Electric Light Parade: - Bleachers will be provided this year for the first time.  One bleacher, 30 seats at River Crossing, will be reserved for senior citizens at no cost.  Another 30 seats at River Crossing and 60 at Mountain Annie’s will be available for a fee of $3.00 per seat.

 

Frequently Asked Questions
Festival of Lights - Parade of Lights

When is the 2007 Electric Parade of Lights?
Saturday, December 8, 2007 at 6 PM

How do I enter a float in the parade?
All parade participants must complete and submit a Electric Parade of Lights Application and Hold Harmless Agreement.

Where do I turn in my application and agreement?
Mail or hand-deliver the completed forms to:

Parade of Lights
c/o Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce
720 Sudderth Dr.
Ruidoso, N.M. 88345.

What is the theme of the Parade?
The 2007 parade theme is Ruidoso High Mountain Holiday.

What are the judging categories?

Most Creative
Most Traditional
Most Musical
Most Lighted
People's Choice
Judges' Choice
Ruidoso High Mountain Holiday Theme Award
Best All Around Float – A Child’s Perception
Special Prize Award of Spencer Theater Tickets for Judges Choice Award
Bands, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Awards

Where is the parade starting point and staging area?
The starting point and staging area will be at the intersection of Sudderth and Mechem.

What time should I arrive with my float?
Please arrive by 4:30 P.M and no later than 5:00 P.M.

What time does the parade start?
6:00 P.M.

When will I get my line up number?
When you arrive at the staging area please check in with the Parade Director for your line up number.

Can I be first in line or choose my parade location?
No, the Parade Director will line up all entrants in the order that will result in the best possible parade.

What is the maximum height and length for the floats?
13' maximum height and 32' maximum length.

Where can I see photographs of past parades?
Please visit the Festival of Lights photo albums to see photos of previous parades! 

Who do I call if I need more information? 
For more information please contact the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce at 505-257-7395 or Toll Free (877) RUIDOSO (784-3676)

 

2006 Parade Awards

MOST CREATIVE:             <trophy award>

City Bank of New Mexico (City Bank, 1850 Sudderth Dr., Ruidoso, N.M. 88345)

 

2nd Place                            <hospitality award>

Lincoln County EMS (Jim Stover, Lincoln County EMS, 211 Sudderth D., Ruidoso, N.M. 88345)

 

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MOST TRADITIONAL:        <trophy award>

Angus Church of the Nazarene (Bill Bethard, HC 71, Box 1088, Capitan, N.M. 88316)

 

2nd Place                            <hospitality award> 

Clark Family  (Mildred Clark, P.O. Box 1032, Ruidoso Downs, N.M. 88346)

 

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PEOPLES CHOICE:          <trophy award> 

Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino (Charles Meeks, P.O. Box 269, Mescalero, N.M. 88340)

 

2nd Place                             <hospitality award>

Ruidoso Ridge Runners (Carl Jackson, P.O. Box 239, Ruidoso Downs, N.M. 88346 )

 

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"CHRISTMAS IN THE PINES THEME AWARD"     <trophy award>

ENMU-Ruidoso (Amy Bartramsan, 709 Mechem Dr., Ruidoso, N.M. 88345

 

2nd Place:                                                                     <hospitality award>

U.S. Forest Service (Marianne Gould, 901 Mechem, Ruidoso, N.M. 88345)

 

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JUDGES CHOICE:                   <Spencer Theater Tickets ----several>

Eagle Land Surveying (Tracy Allred, 2920 Sudderth Dr., Ruidoso, N.M. 88345)

 

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SPECIAL RECOGNITION:                   <Spencer Theater Tickets for 2 for each winner>

1.  Ruidoso High School  (Band, SADD, and Indian Club)  (RHS, 200 Horton Circle, Ruidoso, N.M.

88345)      

            

2. Ruidoso Downs Fire Department (ustin Shaw, 123 Downs Dr., Ruidoso Downs, N.M. 88346)