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Archer Lodge |
Saturday, December 7, 2024 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm Archer Lodge Community Christmas Celebration Start the Christmas celebration with a Parade. Then enjoy letters and pictures with Santa, hayrides, face painting, food and more. At 6:00 there will be Tree Lighting. So come out to 14009 Buffalo Road and enjoy the fun. |
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Bailey |
Friday, December 6, 2024 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Christmas Tree Lighting Start the Christmas season with the tree lighting ceremony and a special appearance by Santa himself. Gather your loved ones for a night of joy and celebration on Main Street.
Saturday, December 7, 2024 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Vendor Fair and Christmas Parade Come out and visit all the vendors at the Vendor Fair and then get ready for the parade at 2:00 pm. |
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Bunn |
Sunday, December 8, 2024 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm It’s A Hometown Christmas There will be food trucks, vendors and kids’ activities from 12 to 5 and the Christmas Parade starting at 3:00 pm.
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Christmas Tree Lighting in the Park Celebrate the Holidays after the parade with the lighting of the Christmas Tree in the Park. Visit with Santa, enjoy the marching band, school chorus, a live nativity and the tree lighting at 6:00 pm |
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Clayton |
Thursday, December 5 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Christmas Village and Tree Lighting 34th Annual Downtown Clayton Christmas Village and Tree Lighting with Santa and Mrs. Claus, Christmas activities up and down Main Street, Trackless Train, performances from local schools, dance groups and entertainers, food trucks and more.
Saturday, December 14, 2024 3:00 pm Christmas Parade The Town of Clayton and Rotary Club of Clayton are hosting The Clayton Christmas Parade rain, snow or shine. |
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Farmville |
Friday, December 6, 2024 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Taste of Farmville Christmas One of eastern North Carolina’s most loved holiday events and has been a holiday tradition for nearly 25 years. The town of Farmville and community merchants created the event so families could enjoy a fun filled evening in celebration of the Christmas season. Enjoy carriage rides, musicians, a children’s story walk, tree lighting and story time with Santa.
Saturday, December 14, 2024 10:30 am – 2:00 pm Christmas Parade The Annual Christmas Parade in Farmville is not to be missed! Primary parade route includes Main Street downtown and then portions of West Cotton and Walnut Streets. Enjoy the floats, marching bands, Shriners, and more! |
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Franklinton |
Saturday, November 30, 2024 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Franklinton Tree Lighting & Christmas Market Visit with Santa Claus, make an ornament to hang on the Town Christmas Tree and get a start on your Christmas Shopping
Thursday, December 5, 2024 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Franklinton Christmas Parade in Downtown Franklinton Join the fun at the Annual Nighttime Christmas Parade along Main Street in Downtown Franklinton! |
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Garner |
Saturday, December 7, 2024 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Holiday Block Party Holiday Block Party – This free family-friendly event will feature Holiday kids’ crafts, food trucks, games, music, and more. The Garner Express will take you on a trip around the outdoor walking trail, and when Santa Claus joins the party be ready for those family pictures! Stick around for the parade and tree lighting to follow! Garner Christmas Parade 4:30 pm The Garner Christmas Parade will follow the Holiday Block Party. The Tree Lighting will follow immediately after the conclusion of the parade. |
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Goldsboro |
Tuesday, November 26, 2024 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Downtown Lights Up Downtown Goldsboro will kick off the Christmas season with the annual Downtown Lights Up event. This free event will feature visits with Santa Claus, holiday characters, hot cocoa, kids’ crafts, trolley rides, holiday entertainment, and a maker’s market. The switch to light up downtown Goldsboro will be flipped in front of City Hall at 5:30. Free horse-drawn trolley rides will start at The Hub and will begin at 5:30.
Friday, December 6 & Saturday, December 7, 2024 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Jingle in the Park Join Goldsboro Parks & Recreation in Historic Herman Park for the annual Jingle In The Park event! Come enjoy Outdoor Movies, the Polar Express, a Candy Cane Hunt, S’mores, Hayrides, Funnel Cakes, Food Trucks, and of course Santa Claus. FREE Admission!!!
