PIQUA — Downtown Piqua’s Christmas parade has been set for Saturday, Dec. 3, at 2 p.m.

Area businesses, civic organizations, non-profits, churches and other interested groups are invited to be a part of this annual Piqua Christmas tradition.

A traveling trophy will be awarded to the most festively decorated float and the winning entry will get to keep the trophy for the year. They will also be permanently recognized on the trophy with a plaque.

The theme for the parade is “A Very Snoopy Christmas” as 2022 marks the 100th birthday of Charles Schulz, the creator of the Peanuts comic strip. Those wishing to participate in the parade can visit www.mainstreetpiqua.com to sign up through the ‘Downtown Holiday Parade’ link on the website or stop by the Mainstreet Piqua office at 326 N. Main St. to pick up an application.

The Parade is generously sponsored McVety Realty, Thrivent Financial and Barclay’s Men’s – Women’s Clothiers. There is no charge to participate.

The application deadline is Monday, Nov. 21 at 5 p.m. Questions about the parade may be directed to Mainstreet Piqua at 937-773-9355.