Illustration of a wool present float pulled by a toy tractor with figures riding past snowy shops and string lights (City of Anderson Christmas Parade)
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City of Anderson Christmas Parade

Spectators line the downtown streets to watch one of Anderson's signature holiday traditions. The procession features more than 100 participating groups, including festive floats, dancers, local organizations, and marching bands. The event wraps up with a special appearance from Santa Claus.

Sun, Dec 6, 2026 All ages Free and open to the public.

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Plan Your Visit

Hours

3 pm.

Neighborhood

Downtown Anderson

Parking

A parking map is linked.

Location

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Main Street · Anderson, SC Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and holiday parade fans

Vibe

Festive and lively

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Check the downtown parking map before you go so you know where to leave the car near the Main Street route.
  • Stay downtown after the parade to walk under the 100,000-plus Christmas lights that stretch along Main Street to Linley Park.
  • Dress warmly for standing outside on Main Street in December while more than 100 parade groups pass by.
  • Keep the kids watching for Santa Claus, who makes a special appearance in the parade.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's in the parade?

More than 100 groups take part, including floats, marching bands, dancers and local organizations, and Santa Claus makes an appearance.

Can my group still join the parade?

No. The parade is full and applications are closed, because it has reached its limit of 100 units.

Where can we park?

Downtown Anderson has a parking map showing where to park near Main Street.

Is there anything else to see downtown?

More than 100,000 Christmas lights run along Main Street all the way to Linley Park, and local shops are open for holiday shopping.

Always check the official website for the most current information.

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