CARBONDALE. (Heartland News) - Registration is open for the 35th annual Lights Fantastic Parade in Carbondale.
The parade committee is encouraging businesses, schools, organizations and community groups throughout southern Illinois to sign up.
They say floats must feature a minimum of 5,000 flights, and a holiday/fantastic lights theme is preferred.
Registration is also open to marching bands, walking groups and others, as well as vendors.
You can click here to register and check the guidelines. Registration closes on Friday, November 20.
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