Cities open sign-ups for holiday parades and toy drives

Wilmington is accepting applications for its annual toy drive through Nov. 30, 2026, for city residents with children ages 2 to 10 who did not participate last year; the city is also collecting new, unopened toys through Dec. 11. Registration is open for Pittsburg’s Nov. 30 Christmas parade, themed “A Very Merry 150” in honor of the city’s 150th anniversary, with entries due Nov. 25. Kaukauna is accepting entries for its Dec. 1 Electric City Christmas Parade, themed “Holiday Movie Magic.” Fairfield’s Dec. 5 Lighted Christmas Parade, themed “Merry, Bright, and Grinchy,” welcomes entries until Nov. 27, with prizes for several categories and rules governing candy, Santas, and float height. A College Station Christmas Parade entry-registration deadline is also nearing, though the available report provides no further details.