16 Charlotte North Carolina Area Holiday Parades To Check Out In 2022
Halloween has come and gone which means it’s almost time for Christmas! I can already hear the chiming of the jingle bells and Mariah Carey belting ‘All I Want For…
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Halloween has come and gone which means it's almost time for Christmas! I can already hear the chiming of the jingle bells and Mariah Carey belting 'All I Want For Christmas Is You'. In fact, the Queen City Christmas events kick off the first week of November! We are starting quickly. And with so many different events from parades to festivals to concerts to shopping and lights, it can be overwhelming. But we are here to help you make plans to get everything done this holiday season. Let's start it off with 16 Charlotte area holiday parades you can check out this year.
Who doesn't love a good parade? Marching bands, performances, floats, candy, and tis' the season for a visit from Santa as well! You can find all of that in more in the numerous Christmas/holiday parades throughout the region. In fact, you can probably make a couple if you're a die-hard parade-aholic. While I'm not personally one I've worked with a few over the years! And it's Christmas after all, it's the most wonderful time of the year. So check out 16 of the Charlotte area holiday parades to attend this year below!
Have a parade I missed? Email full info to Melanie.Day@bbgi.com and I'll include it on this and our guide to everything holiday in the Queen City.
Happy Holidays!
Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade
Where: Tryon Street Uptown Charlotte
When: Wednesday, November 23 at 5:30 pm
What: The fourth largest parade of its kind in the country and the biggest in the Southeast.
Cost: Free but reserved tickets can be purchased
Mint Hill Parade
Where: Downtown Mint Hill
When: Saturday, December 3, 2022, 5:30-9:00 pm
What: Annual Christmas parade followed by a Tree Lighting
Cost: Free
Lake Wylie Holiday Boat Parade
Where: Lake Wylie/Papa Docs Shore Club
When: Saturday, Dec 10, 2022 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
What: Decorated and lighted boats will gather at Papa Doc's Shore Club and then parade around Lake Wylie.
Cost: Free to attend $25 per boat in advance $30 day of
North Meck Holiday Parade
Where: Main Street in Davidson traveling to Cornelius
When: Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 1:00 p.m.
What: Annual Christmas Parade
Cost: Free to attend
Concord Christmas Parade
Where: Downtown Concord
When: Saturday, November 19 beginning at 2:30 p.m
What: The annual Concord Christmas Parade is one of the oldest and continuously running Christmas parades in North Carolina. The TrueCare 94th Concord Christmas Parade route begins at the intersection of Church Street N and Lake Concord Road.
Cost: Free
Belmont Christmas Parade
Where: Historic Downtown Belmont
When: November 29, 2022 3:30 PM
What: Annual Parade through downtown Belmont
Cost: Free to attend
Mooresville Christmas Parade
Where: Mainstreet Downtown Mooresville
When: Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at 3:00 pm
What: 78th Annual Christmas Parade
Cost: Free to attend
Lincolnton Christmas Parade
Where: Downtown Lincolnton
When: Sun November, 13th
What: Annual Christmas Parade followed by a tree lighting ceremony
Cost: Free to attend
Town of Troutman Christmas Parade
Where: Old Murdock Road Troutman
When: Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 11:00 am
What: Annual Christmas Parade
Cost: Free
Northern Lights of Lake Norman Boat Parade
Where: Mooresville
When: December 10th 5-7:00 pm
What: Lighted boat parade benefiting Hope of Mooresville and Tunnel to Towers
Cost: Donations encouraged
Waxhaw Christmas Parade
Where: Downtown Waxhaw
When: December 11 at 3 PM
What: Annual Christmas parade
Cost: Free to attend
Union County Christmas Parade
Where: Monroe Downtown
When: November 20th, 2022, from 2 to 4:30 p.m
What: 69th Annual Christmas Parade
Cost: Free to attend
Rock Hill Christmas Parade
Where: Downtown Rock Hill
When: December 2, 2022 - 6:30 PM
What: Annual Christmas Parade
Cost: Free to attend
Gastonia Christmas Parade
Where: Downtown Gastonia and CaroMont Health Park
When: December 4th at 5pm
What: Gaston County Jaycees Christmas Parade followed by the City of Gastonia Vendor Marketplace and the Keep Gastonia Beautiful Tree Lighting
Cost: Free to attend
Kannapolis Christmas Parade
Where: Downtown Kannapolis
When: December 10 at 6 p.m.
What: Nighttime Christmas parade
Cost: Free
Indian Land Christmas Parade
Where: Downtown Indian Land beginning at Indian Land Middle School
When: December 10th 4pm
What: Christmas Parade
Cost: Free
