Kick off the holidays and celebrate the season with us at 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.
28th 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
Register Here
2025 Parade Guidelines can be found here.
Parade Route:
The parade begins at the intersection of Church Street N and Lake Concord Road, and continues over two miles along Church Street, Buffalo Avenue, and Union Street, ending at the intersection of Union Street and Corban Avenue. The judges’ stage will be near the intersection of Barbrick Avenue and Union Street.
Parade Awards:
Categories
School Bands - First Place ($1,000), Second Place ($500.00), Third Place ($250.00)
School - First Place ($250.00), Second Place ($150.00), Third Place ($100.00)
Church - First Place ($250.00), Second Place ($150.00), Third Place ($100.00)
Civic Organization - First Place ($250.00), Second Place ($150.00), Third Place ($100.00)