Date: Sat, Nov 21, 2026
Time: See event details
Venue: Hillsborough Street to Fayetteville Street, Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh
Price: Free
Category: Community
Giant balloons, marching bands and Santa; 9:30am start suits young kids' schedules.
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