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Holiday Parade

Date: Sat, Dec 12, 2026

Time: 10 AM - 12 PM

Venue: Downtown, Durham

Price: Free

Category: Community

Kick off the holiday season at the Durham Holiday Parade!Cheer on hometown bands, drill teams, schools, and community groups as they make their way down Main Street at the Durham Holiday Parade. The procession will conclude with a guest appearance from Santa.2026 Holiday ParadeSaturday, December 12, 202610 a.m.Downtown Durham – Main StreetFree EventRain or ShineFloatsBandsMascotsSeating will not be provided. Spectators are encouraged to bring their own chairs and blankets.

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Community · Durham

Holiday Parade

When
Dec 12
Sat, Dec 12, 2026
10 AM - 12 PM
Where
Downtown
Durham, NC
Ages
Check ages with the venue
Price
Free
durhamfreekid friendly

Kick off the holiday season at the Durham Holiday Parade!Cheer on hometown bands, drill teams, schools, and community groups as they make their way down Main Street at the Durham Holiday Parade. The procession will conclude with a guest appearance from Santa.2026 Holiday ParadeSaturday, December 12, 202610 a.m.Downtown Durham – Main StreetFree EventRain or ShineFloatsBandsMascotsSeating will not be provided. Spectators are encouraged to bring their own chairs and blankets.

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Holiday Parade runs Sat, Dec 12, 2026, 10 AM - 12 PM.

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