Registration underway for Conyers Christmas parade

CONYERS, GA—School groups, businesses, churches, bands, organizations, dance ensembles, and more are encouraged to register for the annual Conyers Christmas Parade scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m.

Those interested in participating can register at: https://bit.ly/4fgp4wM. Registration is only $25 per entry and the registration deadline is Nov.11. 

Conyers Police will close Rowland Road, Pine Log Road and a portion of Milstead Avenue for the parade that steps off from Rockdale County High School. The parade concludes at the intersection of Milstead Avenue and Pine Street. Spectators are encouraged to gather early for a spot along the parade route. Barring severe weather, the parade will be held rain or shine. 

“This year’s parade theme is “Holiday Movies,” and trophies will be awarded in several categories: Mayor’s Choice, Best Non-Float entry (antique vehicles, marching bands, dance groups, scout troops), Best Float, Best Float Runner-up and Most Creative Entry,” said Olde Town Event Coordinator Jill Minnoia. “We’re looking forward to seeing the creativity depicting our favorite holiday movies come to life in parade entries and floats.”

Leading up to the parade, Ice Days brings back its popular ice rink to Olde Town’s Randal S. Mills City Center Park/Olde Town Pavilion on Friday, Nov. 22. The longest-running ice rink in Georgia will be open through February 17, 2025. Days and hours of operation vary, so visit http://icedays.com/conyers for more details. Ice skaters and visitors to the historic downtown will see Olde Town Conyers decorated with thousands of twinkling lights to evoke the wonder and magic of the holiday season.

For more information on the parade and other holiday events, visithttps://visitconyersga.com or call 1-800-CONYERS.