Santa Sleigh Parade & Fundraiser

The annual Crete Santa Sleigh Parade is back December 5 and 6.

Escorted by lights and siren from Crete’s finest and bravest, Santa and his Elves will collect non-perishable food and monetary donations for the Crete food pantry, and new, unwrapped toys for Angels on Assignment.

Please place donations on the curb for collection along the parade route, or hand them directly to Santa and his Elves when they come by. Please make checks payable to Crete Food Pantry.

Weather permitting, Santa will visit the downtown Crete area on Monday, December 5, and the Lincolnshire/Swiss Valley area on Tuesday, December 6, scheduled to take off from Crete Public Works at 5̶P̶M̶  6PM. Weather may cause schedule to change, check the Crete Country Christmas Facebook page for updates.

View maps of the parade route:
Monday – The downtown Crete area
Tuesday – Lincolnshire / Swiss Valley area

You can also track Santa LIVE as he departs Crete Public Works, to see when he’s close to your area.