Illustration of a holiday parade with a giant present float, a marching band and families waving (Pittsboro Parade)

Pittsboro Parade

The annual Pittsboro Parade showcases decorated floats built by local businesses and community groups. Spectators can enjoy festive costumes, vibrant floats, and twinkling lights.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Hours

Parade begins at 3 pm; floats line up at 1 pm; all others must be in place by 1:45 pm.

Ages

All ages

Going?

Location

Pittsboro, NC Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and community parade fans

Vibe

Festive and community-minded

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Bring your own chairs and blankets, because no seating is provided for spectators along the parade route.
  • If the weather looks bad, check the Town of Pittsboro Facebook page for any cancellation, since a cancelled parade won't be rescheduled.
  • Group leaders entering the parade must collect every participant's signature on the Participant Agreement in advance, as signatures aren't accepted on parade day.
  • Parade entrants should get to Martin Luther King Drive early, because floats line up first and all other entries must be in place well before the start.

Links & Contact

Run by Pittsboro Parks & Recreation

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will there be seating along the route?

No seating is provided, so bring your own chairs and blankets.

What happens if the weather is bad?

If bad weather forces a cancellation, it's announced on the Town of Pittsboro Facebook page. A cancelled parade isn't rescheduled because of the work involved in rerouting major state highways.

What will we see?

Floats built and decorated by local groups and businesses, with fun costumes, twinkling lights and plenty of festive spirit.

How do groups take part in the parade?

Entrants submit a Parade Application together with the Participant Agreement. Group leaders must collect signatures from every participant beforehand, because signatures aren't accepted on parade day. Floats line up first on Martin Luther King Drive, and all other entries must be in place before the parade begins.

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