You can find Christmas parades in every corner of the Triangle, including Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary and many more towns. Read on to learn about a few of the highly anticipated holiday parades, but then scroll down for a day to day list of Christmas parades in the Triangle.
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.
Note: The Garner and Wake Forest Christmas Parades have been canceled. Scroll down to see a day by day list of remaining parades.
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Raleigh Christmas Parade
Saturday, November 23rd, 2019
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 14th, 2019
10 a.m.
The Durham Holiday Parade features floats, mascots, drill teams, and school and community groups. It’s followed by the Fun Fest from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Blackwell Street, which features inflatables, pony rides, train rides and snow to play in.
More information about the Durham Holiday Parade
Chapel Hill-Carrboro Holiday Parade
Saturday, December 14th, 2019
10 a.m.
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Holiday Parade travels all the way from the old post office on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill to Carrboro Town Hall. It features marching bands, vocalists, decorated floats, youth group performances, elves, reindeer, candy canes and Santa Claus.
More information on the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Holiday Parade.
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
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