Vendor Application Form

Registration is now closed for the 2025 parade, but we can’t wait to see you at next year’s parade!

All Forms Due by November 21, 2025

The Lights Fantastic Parade Committee appreciates your interest in our event and realize that this is a wonderful opportunity for you to market and sell your product to our over 10,000 visitors. Please fill out the form below or download a paper version and return it to the committee.

2025 Vendor Entries Are Now Closed

Vendor Fees must be paid via check. Your check should be made payble to the Lights Fantastic Parade and mailed or dropped off at the Lakeland Center, 925 S. Giant City Rd, Carbondale. IL 62902. Setup time begins at 12:00 PM, and must be completed by 3:30 PM. Vendors are to operate and remain in their designated location until the event closes at 7:00 PM.

Takedown is to be completed by 10:00 PM Saturday night.

YOUR BUSINESS MAY USE BOOTH SPACE TO DEMONSTRATE PRODUCTS, MARKET, OR FUNDRAISE. VENDOR SPACES MUST BE STAFFED BETWEEN 4:00PM-7:00PM.

VENDORS MUST BE ON SITE BY 3:30PM ON SATURDAY.

The City of Carbondale does not allow vendors to sell while moving up and down the street. Vendors will be given a specific location to set up for the duration of the Parade activities. Violators will not be allowed to participate in future events.

If you have any questions, please contact Carbondale Main Street at 618-529-8040. Send any correspondence to: Carbondale Lights Fantastic Parade, c/o Carbondale Park District, PO Box 1326, Carbondale, IL 62903. You can also reach us by email at lightsfantasticparade@gmail.com

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