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Sumter Parades by Sumter Evening Optimist Club
The Sumter Evening Optimist Club presents two major parades each year in Sumter, SC; the Christmas Parade and the Iris Festival parade. Information and applications for both parades can be found here.
Christmas Parade
The Evening Optimist Club is accepting applications for the annual Sumter Christmas Parade which will be held on Sunday, December 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM. The theme for the 2026 Christmas Parade is "Christmas Dreams". Applications can be found by using the button below and should be emailed to SumterSCParades@aol.com.
The deadline for parade applications is Friday, November 13th, 2026.
Iris Festival Parade
The Evening Optimist Club hosts the annual Sumter Iris Festival Parade each May during the Swan Lake Iris Festival. Once available, applications can be found by using the button below and should be emailed to SumterSCParades@aol.com.