Illustration of a marching band in red coats leading a night parade of lit floats along a main street (Chapel Hill-Carrboro Community Holiday Parade)

Chapel Hill-Carrboro Community Holiday Parade

Spectators can stake out a curbside spot to watch local community groups and businesses parade through the streets. Participants walk, dance, bike, and scoot along the route. Afterward, visitors can spend time exploring the surrounding downtown shops and restaurants.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Tickets

Free; open to all.

Hours

10:00 am–11:30 am; parade begins at 10 AM.

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Downtown Chapel Hill & Carrboro

Going?

Location

Downtown Chapel Hill & Carrboro · 140 West Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and community-minded visitors

Vibe

Festive and community-focused

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Arrive early to stake out a curbside spot along the route through Chapel Hill and Carrboro before the parade gets underway.
  • Plan to stay after the parade to explore the restaurants and shops in downtown Chapel Hill and Carrboro.
  • Choose your viewing spot with the new route in mind: it starts on West Franklin Street in Chapel Hill and finishes at Carrboro Town Hall.
  • Community groups and local businesses that want to walk, dance, bike or scoot in the parade should send in their application by October 26.

Special Events & Promotions

  • New this year: the route begins in Chapel Hill and ends in Carrboro.

Links & Contact

Run by Chapel Hill Community Arts & Culture

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Frequently Asked Questions

What will we see?

Community groups and local businesses walk, dance, bike and scoot their way through Chapel Hill and Carrboro.

Who is the parade for?

Everyone. The parade is open to all.

What's different this year?

This year the route starts at 140 West Franklin Street in Chapel Hill and ends at Carrboro Town Hall.

What is there to do after the parade?

Stay and explore the restaurants and shops in downtown Chapel Hill and Carrboro.

How can my group or business take part?

Applications are open to local community groups and businesses. Apply by October 26. The more festive your entry, the better.

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