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Railroad Days Festival in Selma Oct 4-6

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, 2024, Selma Railroad Days take place Friday, October 4, to Sunday, October 6. Hours: The festival takes place in Downtown Selma, North Carolina. The festival … [Read more...] about Railroad Days Festival in Selma Oct 4-6

Raleigh Christmas Parade Nov 23

The Raleigh Christmas Parade will take place Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. Parade Route The parade route is approximately 1.4 miles long. We don't have official word on the 2024 route, but it's typically: How to Watch the Parade If you can't make it to the parade in person, you can also watch on ABC11, the ABC11 streaming apps and the ABC News Hulu channel. Pictures from … [Read more...] about Raleigh Christmas Parade Nov 23

22 Christmas and Holiday Parades in the Triangle

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, and, if announced, we will also add a … [Read more...] about 22 Christmas and Holiday Parades in the Triangle

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

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 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 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

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

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