Saturday, December 7, 2024 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Christmas Parade Enjoy the 2024 Goldsboro Christmas Parade, the premier, holiday event that brings thousands of citizens together in celebration of the festive season! Held in Downtown Goldsboro, the parade features beautifully decorated floats, local marching bands, and performances from local schools and organizations, all spreading holiday cheer. Families line the streets to enjoy the festive atmosphere, and kids can expect a special appearance from Santa Claus himself. It’s a joyful tradition that captures the spirit of Christmas and brings warmth and unity to the Goldsboro community. |
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Greenville |
Saturday, December 7, 2024 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm A Silver Bells Christmas Parade! Every year the Greenville Jaycees look forward to putting on the Greenville Jaycees Christmas Parade. This is the event that touches the most people and sprinkles some magic for the children in the community. |
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Halifax |
Saturday, November 30, 2024 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Christmas Parade Please come & bring all your family & friends to the Town of Halifax Christmas Parade!! Immediately after the parade – SANTA will light the town Christmas Tree, read a story, & sing song with the children in the grassy area across the street from The Hen & The Hog. Once his program is done SANTA will be available for pictures with the children. HOPE YOU WILL COME JOIN ALL THE FUN!! |
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Henderson |
Saturday, December 7, 2024 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Christmas Parade Enjoy a festive celebration at the Downtown Henderson Christmas parade! Bring your family and friends to enjoy a magical afternoon filled with Christmas cheer, festive floats, and holiday music. Come see beautifully decorated floats and vehicles, marching bands, and local groups spreading the spirit of the season. |
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Kenly |
Thursday, December 5, 2024 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Christmas Parade Enjoy the 60th Annual Christmas Parade including a special tribute to Mr. Jackie Ballance the organizer of the very first Kenly Christmas parade. |
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Knightdale |
Friday, December 6, 2024 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tree Lighting Ceremony Come to Knightdale Station Park. Join in and kick off the Christmas season by lighting the tree at Knightdale Station Park. Write letters to Santa, watch local entertainment, enjoy hot chocolate and cookies, then help countdown the lighting of our Christmas Tree with a special visit from Santa!
Saturday, December 14, 2024 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Knightdale Christmas Parade Begins on First Avenue at Knightdale Station Park and ends at Fayetteville Street. Join the Magic of the Season at the Annual Christmas Parade! Enjoy watching local groups, businesses, and organizations as you wait for Santa to arrive! |
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Louisburg |
Sunday, December 8, 2024 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Town of Louisburg Christmas Parade Enjoy the season with a parade followed by the Christmas Tree lighting at the Franklin County Court House Square |
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Murfreesboro |
Friday, December 13, and Saturday, December 14, 2024 5:00 – 8:00 pm 38th Annual Murfreesboro Historical Association Candlelight Christmas Tour Enjoy the colorful sights and sounds of Murfreesboro Christmas past and present. Stroll along the candlelit streets while listening to festive yuletide music. Tour 10 decorated and restored homes and museums. Visit Murfreesboro.org for more information. |
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Nashville |
Saturday, December 7, 2024 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm Children’s Christmas Celebration The Nashville Chamber of Commerce and Nashville Recreation Department will host the annual Children’s Christmas Celebration in downtown Nashville. Free children’s activities will be available from 2-4:30 p.m. The Children’s Bike Parade begins at 4:30 p.m. followed by the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony; free photos with Santa at 5:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded to the most spirited parade entries. The parade is for ages 12 and younger, no motorized vehicles allowed. The parade lineup begins at 4 p.m. in the Nash County Courthouse parking lot. |
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Pinetops |
Monday, November 25, 2024 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Enjoy the lighting of the town Christmas tree! (our tree is located at the town gazebo across the street from the Pinetops Police station) 105 E Hamlet St, Pinetops
Saturday, December 7, 2024 10:00 am – 11:15 am Annual Pinetops Christmas Parade Come celebrate the holiday season in Pinetops at the 48th Annual Parade! |
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Red Oak |
Saturday, November 30, 2024 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Christmas Festival Come celebrate Red Oak’s 7th Annual Christmas Festival – Home Alone Lost in Red Oak. There will be craft vendors and food trucks at this family-friendly event at W.B. Ennis Park. 4:00 pm Red Oak Christmas Parade 6:00 pm Tree Lighting at the end of the event! |
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Roanoke Rapids |
Sunday, December 1, 2024 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Christmas on the Farm Kick off the holiday celebrations at Faith Farms. Christmas trees, hot cocoa, smores and pictures with Santa! Browse unique Christmas gifts from local vendors and have dinner at local food trucks while you explore what the Farm has to offer.
