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Annual NC MLK and Black History Month Parade in Durham Feb 1

The 22nd Annual NC MLK Black History Month Parade will take place in Durham, NC, on Saturday, February 1, 2025. The parade will start at 12 p.m. and take place on Fayetteville Street in Durham. It's free to attend. The parade will feature: If you'd like to participate in the parade, here is the registration form. … [Read more...] about Annual NC MLK and Black History Month Parade in Durham Feb 1

Solstice Lantern Walk and Market in Hillsborough Dec 21

The Solstice Lantern Walk is an annual event that will take place on the Riverwalk in Hillsborough on Saturday, December 21, 2024, from 5 to 8 p.m. The event marks the beginning of the winter season, and the longest night of the year. The walk starts at Eno River Farmers Market Pavilion, and then proceeds along the River Walk, back to downtown Hillsborough. It's free to participate … [Read more...] about Solstice Lantern Walk and Market in Hillsborough Dec 21

Happy Holly Days Parade in Holly Springs Dec 14

Happy Holly Days Parade will take place on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Check back soon for updated information, but in 2023 it took place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Floats, bands, dancers, decorated vehicles, horses, marching groups and all sorts of entertainers will help to celebrate the season. Check back soon for updated 2024 info, but this was the route in 2023: The parade begins on Main … [Read more...] about Happy Holly Days Parade in Holly Springs Dec 14

Durham Holiday Parade Dec 14

Durham's Holiday Parade will take place on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 10 a.m. Durham Holiday Parade 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 Santa. Seating is not provided. You're encouraged to … [Read more...] about Durham Holiday Parade Dec 14

Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade Dec 14

The Annual Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade will take place on Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Downtown Cary. 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 … [Read more...] about Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade Dec 14

Winter Lantern Walk at N.C. Museum of Art Dec 14

The North Carolina Museum of Art is hosting a Winter Lantern Walk on Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. It will take place in the Museum Park. The procession will gather at 5:30 p.m. at the Ellipse. Bring your own homemade lantern. See guidelines, below. The walk is on a paved trail, about 3/4 of a mile long. It's wheelchair-accessible. This is a free event. Look … [Read more...] about Winter Lantern Walk at N.C. Museum of Art Dec 14

24 Christmas and Holiday Parades in the Triangle from A(pex) to Z(ebulon)!

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 … [Read more...] about 24 Christmas and Holiday Parades in the Triangle from A(pex) to Z(ebulon)!

Light Up The Night Hillsborough Holiday Parade

The annual Light up the Night Hillsborough Holiday Parade will take place Sunday, December 8, 2024, from 4 to 6 p.m., in Downtown Hillsborough. The theme is "Winter Wonderland" 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. This year, the tree lighting will not take place after the … [Read more...] about Light Up The Night Hillsborough Holiday Parade

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