This festive vehicle heads east on Manitou Avenue in December 2019.
This festive vehicle heads east on Manitou Avenue in December 2019.

Organizers of the fifth annual lighted Christmas parade are looking for small floats, marching groups, bands and individually decorated vehicles for this year’s parade.

It will start at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, at Ruxton and Manitou avenues and travel east to El Paso Boulevard.

Santa Claus has already committed to participate, so applicants are asked to not include a Santa to avoid confusing little ones. Other than that, participants are encouraged to express Manitou’s uniqueness.

Entries are free for school marching bands and first responders. Fees are $25 for individual vehicles; $35 for car clubs (limit of eight vehicles); $45 for nonprofits, service clubs and community groups; and $250 for businesses/corporations.

Entries are due Nov. 30. After that, a late fee of $25 per entry will be added.

Information: manitouchristmasparade.com/entry.