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Greer Christmas Parade

Spectators can line the downtown streets to watch a festive holiday parade celebrating holiday memories from vintage classics to modern favorites. The 1.1-mile procession features floats, walking units, mixed entries, and marching bands, along with participating food trucks competing for awards.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Tickets

Parade entry fees: non-commercial entry $75; commercial entry $125; float rental $800; float with sound rental $875.

Hours

2:30 PM.

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Downtown Greer

Accessibility

A Sensory Safe Zone is available by reservation through parade registration.

Going?

Location

Downtown Greer · Greer, SC Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and fans of community holiday parades

Vibe

Festive and community-minded

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Reserve a Sensory Safe Zone spot through the parade registration if anyone in your group needs one, because spots are handled by reservation.
  • Groups planning to rent a float should book early, since floats go first come, first served and some are already rented.
  • Choose your viewing spot along the 1.1-mile route, which runs from Poinsett Street and Memorial Drive to N. Main Street and Cunningham Drive.
  • Post your parade photos tagged Greer Relief with #2026GreerChristmasParade for a chance to win a special Christmas treat.
  • Visit the food trucks along the way, because spectators help pick the People's Choice Food Truck Winner this year.

Special Events & Promotions

  • 2026 theme: Christmas Through the Decades
  • Sensory Safe Zone, by reservation through parade registration
  • Food trucks compete for a People's Choice award
  • Share parade photos tagged Greer Relief with #2026GreerChristmasParade for a chance to win a special Christmas treat
  • Live-streamed on Facebook and posted on YouTube

Links & Contact

Run by Greer Relief and Resources Agency

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's this year's theme?

The 2026 theme is Christmas Through the Decades. Entries cover everything from vintage holiday classics to modern Christmas favorites.

Is there a sensory-friendly viewing option?

Yes. You can reserve a spot in the Sensory Safe Zone through the parade registration link, which opened September 1.

Can I watch if I can't be there in person?

Yes. The parade is live-streamed on Facebook and posted afterward on Greer Relief's YouTube channel.

How can my group be in the parade?

Register as a participant through the parade registration, which also covers volunteer sign-ups. Floats can be rented on a first-come, first-served basis, and you can request a specific float by number.

Are there awards?

Yes, six of them: Best Float, Best Non-Float, Best Mixed Entry, Best Walking Entry, People's Choice Food Truck Winner and People's Choice Parade Entry Winner.

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