Sunday, December 8, 2024 2:00 pm Roanoke Rapids Christmas Parade Enjoy the sights and sounds at the annual Christmas parade. |
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Rocky Mount |
December 6, 2024 6:00 pm – City Lake Lighting Bring the family out for this festive holiday celebration and enjoy free candy apples and popcorn. The children will love the inflatable play area, plus there will be food vendors.
December 8, 2024 1:00 – 6:00 pm Food Truck Rodeo and Craft Vendors 1:30 – 3:00 pm Visit with Santa 3:00 – 5:00 pm Christmas Parade Rocky Mount’s 68th Annual Christmas Parade is a downtown tradition that brings together people from all over the city. From floats and live animals to seeing Santa, this is the event of the holiday season. |
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Rocky Mount Mills |
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Rocky Mount Mills Tower Lighting Celebrate the start of the holidays in person at the 7th Annual Rocky Mount Mills Tower Lighting. It will be a festive night with horse carriage rides, Santa, live music, Christmas Market at The Power House, The Grinch and more! This event is free and open to the public! |
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Rolesville |
Sunday, December 1, 2024 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Christmas Parade Come out to see the man in the red suit! What a way to officially kick off the holiday season! Parade Route- 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 Church.
Monday, December 2, 2024 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Rolesville Tree Lighting Enjoy family friendly activities, snow flurries, food trucks, pictures with Santa, Rolesville Elementary chorus, the tree lighting ceremony, reading of the Night Before Christmas and more! |
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Selma |
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Selma Christmas Celebration It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Enjoy the Annual Downtown Selma Christmas Celebration and Parade. From 6:00 PM- 7:00 PM there will be a tree lighting and special entertainment in front of the Selma Finance Building. The parade will begin at 7:00 PM and travel from E Richardson to N Raiford and E Anderson. Don’t skip out early and miss the fireworks at the end of the parade.
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Sharpsburg |
Sunday, December 1, 2024 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Come and join in for the annual tree lighting ceremony for the Town of Sharpsburg. Enjoy live music and FREE refreshments too! 3721 Hathaway Blvd.
Saturday, December 14, 2024 11:00 am – Annual Christmas Parade Come enjoy the parade beginning at the corner of Davis Stone Rd & Mill Branch Rd and ending on Pittman Street behind Town Hall. |
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Smithfield |
Friday, November 29 and Saturday, November 30, 2024 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm Christmas Festival in Smithfield Enjoy vendors, entertainment, kids’ activities and the tree lighting ceremony, which will take place at 7 p.m. on Friday.
Check SmithfieldChristmas.com for Days and Times in December Santa’s Workshop in Smithfield – free pictures with Santa Visit Santa in his Downtown Smithfield workshop, located on 3rd Street, at the Johnston County Courthouse to make sure you’re on the nice list!
Thursday, December 12, 2024 7:00 pm Smithfield Christmas Parade Enjoy floats, joyful music and Santa. Before the parade, beginning at 6 p.m., drop by Town Hall for free hot chocolate and cookies, while supplies last. The parade route is on Market Street, from 6th Street to 2nd Street. Bring out the family and enjoy the show. |
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Spring Hope |
Friday, December 13, 2024 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Christmas in Spring Hope The Spring Hope Chamber celebrates the holiday season with the annual “Christmas in Spring Hope” event. Craft and gift vendors fill the streets of historic downtown, giving everyone a great opportunity to shop locally. Take a ride along the streets of our 1910s Downtown District by horse and carriage. Santa will arrive at 5:00 pm on Spring Hope’s finest firetruck! |
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Tarboro |
Thursday, December 5, 2024 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Annual Tree Lighting The Town of Tarboro will host the annual Tree Lighting event followed by North East Carolina Prep School’s chorus offering caroling on Courthouse Square. The Tarboro Parks & Recreation Dept. will be hosting ornament making at Tarboro Coffee House from 6-8pm and Off the Main will be hosting visits with Santa. Enjoy dining and extended shopping hours. Also enjoy a free ride on a horse drawn carriage or trolley – first come, first served.
Sunday, December 8, 2024 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Tarboro Christmas Parade Join the community of Tarboro for the 61st Tarboro Christmas Parade. Enjoy the floats, cars, trucks, horses, and more! |
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Wake Forest |
Friday, December 6, 2024 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Lighting of Wake Forest You’re invited to experience the wonder and magic of the holiday season at the 2024 Lighting of Wake Forest in Centennial Plaza, 301 S. Brooks St. The ceremony will feature the lighting of the Christmas tree and Santa’s exciting arrival in a Wake Forest fire truck.
