Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade

Holiday traditions return to Downtown Concord with the 28th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, November 21 from 6-8:30 p.m., and the 97th Concord Christmas Parade on Saturday, November 22 beginning at 2:30 p.m.

These family-friendly events are free to the public and feature children’s activities, live music, and fireworks.

27th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony,
Friday, November 21, 6-8:30 p.m.

The annual tree lighting ceremony will take place in Downtown Concord. There will be food trucks, a kids’ zone , Santa and Mrs. Claus, and fireworks to end the celebration.

97th concord christmas parade
saturday, November 22 at 2:30 p.m.

The annual Concord Christmas Parade is one of the oldest and continuously running Christmas parades in North Carolina!

Parade Entries, Guidelines, and Awards

Stay tuned - registration for the Concord Christmas Parade will open soon!

2025 Parade Guidelines can be found here.