A Pelham Hometown Christmas Parade, Ice Skating, and more!

Pelham Strong is thrilled to share the details for the 6th annual “A Pelham Hometown Christmas” on Saturday, December 12, 2026 at the Pelham Civic Complex.

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Here is the schedule for a full day of Christmas magic:

– 2:30 PM – Free Ice Skating (Ages 10 & Under): Kicking off at the Civic Complex.
– 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM – Candy Cane Lane: Fun outside the complex featuring crafts, face painting, a balloon artist, fairy hair, princess appearances, and maybe even Santa himself!
– 5:00 PM – Christmas Parade: Beginning on Pelham Park Blvd, traveling 31 North, and ending at the Civic Complex on Amphitheatre Rd.
– 6:30 PM (approx)– Tree Lighting Ceremony: Right after the parade, featuring a choral performance, the announcement of parade winners, and Pelham BEAT’s It’s Lit winners.
– Post-Tree Lighting (approx 7pm) – Open Ice Skating, Annual Ornament, Santa & Mrs. Claus, & Treats: Head inside the complex for free ice skating for all ages, pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, cookies and hot cocoa with the PHS Culinary team, and to collect the city’s annual ornament!

Float applications Float applications are officially OPEN! 🎉. We’re inviting businesses, families, schools, churches, organizations, clubs, neighborhoods, and community groups to join us and bring the Christmas spirit to life!  Get creative. Have fun. Go big. Whether your idea is traditional, hilarious, nostalgic, or preferably over-the-top, we want to see it!   Float applications are open now!

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In addition, since 2022, a Toyota Drive has been held in conjunction with A Pelham Hometown Christmas.  Pelham Strong partners with the Shelby County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #41 and Riverchase Church of Christ to make this effort possible.  Families and students who need assistance are referred to PS by school teachers and counselors across Shelby County.

Here is this years logo and parade map.   Please let us know if you need anything else for publication.  I am not sure your deadlines so wanted to get this to you early.  I am also happy to provide additional information.  Pelham Strong also