You can find Christmas parades in every corner of the Triangle, including Raleigh, Cary and many more towns. Read on to learn about a few of the highly anticipated holiday parades, but then scroll down for a big day-to-day list of Christmas and holiday parades in the Triangle in 2021, from before Thanksgiving to Three Kings Day, including Solstice lantern walks and a Hanukkah parade.
The Christmas parades are generally your first chance to see Santa Claus this holiday season, and they’re also a great chance to see the talents of community members on display.
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Raleigh Christmas Parade
Saturday, November 20th, 2021
9:30 a.m.
The Raleigh Christmas Parade Presented by Shop Local Raleigh is the earliest Christmas parade in the Triangle, and is the parade that ushers in the holiday season. It’s also the largest Christmas parade between Washington, DC and Atlanta, and is especially loved for the giant balloons.
More information about Raleigh Christmas Parade
Durham Holiday Parade
Saturday, December 18th, 2021
11 a.m.
The Durham Holiday Parade features floats, mascots, drill teams, and school and community groups. We don’t have information yet about Fun Fest, which usually follows. When we hear that it’s happening, or not happening, we will update.
More information about the Durham Holiday Parade
Chapel Hill-Carrboro Holiday Parade
This parade is not taking place in 2021. Please read on to learn about a lot of other holiday parades in the Triangle.
Terry Horne says
WHY are you leaving out Christmas in your parades? I only see a few towns that honor this old tradition! Disappointed in North Carolina!
Jody Mace says
What does this even mean?
Elaine Willis says
Where are there lists of Christian events — creche displays, Christmas story of Jesus’ birth being told from the Bible, Christian Christmas music, etc.?
Jody Mace says
I list them on the website as I get them. I add them to this large, inclusive list of holiday events:https://triangleonthecheap.com/christmas-holiday-events-triangle/
Jackie says
Someone has to be mad about something this time of year. Chime on in, Elaine.
Cynthia Raxter says
Thanks Jody for the great list! Especially arranging it day-by-day! I know how hard you must work on this stuff! It’s amazing how much there is to do for free! And folks organizing -like me! – forget info or have dates/times wrong! You always catch my mistakes and I really appreciate it! Cynthia of
Bynum Front Porch Music and Storytelling zhows.