Date: Sat, Dec 12, 2026
Time: See event details
Venue: Main Street, Downtown Durham, Durham
Price: Free
Category: Community
Free 10am parade of floats, bands and mascots ending with Santa; bring chairs.
Community · Durham
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Durham Holiday Parade runs Sat, Dec 12, 2026, See event details.
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