Fayetteville Rotary Christmas Parade
Spectators can line the downtown route to watch more than 100 festive entries pass by, including marching bands, dance groups, motorcycles, and horses. The procession features a homemade float contest and Christmas-themed performances and music. The holiday celebration culminates with an appearance by Santa Claus.
Sat, Dec 12, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
10 AM.
Neighborhood
Downtown Fayetteville
Tips & Advice
- Keep kids out of the street, because nothing is thrown from floats and walkers hand candy directly to spectators along the route.
- Groups that want to march or ride should apply as soon as applications open in October, because entries are accepted only until the parade is full.
- If you're building a homemade float, send a sketch of the whole float and towing vehicle with your application, and it will be entered in the float contest automatically.
- Businesses and organizations that want to help can sign up as volunteers through the Rotary Christmas Parade's volunteer sign-up.
- Dress for a December morning outdoors, since you'll be watching from downtown streets along Person Street and Hay Street.
Links & Contact
Run by Fayetteville Rotary Club
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Frequently Asked Questions
What will we see in the parade?
More than 100 entries, including marching bands, dance groups, motorcycles, horses and homemade floats, with Santa Claus at the end.
Which way does the parade go?
It starts at Person Street and Liberty Point, goes around the Market House and heads up Hay Street toward Pittman Street.
Do floats throw candy?
No. Nothing is thrown along the route, to keep spectators from stepping into the parade zone. Only walkers hand candy to people watching.
How can my group be in the parade?
Applications open in October and close once the parade is full. Homemade float entries must include a sketch, and they are automatically entered in the homemade float contest.
Can participants dress as Santa?
No. Costumes can be Christmas-themed and family-friendly, but Rotary provides the only Santa.
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