Free carriage rides are back in Downtown Smithfield! The rides will take place in Downtown Smithfield on Friday, April 16th, 2021, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Carriage rides depart from the corner of Third and Market streets in front of Jewel's Formals. Registration for the carriage rides are required. Register here. Spots are filling up quickly. There are only a few time … [Read more...] about Free carriage rides in Historic Downtown Smithfield (registration required)
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Raleigh Christmas Parade
The Raleigh Christmas Parade will be back in 2021. It will take place Saturday, November 20th, 2021, from 9:30 am. to 12 p.m. The parade route is approximately 1.2 miles and it lasts about 2.5 miles. Begins on Hillsborough Street at St. Mary’s Street Proceeds to the State Capitol Turns right onto Salisbury Street Turns left onto Morgan Street … [Read more...] about Raleigh Christmas Parade
Last day: Christmas Plugged — Synchronized Light Show Nightly in Durham
Every night through through January 8th, 2021, Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, 4109 Guess Road, Durham, is presenting Christmas Plugged -- Synchronized Light Show. Rose of Sharon Baptist Church has decorated the exterior of their church building with about 40,000 LED lights. The light display is synchronized to music for a total of nine songs. The public can view the display for free … [Read more...] about Last day: Christmas Plugged — Synchronized Light Show Nightly in Durham
Virtual Three Kings Day Parade in Cary
The 16th Annual Dia de los Reyes Parade, or Three Kings Day Parade, will take place virtually in Cary on Wednesday, January 6th, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. The parade is presented by Diamante Inc., a community grounded, arts and culture organization in North Carolina dedicated to the promotion of the culture, heritage, and artistic expressions of the diverse Latino and Hispanic population in North … [Read more...] about Virtual Three Kings Day Parade in Cary
Last night: Hill Ridge Farms’ Festival of Lights
Update: Hill Ridge Farms has extended its popular Festival of Lights drive-thru attraction! It will take place December 28th through January 2nd, 2021, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. each night. It was originally slated to end on December 27th. Read on for all the information.... Hill Ridge Farms' popular Festival of Lights will return in 2020, but this year it will be a drive-through attraction. … [Read more...] about Last night: Hill Ridge Farms’ Festival of Lights
Last night: Winter Wonders Walk at American Tobacco Campus
American Tobacco Campus, 318 Blackwell Street, Durham, is lighting up each night for the holiday season. Every night, up to and including January 1st, 2021, stop by for an illuminated walk. It's a great place to for a family photo for the Christmas card! Winter Wonders Walk will be taking place each night starting when the sun goes down, around 5 p.m. Parking is … [Read more...] about Last night: Winter Wonders Walk at American Tobacco Campus
Best Christmas Light Displays in the Triangle for 2020 (some are still going!)
Looking for the biggest, best Christmas lights in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area for the 2020 Christmas season? Here are a few of the most spectacular displays. Some of these displays are professional operations, but many of them, often synchronized to Christmas music, are put on by regular people, at their own expense, and it takes an incredible amount of time and … [Read more...] about Best Christmas Light Displays in the Triangle for 2020 (some are still going!)
Piper Lights drive-thru lights display in Wake Forest
Update: Because of the weather, Piper Lights has closed for the season. One of the most spectacular Christmas light displays in the Triangle is in Wake Forest. Piper Lights is the project of a family who really loves Christmas. They're at 5725 Fixit Shop Road, Wake Forest. The display includes 7 acres of lights. Learn about some of the other spectacular Christmas light displays in the … [Read more...] about Piper Lights drive-thru lights display in Wake Forest
Kwanzaa celebrations in the Triangle
Kwanzaa lasts seven days, starting December 26th, each one with a focus on a different principle: Day 1. Umoja means unity. Day 2. Kujichagulia means self-determination. Day 3. Ujima means working together. Day 4. Ujamaa means supporting each other. Day 5. Nia means purpose. Day 6. Kuumba means creativity. Day 7. Imani means faith. Normally there are several … [Read more...] about Kwanzaa celebrations in the Triangle
New Year’s Eve Light Show at Holland Road Lights, in Fuquay-Varina
Throughout the holiday season we've maintained a list of the best Christmas light displays in the Triangle, and Holland Road Lights have been featured on that list. They are presenting a special show on New Year's Eve. As always, it's free to enjoy. (And, as always, please obey all traffic laws and be considerate of the homeowner's neighbors.) On Thursday, December 31st, 2020, the show will … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve Light Show at Holland Road Lights, in Fuquay-Varina
