Reedley Seeks Vendors, Parade Entries for Dec. 5 Holiday Event
The Greater Reedley Chamber of Commerce has opened vendor and parade applications for the city’s Dec. 5 "A Very Reedley Christmas" celebration at Pioneer Park, including a 6 p.m. tree lighting and a 7 p.m. Reedley Lions Club electrical farm equipment parade. Local businesses, crafters and nonprofits have until Nov. 13 (or until spots fill) to apply, a deadline that could shape holiday sales and downtown foot traffic.
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The Greater Reedley Chamber of Commerce announced this week that vendor and parade applications are now open for the city’s annual Christmas Tree in the Park festivities, scheduled for Dec. 5 at Pioneer Park. The evening’s program will follow the theme “A Very Reedley Christmas,” with a community tree lighting at 6 p.m. and the Reedley Lions Club’s electrical farm equipment parade beginning at 7 p.m.
Applications are due Nov. 13 or until slots are filled. The chamber is accepting vendors in several categories, including food, crafts and information booths, as well as entries for the parade. Organizers say space is limited, making the mid-November deadline an important planning milestone for participants and the city.
The event sits at the intersection of holiday celebration and local economic activity. For small businesses and independent artisans, a presence at Pioneer Park offers exposure to families and residents gathering downtown during a peak community moment. Nonprofits and civic groups also commonly use such events to raise funds and visibility through information booths and concessions. Timing in early December places the festival squarely in the seasonal window when local consumer spending and charitable giving typically increase.
The Reedley Lions Club electrical farm equipment parade is a distinctive feature that connects the city’s agricultural heritage to emerging technology. By showcasing electrically powered farm machinery on a downtown route, the parade both celebrates local farming culture and highlights broader trends toward electrification in agricultural equipment. The parade’s 7 p.m. start time, following the tree lighting, is designed to keep families engaged through the evening and increase the event’s appeal as a nighttime community spectacle.
For downtown merchants and nearby restaurants, the event is likely to boost foot traffic, particularly in the early evening. Pioneer Park’s central location means spillover benefits for adjacent businesses as attendees arrive for the tree lighting and linger for the parade and vendor offerings. City officials and the chamber typically coordinate logistics such as park layout and public-safety staffing, though specific operational details for this year’s event have not been released in the announcement.
Residents and prospective vendors should note the Nov. 13 application cutoff or the possibility that spaces could fill sooner. With the festival’s established place on Reedley’s holiday calendar, organizers expect strong interest from food vendors, craft sellers and community groups seeking to participate in a family-oriented celebration that both preserves local traditions and draws seasonal activity into the heart of the city.
