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.
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Raleigh Christmas Parade
Saturday, November 17th, 2018
9:40 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 8th, 2018
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 8th, 2018
10 a.m.
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Holiday Parade travels all the way from Morehead Planetarium 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!