Judy Martens, chamber executive vice president, said the parade begins at about 5:30 p.m. and the winners will be announced at about 8 p.m. after judges make their decisions.
As of Tuesday, Martens said the parade had 38 entries, most of which were floats.
First, second and third place awards will be presented in three categories - business, non-profit organizations and schools. First-place winners will receive $200; second-place winners will receive $100 or a pizza party at Simple Simon's Pizza; and third-place winners will receive a hayride, campfire and S'mores party at Dwight Mission.
Martens said the Santa's Workshop, which will be held after the parade at the chamber, will be limited to the first 200 children. More children will be allowed to enter the workshop as others leave, Martens explained. The workshop is free.
At Santa's Workshop booths will be set up for arts and crafts, such as Make-N-Take Ornaments, some booths will offer games and goody bags, and Santa will be available for photos which the children may have free.
Mary Lynn and Larry Lufkin will also offer free pony rides behind the chamber in the 14 Flags Museum Complex area.
