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
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21 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 21 Christmas and Holiday Parades in the Triangle 2023
Raleigh Christmas Parade Nov 18
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 Nov 18
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
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
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
Sanford Christmas Parade Dec 4
The Sanford Christmas Parade will take place on Monday, December 4, 2023, at 7 p.m., in Downtown Sanford. The parade takes place the first Monday of December every year. Follow the Facebook event for updates. … [Read more...] about Sanford Christmas Parade Dec 4
Railroad Days Festival in Selma Oct 6-8
Selma Railroad Days is a festival that takes place the first weekend in October every year, and celebrates everything that is Selma. Selma is in Johnston County, about 31 miles southeast of Raleigh. This year, 2023, Selma Railroad Days take place Friday, October 6, to Sunday, October 8. The festival takes place in Downtown Selma. The festival … [Read more...] about Railroad Days Festival in Selma Oct 6-8
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
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
