returning the year :
POPLAR BLUFF SHOW-ME BAND
ELSINORE HS BAND
CENTRAL HIGH KILTIES

Also The Disney characters will be at the courthouse from 4:00-7:00

12/08/2025

11/20/2025

Need parade inspo? We’ve got you. 🎄🔥

11/13/2025

🎅🚨 CHRISTMAS PARADE ALERT 🚨🎅
Businesses… don’t let your competitor be the one talking smack all year because their float was cuter than yours.
We’re trying to avoid parking-lot bragging rights at all costs. 😭

And yes… I will be personally calling out businesses to join the challenge.
If you’re tagged below 👇 let’s see what you got. Show us the sparkle, the spirit, the EXTRA.

Make sure to TAG & SHARE this post so we can drag— I mean, welcome 😇— more businesses into the fun.

Sign up. Pull up. Show out. 🎄🔥

11/06/2025

Parade info :
Dec 13 @ 6:00pm 🔶LINEUP 4:00-6:00🔶
No registration required .. just build it and bring it !!!😁😁
The city already has a Santa booked for the parade , so please no duplicate Santa costumes.