You can find Christmas parades in every corner of the Triangle, including Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, 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 2024. The list also includes Solstice lantern walks, a Hanukkah parade, and, if announced, a Three Kings Day 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 23, 2024
9:30 a.m.
The parade travels 1.4 miles through Downtown Raleigh.
Rolesville Christmas Parade
Sunday, December 1, 2024
2 p.m.
Downtown Rolesville, starting at Thales Academy, ending at Rolesville Baptist Church.
More information about the Rolesville Christmas Parade
Sanford Christmas Parade
Monday, December 2, 2024
7 p.m.
Downtown Sanford
Selma Christmas Parade
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
7 p.m.
Town Hall, 114 N. Raiford Street, Selma
The event will also feature entertainment and a tree lighting ceremony.
Siler City Christmas Parade
Thursday, December 5, 2024
7 p.m.
Downtown Siler City
Franklinton Christmas Parade
Thursday, December 5, 2024
7 p.m.
Downtown Franklinton
Mebane Christmas Parade
Friday, December 6, 2024
7 to 10 p.m.
Downtown Mebane
Angier Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 7, 2024
10 a.m.
Downtown Angier
Youngville Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 7, 2024
10 a.m.
Downtown Youngville
Bahama Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 7, 2024
10 a.m.
Bahama, NC
Chapel Hill-Carrboro Holiday Parade
Saturday, December 7, 2024
10 a.m.
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Community Parade is a festive, inclusive parade that celebrate the holiday season. It travels down Chapel Hill’s Franklin Street and Carrboro’s Main Street.
More information about the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Community Parade.
Garner Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 7, 2024
4:30 p.m.
Main Street, Garner, NC
We expect that the day will also include the Holiday Block party, prior to the parade, and the tree lighting, after the parade.
Apex Rotary Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 7, 2024
5 p.m.
The parade starts at the intersection of Ambergate Station and The Peakway in Apex, heading down Salem Street and ending at the Apex Public Works Building on Upchurch Street.
Zebulon Christmas Parade
Sunday, December 8, 2024
2 p.m.
Downtown Zebulon
Pittsboro Holiday Parade
December 8, 2024
3 p.m.
The parade goes along Business Highway 64 from east to west.
Light Up the Night Hillsborough Holiday Parade
Sunday, December 8, 2024
4 p.m.
The parade will travel south on Churton Street from Corbin Street to Margaret Lane, and end at the intersection of Margaret Lane and Cameron Street.
More information about the Light Up the Night Hillsborough Holiday Parade.
Fuquay-Varina Christmas Parade
Sunday, December 8, 2024
4 p.m.
Historic Fuquay Historic District
Smithfield Christmas Parade
Thursday, December 12, 2024
7 p.m.
Downtown Smithfield
Happy Holly Days Parade in Holly Springs
Saturday, December 14, 2024
10 a.m.
Downtown Holly Springs
Knightdale Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 14, 2024
10 a.m.
Downtown Knightdale
The parade starts on First Avenue at Knightdale Station Park and ends at Fayetteville Street.
Durham Holiday Parade
Saturday, December 14, 2024
10 a.m.
The Durham Holiday Parade features mascots, drill teams, and school and community groups. The parade will travel down Main Street. There will be several designated performance areas along the route.
43rd Annual Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 14, 2024
2 to 4 p.m.
The parade will feature bands, mascots, local businesses, community groups and churches. The parade starts on E. Chatham Street at Ward Street, proceeds down E. Chatham to S. Academy Street, turns left onto S. Academy Street and ends at Dry Avenue, in front of the Cary Arts Center.
Clayton Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 14, 2024
3 p.m.
Main Street, Clayton
Winter Lantern Walk
Saturday, December 14, 2024
4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC
Participate in this walk in the Museum Park, with your homemade lantern.
Solstice Celebration Lantern Walk
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Starts from Eno River Farmers Market in Hillsborough, NC
5 to 8 p.m.
Suggested $5-10 donation
This participatory walk take splace along the River Walk. Participant bring handmade lanterns, lit with LEDs.
More information about the Solstice Celebration Lantern Walk.
Chanukah Parade
Sunday, December 29, 2024
2:45 p.m.
Starts at Chabad Center of Raleigh and ends at Lafayette Village, 8450 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh, North Carolina.
When the parade arrives at Lafayette Village, the celebration starts! Enjoy the Menorah lighting, gelt drop, petting zoo, crafts, donut and more.
More information about the Chanukkah Parade and Celebration at Lafayette Village.
