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The Asheville Holiday Parade rolls, dances and marches through downtown Asheville on the Saturday before Thanksgiving beginning at 11am. The parade features more than 100 entries including marching bands, dance and cheer squads, youth sports, nonprofits and businesses.
The Asheville Holiday Parade is produced by the Asheville Downtown Association, in partnership with the City of Asheville, and with support from area sponsors.
Parade entries include a little something for everyone with decorated floats, adoptable pets from area rescue organizations, our Honored Veterans float, musical and special performances, and of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus.
The parade’s official performance stop is located at the corner of Biltmore and Patton Avenues, but attendees will find great viewing areas all along Biltmore and Patton Avenues. The parade ends on Patton Avenue at S. French Broad.
Friday night before the parade, the Asheville Downtown Association, in partnership with the North Carolina Arboretum and the City of Asheville, hosts the Downtown Winter Lights Lighting Ceremony at Pack Square Park. Not only do we “flip the switch” to officially kick off the Holiday Season in Downtown Asheville, we offer free photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus as well as caroling and kid’s activities.
The Asheville Holiday Parade rolls, dances and marches through downtown Asheville on the Saturday before Thanksgiving beginning at 11am. The parade features more than 100 entries including marching bands, dance and cheer squads, youth sports, nonprofits and businesses.
The Asheville Holiday Parade is produced by the Asheville Downtown Association, in partnership with the City of Asheville, and with support from area sponsors.
Parade entries include a little something for everyone with decorated floats, adoptable pets from area rescue organizations, our Honored Veterans float, musical and special performances, and of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus.
The parade’s official performance stop is located at the corner of Biltmore and Patton Avenues, but attendees will find great viewing areas all along Biltmore and Patton Avenues. The parade ends on Patton Avenue at S. French Broad.
Friday night before the parade, the Asheville Downtown Association, in partnership with the North Carolina Arboretum and the City of Asheville, hosts the Downtown Winter Lights Lighting Ceremony at Pack Square Park. Not only do we “flip the switch” to officially kick off the Holiday Season in Downtown Asheville, we offer free photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus as well as caroling and kid’s activities.
