Christmas on the Square

The City of Kaufman & the Downtown Merchants annual Christmas on the Square

The Kaufman Texas "Christmas On The Square" is a Community celebration welcoming visitors to our town and historic square. Join us for a lighted parade, parade float contest, shopping with unique vendors selling Christmas collectibles, great food trucks, kids activities and general Christmas cheer. Kaufman and the town square have a rich Texas history documented with historical markers and tours available year round. Come and let us show you some small town Texas hospitality.

Craft Vendor Information

All Vendors must have unique Christmas Gift Items, No Light Up Toy Vendors!

$75.00 per booth space. Please make sure you specify what you are selling. Your registration will not be considered until you state what you are selling. Booth space approximately 10'x10'. Tent ropes, ties, etc. must fit within the 10'x10' area or you will need to purchase an additional space. All spaces are uncovered and on asphalt. No in-ground stakes can be driven into the asphalt. Vendors must supply festive lighting for the evening. There will be electricity at no charge for lighting only. No space heaters will be allowed to plug in. If needed, there is a $40.00 additional fee for vendors for electricity. Each plug is 20 amps, and you are limited to two (2) plugs. You must list everything you will need electricity for in the comments section of your vendor registration. Electricity is limited. Priority is given to food vendors even with early registration. Please contact the City of Kaufman for approval if you would like to bring your own generator.

food vendors

Food Vendor Information

For any vendor serving food (not just selling food), a $50.00 Food Permit required by the City of Kaufman (please add to your registration separately). You will also need to complete a City of Kaufman Food Permit Application and return it to the City of Kaufman at kaufmancitysec@kaufmantx.org .

All spaces are uncovered and on asphalt. No in-ground stakes can be driven into the asphalt. Must provide measurement of truck or trailer (hitch to bumper) in the comments section of the online registration. If needed, there is a $40.00 additional fee for food vendors for electricity. Each plug is 20 amps, and you are limited to two (2) plugs. You must list everything you will need electricity for in the comments section of your vendor registration. Electricity is limited. Priority is given to food vendors even with early registration. Please contact the City of Kaufman for approval if you would like to bring your own generator.

Food Vendor Registration & Food Permit Link

Click the link below for Food & Permit Registration

Registration

Parade Registration

Parade Participant Information

Please join us for our Lighted Christmas Parade with the theme of "Polar Express". There will be a prize of a $100 Gift Card from the Keep Kaufman Beautiful Board for the winner of the best float. Lineup will begin at 4:45PM in the Civic Center Parking Lot.

ALL FLOATS MUST BE LIGHTED AND NO SANTAS!!! You will NOT be allowed to throw candy from the floats. You are welcome to have people walk alongside your float to throw out candy closer to the crowds, this is for safety reasons since it is a nighttime parade.

**Floats are to be decorated prior to arrival at the Kaufman Civic Center.

All ATV drivers MUST be at least 16 years old with a current Texas Driver's License in order to drive in the parade.

**Trailers CANNOT remain at the Civic Center and must be at Shannon Park for pickup.!

Horses are to stay on the grass

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December 3, 2022

Christmas On The Square

The City of Kaufman & the Downtown Merchants annual Christmas on the Square

Activities of the Day

Craft Vendor Information

craft vendor registration

Detail your services

food vendors

Food Vendor Information

Food Vendor Registration & Food Permit Link

Parade Registration

Parade Participant Information

December 3, 2022

Christmas On The Square

The City of Kaufman & the Downtown Merchants annual Christmas on the Square

Activities of the Day

Craft Vendor Information

craft vendor registration

Detail your services

food vendors

Food Vendor Information

Food Vendor Registration & Food Permit Link

Parade Registration

Parade Participant Information

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