FOSTORIA | Snow Queen Nominations Close Nov. 27; Contestants to Ride in Dec. 5 Parade

FOSTORIA — Nominations for Fostoria’s 2026 Snow Queen close Friday, Nov. 27, the City of Fostoria said, and all nominees will be invited to ride in the Rotary Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 5.

The city is using its SeeMyLegacy page for nominations. The official campaign asks residents to honor a local woman age 60 or older who “embodies community spirit, kindness, and pride in Fostoria,” whether she volunteers, supports her neighbors or quietly makes a difference in the lives of others.

“Help us honor a special woman in our community by nominating her for Fostoria’s 2026 Snow Queen!” the city says on the nomination page. Nominators are asked to complete the form and tell what makes their nominee special.

The Rotary Christmas Parade is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, in downtown Fostoria, according to the city’s Snow Queen campaign and the separate parade registration page. After the parade, the city said, the 2026 Snow Queen will be crowned before the community tree lighting. The newly crowned queen will then light Fostoria’s Christmas tree.

On Facebook on Tuesday, the city also said online voting is set to open Monday, Nov. 30. The official nomination page, however, still says voting details will be announced after nominations close. Residents should watch the city’s Facebook page and the SeeMyLegacy campaign for the final voting instructions.

The nomination form is at app.seemylegacy.com/community/2696/campaign/11233. The city’s public calendar also lists Nov. 27 as the day Snow Queen nominations close and points to the same link.

The Snow Queen contest is an annual Fostoria tradition. This year’s format puts every nominee in the parade, not only the winner, and ties the crowning to the tree lighting that follows.

People who also want to enter a float, vehicle or walking group in the Rotary Christmas Parade can register separately through the city’s SeeMyLegacy parade page. That registration also closes Nov. 27. The parade page lists a 2:45 p.m. lineup time, with lineup locations to be sent after registration closes, and names Scott Scherf, [email protected], as the contact for parade questions.

Questions about the Snow Queen campaign can be directed to the city. The city’s SeeMyLegacy page lists Madison Stearns, [email protected], and the main city number, 419-435-8282.

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