October 29, 2025
CONTACT: Emily Zillweger
Special Events Coordinator
MARIETTA, GA – Marietta Parks, Recreation & Facilities is excited to announce that registration is now OPEN for the Marietta Ugly Holiday Sweater Parade, returning as part of the City’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting celebration on Thursday, December 4, 2025.
Break out your ugliest (family-appropriate!) holiday sweater and join Santa himself in a festive, feel-good parade to kick off the holiday season in downtown Marietta.
About the Parade
The Ugly Sweater Parade is a cheerful highlight of the City’s traditional Christmas Tree Lighting, a beloved evening of old-fashioned family fun that includes:
Choir performances
Meet-and-greets with Santa Claus
The annual lighting of the Christmas tree in Glover Park
Parade Route & Details:
Parade steps off at 5:00PM from Marietta City Hall
Travels west on Lawrence Street, loops around the Square, and ends at Glover Park via East Park Square
Total route: ~0.4 miles
Who Can Join?
Any individual, group, organization, business, or club is invited to participate.
To be part of the fun, you must complete and submit the official application before the deadline. All forms must be submitted in full to Marietta Parks, Recreation & Facilities.
Application Deadline:
Friday, November 21, 2025, 5:00PM
To register or learn more, visit: mariettaparks.com