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Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade Dec 9

The 44th Annual Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade will take place on Saturday, December 9, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Downtown Cary. The parade will feature bands, mascots, local businesses, community groups and churches. This was the route last year, and we expect it to be the same this year. (We'll update if it's different.) The parade starts on E. Chatham Street at Ward Street, proceeds … [Read more...] about Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade Dec 9

Raleigh Christmas Parade WILL be taking place in 2023

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, … [Read more...] about Raleigh Christmas Parade WILL be taking place in 2023

15+ Christmas and Holiday Parades in the Triangle 2023

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 2023, including Christmas parades, Three Kings Day parades, Solstice lantern walks and a … [Read more...] about 15+ Christmas and Holiday Parades in the Triangle 2023

Rolesville Christmas Parade Dec 3

The Rolesville Christmas Parade will take place Sunday, December 2, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. The parade lineup begins at 12:30 p.m. at Thales Academy, behind the police station. The parade itself starts at 2 p.m. The parade will start at Thales Academy, will move up Storage Drive to Main St., turn left onto Main Street then right onto E. Young St., and ending at Rolesville Baptist … [Read more...] about Rolesville Christmas Parade Dec 3

Chapel Hill-Carrboro Community Parade

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Community Parade will take place Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 12 p.m. In the past it has started in front of Morehead Planetarium, 250 E Franklin Street, proceeded down Franklin Street in Chapel Hill, onto Main Street in Carrboro, and ended at Carrboro Town Hall. If we learn about a change of route this year, we'll update. The parade will feature marching … [Read more...] about Chapel Hill-Carrboro Community Parade

Light Up The Night Hillsborough Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting

The annual Light up the Night Hillsborough Holiday Parade will take place Sunday, December 3, 2023, from 4 to 6 p.m., in Downtown Hillsborough. 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. Immediately after the parade, there will be a tree lighting ceremony on the Old Courthouse Square. … [Read more...] about Light Up The Night Hillsborough Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting

Durham Holiday Parade

Durham's Holiday Parade will take place on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 10 a.m. Durham Holiday Parade The Durham Holiday Parade begins at 10 a.m. The Holiday Parade will feature floats, mascots, hometown bands, drill teams, schools and community groups, and, of course, Santa. The parade will travel down Main Street, and will conclude with a guest appearance from … [Read more...] about Durham Holiday Parade

Happy Holly Days Parade in Holly Springs Dec 9

Happy Holly Days Parade will take place on Saturday, December 9, 2023. Time and other details TBA. Floats, bands, dancers, decorated vehicles, horses, marching groups and all sorts of entertainers will help to celebrate the season. The parade will travel Main Street through downtown Holly Springs, starting at Holly Springs Road and ending at Oak Avenue. (A block farther than last … [Read more...] about Happy Holly Days Parade in Holly Springs Dec 9

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