Kris Kringle Procession
Visitors can watch local organizations, youth clubs, and musical groups march alongside costumed characters through downtown Frederick streets illuminated by thousands of tiny white lights. The procession highlights German heritage figures like Pelsnickle, Weinacht Man, and Krist Kindle alongside modern favorites like Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph. The event concludes in Baker Park with the lighting of the City Tree.
Fri, Dec 11, 2026 All ages Free to attend.
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
6:30 PM.
Neighborhood
Downtown Frederick
Food & Drink
Hot cocoa is provided by Roy Rogers Restaurants.
Parking
The Kris Kringle Procession Google Map shows recommended parking and good places to stand.
Accessibility
Onsite ASL interpreting is provided.
Tips & Advice
- Pick a spot along East Patrick, North Market or West Second Street, where nearly every street on the route glows with thousands of tiny white lights.
- Follow the procession into Baker Park at the end, since the night finishes there with the lighting of the City Tree.
- Check the procession's Google Map before heading downtown to find recommended parking and good places to stand along the route.
- Tell the kids to watch for Pelsnickle and Weinacht Man, who help Kris Kringle judge whether children have been bad or good.
- Dress warmly for an evening outdoors in downtown Frederick, and warm up with the hot cocoa provided by Roy Rogers Restaurants.
Links & Contact
Run by Celebrate Frederick
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Frequently Asked Questions
What route does the procession take?
It starts at the corner of South Carroll and East Patrick streets and runs along East Patrick. It turns right onto North Market Street, then left onto West Second Street, and ends in Baker Park.
Which characters will we see?
Characters from Frederick's German heritage include Pelsnickle and Weinacht Man, who help Kris Kringle judge whether children have been bad or good. Krist Kindle is an angel-like messenger who leaves gifts for good children in small baskets. Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer march too.
Who marches in the procession?
Local organizations, youth clubs and musical groups march alongside the costumed characters.
How does the night end?
The procession ends in Baker Park with the lighting of the City Tree.
Is there anything warm to drink?
Yes. Roy Rogers Restaurants provides hot cocoa.
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