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Chapel Hill-Carrboro Community Parade

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Community Parade will take place Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 12 p.m. In the past it has started in front of Morehead Planetarium, 250 E Franklin Street, proceeded down Franklin Street in Chapel Hill, onto Main Street in Carrboro, and ended at Carrboro Town Hall. If we learn about a change of route this year, we'll update. The parade will feature marching … [Read more...] about Chapel Hill-Carrboro Community Parade

Garner Christmas Parade, and Tree Lighting Dec 2

The Town of Garner is celebrating the holidays with a Holiday Block party, Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting, all on Saturday, December 2, 2023 Garner Christmas Parade The Garner Christmas Parade will take place at approximately 4:30 p.m. The parade will travel down Main Street only. Holiday Block party Check back soon for information about the Holiday Block Party. Tree … [Read more...] about Garner Christmas Parade, and Tree Lighting Dec 2

Light Up The Night Hillsborough Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting

The annual Light up the Night Hillsborough Holiday Parade will take place Sunday, December 3, 2023, from 4 to 6 p.m., in Downtown Hillsborough. 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. Immediately after the parade, there will be a tree lighting ceremony on the Old Courthouse Square. … [Read more...] about Light Up The Night Hillsborough Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting

Durham Holiday Parade

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

Happy Holly Days Parade in Holly Springs Dec 9

Happy Holly Days Parade will take place on Saturday, December 9, 2023. Time and other details TBA. Floats, bands, dancers, decorated vehicles, horses, marching groups and all sorts of entertainers will help to celebrate the season. The parade will travel Main Street through downtown Holly Springs, starting at Holly Springs Road and ending at Oak Avenue. (A block farther than last … [Read more...] about Happy Holly Days Parade in Holly Springs Dec 9

Christmas on the Square and Christmas Parade in Angier

The town of Angier is presenting several Christmas events in 2023. Angier is about 33 minutes to the south of Raleigh, and is very convenient to those in Fuquay-Varina and Garner. Christmas on the Square Christmas on the Square will take place Friday, December 1, 2023, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at Angier Depot, 19 E. Depot Street, Angier. This free event includes: Angier Christmas … [Read more...] about Christmas on the Square and Christmas Parade in Angier

5th Annual Christmas Craft Fair at Pace Family Farms (and more holiday markets)

Pace Family Farms, 12701 Buffalo Road, Clayton, is holding its 5th Annual Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday, December 2, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is an outdoor event. Parts of the event are under a covered shelter. It's free to attend. There will be food available for purchase. … [Read more...] about 5th Annual Christmas Craft Fair at Pace Family Farms (and more holiday markets)

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