We reported earlier that the Raleigh Christmas Parade would not take place in 2023 because Raleigh City Council didn’t grant the permit to the Greater Raleigh Merchants Association.
However, it’s now been announced that the parade WILL take place, just not with floats or motorized vehicles. It will still have marching bands, performers, costumed characters, horses, dog rescues, giant balloons, musical acts and more. (And, of course, Santa!)
It will take place Saturday, November 18, 2023, at 9:30 a.m.
We’re keeping track of the parades! Check out our big list of Christmas and holiday parades in the Triangle!
Parade Route
The parade route is approximately 1.4 miles long.
- Begins on Hillsborough Street at the intersection of St. Mary’s Street
- Proceeds East on Hillsborough Street to the State Capitol
- Turns right onto Salisbury Street
- Turns left onto Morgan Street
- Turns right onto Fayetteville Street
- Turns right at Lenoir Street where it disbands
Pictures from past Raleigh Christmas Parades



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More Holiday Events in the Triangle
Check out our big day by day list of holiday events in the Triangle, or look at a few of them here:
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Gwen Tillery says
Lots and lots of wonderful activities for the whole family.