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KRAMPUS PARADE

HOW TO PARTICIPATE AS A KRAMPUS IN THE PARADE

The Krampus Parade takes place on Day 2 of Horror for the Holidays (Sunday the 8th) with the Contest and Crowing of the Krampus King occurring immediately after the procession ends. There is no need to pre-register. Just show up in costume on the day of the event at the required times shown. Please read to get details and rules on being a Krampus in this year's parade. 

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DETAILS

PARADE DAY: SUNDAY, DEC. 8TH

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1:30pm: REGISTER FOR THE PARADE Deadline to be entered into the parade 

1:45pm: STAGING Krampi & drummers gather and prepare for Parade

2:00-2:45pm: PARADE BEGINS Ending time is approximate

KRAMPUS PARADE & CROWNING after the parade line stops

 

KRAMPUS REQUIREMENTS:  Krampi must arrive in costume, makeup done, and ready to walk. Note that there are no public dressing rooms or electricity available to get ready. Your costume will also need to pass our Front Entry Staff’s “Krampus test.” Meaning, we want to see effort in your costumes. People that show up with only horns on their head (no makeup, no costume) will not qualify for free entry or allowed to be in the parade. We want to showcase the best in Krampus glory. Costumes may not include real weapons as props (i.e. actual knives, spears, etc.). No fire or firework-type props.

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REGISTER FOR THE PARADE:  Registering to be a Krampus in the parade is free and gains you free Sunday entry when you meet all qualifications. We are not able to give free entry to any other guests who may accompany you. When you arrive, our Front Entry team will verify you meet Krampus requirements and will register you for the parade. You are welcome to arrive anytime before the parade if you want to walk around the event in costume. All Krampi must be registered with Front Entry by the 1:30pm deadline. Staging starts at 1:45. Check in with the Front Entry at 1:45 and they will instruct you where to go for Staging. 

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STAGING & THE PARADE: Staging is at 1:45. The Parade starts at 2:00. During the staging time, our parade coordinator will put you in line with your fellow Krampi. We will have “Sponsored Krampi” provided by our contributors/sponsors and “Public Krampi ” (that’s you!) in the staging area. The parade is headed by a line of drummers that the Krampi follow. At the end of the parade line, we allow children to participate by walking with a chain and accompanied by our evil elves. You will walk through the aisles, following the drum procession, for apprx. 10-15 min. Our parade coordinator will explain in more detail during Staging.

 

RULES: Krampi are encouraged to be in character while you walk. General monster sounds and ominous behavior is desired; however, you may not touch anyone in any way (with hands or props) or do any jump scares (i.e. scaring people by jumping at them or aggressively scaring them). People can fall or get hurt and we definitely don’t want that. Swinging or banging real chains, brooms or other props against the floor will not be allowed. Any damage to the venue or vendors merchandise will be charged to those accountable — so let’s keep it safe and fun for everyone!

 

JUDGING & CROWNING: Once the parade has made its way through the aisles, the procession will arrive at the main stage for the Judging and Crowning. Only the “Public” Krampi are eligible to win Krampus King. Before the judging of the Public Krampi begins, we will give our Sponsored Krampi a shout out. Allowing us to thank our contributors who created them. Then it’s time for the big winner to be announced as Krampus King of 2024!

 

The judges will decide who is worthy of the title ... and the Texas Mum of Death. Once the winner is decided, our Evil Santa will crown the winner with the Mum and the winner will be asked to make a victory walk down the center aisle. It's our nod to a beauty pageant tradition of the crowd cheering you on as you walk in victory. Feel free to have fun with it! After the crowning event, you are welcome to stay to take pics with the crowd and enjoy the rest of the event. If you want to come back, not in costume, let the Front Entry know before you leave so you can get back in for free. 

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All Krampi will be given some B.O.T. swag. See you Krampi there!

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