Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade

Holiday traditions return to Downtown Concord with the 27th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, November 22 from 6-8:30 p.m., and the 96th Concord Christmas Parade on Saturday, November 23 beginning at 2:30 p.m.

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

27th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony,
Friday, November 22, 6-8:30 p.m.

Tree Lighting and Parade Photos Courtesy of Michael A. Anderson Photography

96th concord christmas parade
saturday, November 23 at 2:30 p.m.

Tree Lighting and Parade Photos Courtesy of Michael A. Anderson Photography

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

Parade Entries, Guidelines, and Awards

Parade Entries:  Registration will open soon! Thank you to all of the community organizations, churches, schools, businesses, and all other groups who are interested in joining us for our 96th annual parade.