Saturday, December 7, 2024 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Downtown Holiday Open House Discover the unique array of local shops and restaurants that Downtown Wake Forest has to offer.
10:05 am Jingle Bell Walk The Friends of the Northern Wake Senior Center will host the 2024 Jingle Bell Walk at the Northern Wake Senior Center. Open to community members of all ages and abilities, the Jingle Bell Walk is an easy, 1.3 mile walk through Downtown Wake Forest. Children, parents, grandparents, and well-behaved dogs are invited to participate wearing their most colorful and fun holiday attire. Following the walk, participants are invited to return to the Senior Center for intergenerational holiday activities, including ornament painting, cookie decorating, Crokinole demonstrations, line dancing, letter writing to Santa, and a visit with St. Nick himself.
10:00 am – 4:00 pm Winter Artisans Market – Fine Arts & Crafts This is an outdoor market only to be held in the parking lot of Fidelity Bank -231 South White St., Wake Forest. The event will be held rain or shine. |
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Warrenton |
Saturday, December 14, 2024 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm The Warrenton Christmas Parade The Rotary Club of Warrenton NC is proud to work with the town of Warrenton to host the annual Christmas parade again this year. Enjoy the floats, decorated vehicles, pets, and marchers. The parade will proceed on the same route as years past. |
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Wendell |
Wednesday, November 27 – December 31, 2024 Lake Myra Christmas Lights in Downtown Wendell opens One of the largest and most spectacular Christmas light displays in North Carolina is at 10 S. Cypress St, Wendell. This isn’t a drive-thru light show. You park and watch the show, which is about 25 minutes long, with a 5-minute intermission between shows. Feel free to bring a chair, or you can stand. Free – but there will be donation boxes
Friday, December 6, 2024 5:00 – 9:00 pm Wendell Wonderland Get ready for a great night of events including live music, trolley rides, the Wendell United Methodist’s cookie walk, Santa & Mrs. Claus, a craft market, axe throwing, the Lake Myra Light Show, a snow machine, and a Marine Toys for Tots Drive! |
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Wilson |
November 29 – December 31, 2024 5:00 – 9:00 pm Contentnea Fire Department’s Christmas Light Display The Contentnea Fire Department, at 4146 NC Highway 42 W, Wilson presents one of the most impressive Christmas lights displays every year, and it’s free to visit! It boasts a 60-foot-tall tree and over 25,000 lights.
Saturday, December 7, 2024 11:00 am – Wilson Christmas Parade Get ready for the 2024 Wilson Christmas Parade because it’s going to be a jolly good time! The parade kicks off in Historic Downtown Wilson along Nash Street. Enjoy marching bands, floats, cheer squads, dance groups, businesses, non-profit organizations and more. This year the special Sensory Zone is back on the block of Whitehead & Bruton streets. It’s the perfect spot to enjoy the festive atmosphere without the sirens and lights. |
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Winterville |
Saturday, December 14, 2024 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Christmas Market, Parade and Tree Lighting This year’s Town Christmas festivities include Christmas Market, Parade, and Tree Lighting Ceremony. Events are being held at 252 Main Street. Christmas Market includes craft vendors, food trucks, bounce house, and entertainment. The Christmas parade begins at 2:00 p.m. Tree lighting ceremony begins at 5:00 p.m. at 252 Main Street. The event features performances from area schools and organizations, reading of The Night Before Christmas, gift card giveaway, and lighting of the Town Christmas Tree. |
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Youngsville |
Friday, December 6, 2024 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm The Town Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Enjoy the lighting of the tree at Oak and S College Street with Santa arriving at 6:00 pm.
Saturday, December 7, 2024 10:00 am – 11:00 am Christmas Parade Everyone loves a parade! Come on out and enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday! |
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Zebulon |
Saturday, November 23, 2024 4 :00 pm – 8:00 pm Candy Cane Lane Festival Join the festive celebration this holiday season in Downtown Zebulon. Spend your evening wandering down Arendell Avenue, exploring local businesses, engaging in Christmas festivities, enjoying live entertainment, and uniting with the community. Don’t miss the tree lighting and Santa meet-and-greet!
Sunday, December 8, 2024 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Town of Zebulon Christmas Parade Join in welcoming the holiday season at the parade. This event promises to bring the community together. Watch floats, school groups, balloons, and performances stroll through Downtown Zebulon and celebrate what makes the Town so special. Whether as a volunteer, participant, or viewer cheering the parade on, everyone can play a role in making the Christmas parade a huge success. |