The Greater Hughesville Business Association (GHBA), in partnership with The GHBA Community Foundation, is excited to announce Hughesville’s first-ever Christmas in July Parade, set for Saturday, July 25, 2026.
This festive community event will bring the magic of Christmas to the streets of Hughesville with decorated floats, creative vehicle entries, community organizations, local businesses, music, and plenty of holiday cheer. The parade will step off at 7 p.m., with participants lining up at 6:15 p.m. at Hughesville High School.
Hughesville’s Christmas in July Celebration is designed to bring residents, businesses, and visitors together for a fun-filled evening celebrating community spirit and local pride.
Participants will be judged in one of eight categories:
• Most Festive Pet/Animal
• Best Christmas in July Theme
• Best Business Float
• Most Festive Walking Group
• Most Festive Tractor
• Most Festive Jeep
• Most Festive Car
• Most Festive Recreational Vehicle (including motorcycles, golf carts, ATVs, side-by-sides, and similar recreational vehicles)
Participants are encouraged to embrace the Christmas-in-summer theme with festive decorations, tropical holiday flair, lights, ornaments, creative costumes, and plenty of Christmas spirit.
The GHBA is also proud to announce Denise Spotts as the parade’s Grand Marshal. Denise will be honored in recognition of her family’s dedication to the Hughesville community and in memory of the late Doug Spotts, one of the founding members of the Greater Hughesville Business Association. Parade attendees may even spot some of Doug’s beloved vehicles participating in the festivities.
As part of Hughesville’s Christmas in July Celebration, The GHBA Community Foundation is partnering with Meagan’s Box Foundation to collect new toys and toothbrushes for children from newborn through 18 years of age. Community members are encouraged to support this effort by donating new, unwrapped items throughout the month of July. Meagan’s Box Foundation works to ensure that local children and families have support during the holiday season, and organizers hope the Christmas in July celebration will help spread that spirit of giving throughout the community.
Donation collection boxes are available at the following participating businesses:
• Robin’s Personalized Gifts
• Auntie Em’s Sweet Treats featuring The Hoppy Unicorn
• Lazy Meadows Alpacas
• Two Olde Crows Variety Shoppe
• Katie’s Country Store
• Krehling & Associates
• Journey Bank – Hughesville Office
• Rooted & Grounded Coffee Shop
• Hans CedarDale Satellite
• Beauty in the Making
• Be Unique, Be You Boutique
• Hughesville Area Public Library
• Maneval’s Notary
Donors are asked to contribute new toys and new toothbrushes suitable for children from newborn through 18 years of age. Please note that electronic items are not being accepted.
Residents are encouraged to gather along the parade route, wear their favorite Christmas attire, and enjoy an evening of holiday fun in the heart of summer.
Event Details:
Christmas in July Parade, Saturday, July 25, 2026
Line-Up: 6:15 p.m. at Hughesville High School; Step-Off: 7 p.m.
Parade Route:
The parade will begin at Hughesville High School, proceed right onto Cemetery Street, left onto Main Street, left onto Walnut Street, left onto Broad Street, and right onto Cemetery Street before returning to the high school.
Businesses, organizations, clubs, schools, churches, sports teams, bands, families, and individuals are invited to participate. Any business or home along the route is invited to decorate for the festivities. Decorated houses and Businesses will be judged July 25 at 10 a.m.
About the Greater Hughesville Business Association
The Greater Hughesville Business Association is dedicated to promoting commerce, supporting local businesses, fostering community connections, and enhancing the quality of life throughout the Greater Hughesville area.
About The GHBA Community Foundation
The GHBA Community Foundation supports charitable initiatives, educational opportunities, community projects, and programs that benefit residents throughout the Greater Hughesville region.
