The 21st Annual NC MLK Black History Month Parade will take place in Durham, NC, on Saturday, February 3, 2024. The parade will start at 12 p.m. at W.G. Pearson Elementary School, 3501 Fayetteville Street, Durham, and proceed up Fayetteville Street, ending at NCCU. It's free to attend. The parade will feature: If you'd like to participate in the parade, here is the registration … [Read more...] about Annual NC MLK and Black History Month Parade in Durham Feb 3
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Hillsborough Handmade Parade returns on June 1
Once every other year, the streets of Hillsborough are filled with the the creativity and excitement of the Handmade Parade. The spectacle returns on June 1, 2024. The parade takes place at 4 p.m., with a handmade market from 12 to 6 p.m. Hillsborough's Handmade Parade The parade features costumes, painted faces, puppets, stilt walkers, marching bands, dancers and more. It's an event unique … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Handmade Parade returns on June 1
Canceled: Three Kings Day Parade in Cary Jan 6
UPDATE: Diamante Arts & Cultural Center has announced on Facebook that this event is being canceled, due to the projected bad weather. The 20th Annual Desfile del Día de Reyes, or Three Kings Day Parade, will take place on Academy Street in Downtown Cary on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at 1 p.m. The parade is presented by Diamante Arts & Cultural Center, a community-grounded, arts and … [Read more...] about Canceled: Three Kings Day Parade in Cary Jan 6
Children’s Independence Day Parade at Durham Central Park
Bring the whole family to Durham Central Park on Thursday, July 4, 2024, for the annual Independence Day Children's Parade. This is one of many 4th of July celebrations in the Triangle. The event is scheduled from 8 to 11 a.m. Check back soon for details. There will be lots of materials to help kids to decorate bikes, trikes and wagons. … [Read more...] about Children’s Independence Day Parade at Durham Central Park
Solstice Lantern Walk in Hillsborough Dec 21
The Solstice Lantern Walk is an annual event that will take place on the Riverwalk in Hillsborough on Thursday, December 21st, 2023. The event starts at 4:30 p.m., with the actual walk starting at 5:30 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, … [Read more...] about Solstice Lantern Walk in Hillsborough Dec 21
Happy Holly Days Parade in Holly Springs Dec 9
Happy Holly Days Parade will take place on Saturday, December 9, 2023, 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. The parade begins on Main Street near its intersection at Oakhall Drive, in front of the Food Lion shopping center - a few blocks farther north than in previous … [Read more...] about Happy Holly Days Parade in Holly Springs Dec 9
Durham Holiday Parade Dec 9
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 Dec 9
Chapel Hill-Carrboro Community Holiday Parade
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Community Parade will take place Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 10 a.m. The parade route begins at 140 West Plaza, travels along Franklin Street in Chapel Hill, proceeds to Main Street in Carrboro, and ends at Carrboro Town Hall. This year’s theme will be “Walkin’ in a winter wonderland” to feature modes of travel like walking, biking, and rollerblading. Earlier this … [Read more...] about Chapel Hill-Carrboro Community Holiday Parade
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. 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 … [Read more...] about Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade Dec 9
Winter Lantern Walk at N.C. Museum of Art Dec 9
The North Carolina Museum of Art is hosting a Winter Lantern Walk on Saturday, December 9, 2023, 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, or come at 4:30 p.m. to make one with the Museum. See guidelines, below. The walk is on a paved trail, about 3/4 of a mile long. It's … [Read more...] about Winter Lantern Walk at N.C. Museum of Art Dec 9