Wilkes-Barre Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting Ceremony
Spectators can watch the holiday parade proceed along South and South Main Streets. The procession culminates at Public Square for the official tree lighting ceremony.
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When
Hours
Road closures: 1:30 pm; participant lineup: 2 pm; parade start: 3 pm.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Wilkes-Barre
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Roads close an hour and a half before the parade starts, so arrive and get parked before the closures begin.
- Groups who want to march should sign up through the Parade Participant Registration form, then be ready for lineup an hour before the parade steps off.
- Watch the parade along South and South Main Streets, then follow it to Public Square for the tree lighting ceremony that ends the event.
- Dress warmly, because you'll be standing outdoors along the route and at Public Square through both the parade and the tree lighting in late November.
Links & Contact
Run by City of Wilkes-Barre
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the event include?
A Christmas parade through downtown that ends at Public Square, where the official tree lighting ceremony takes place.
How can my group join the parade?
Groups sign up through the Parade Participant Registration, a Google Form on the city's site. Participants line up an hour before the parade starts.
Will there be road closures?
Yes. Roads close an hour and a half before the parade starts.
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