FLIP TO THE FUNNIES! This year's Clearwater Winter Parade is calling for volunteers, sponsors and more floats! Sign-up information can be found online with updates to come from the Eau Claire Parks, Rec & Forestry Facebook page. 

The annual Clearwater Winter Parade will return to the downtown streets of Eau Claire at 6:30pm on Friday, Dec. 4, and there’s still time to sign up for a float!

Businesses and organizations have until Nov. 24 to register for a spot in this year’s parade ($25 for nonprofit and civic organizations; $60 for commercial businesses). It promises to bring plenty of spectators and smiles, with this year’s theme being “the funny pages come alive.”

Whether you’re lookin’ to get your Garfield on or pay homage to Peanuts, Calvin and Hobbes, Blondie or any number of classic newspaper comics, you won’t want to miss out on the holiday fun!

Volunteers, too, are needed to ensure the parade continues along its route (beginning at the intersection of First Avenue and Grand Avenue and ending at the intersection of First Avenue and Chippewa Street) safely. Sign up for those opportunities online.

Proceeds from the annual winter parade go toward the City of Eau Claire Parks & Recreation activity scholarships for youths.

Learn more about the Clearwater Winter Parade, float sign-up information and volunteer opportunities online.