Celebrate the 2024 Holiday Season with These Festive Christmas Parades in Virginia
Nov 07, 2024 02:23PM ● By Leigh Anne Van Doren
Celebrate the 2024 Holiday Season with These Festive Christmas Parades in Virginia
Looking to get into the holiday spirit this December? Virginia is home to some of the most charming and festive Christmas parades. From classic holiday themes to unique local traditions, there’s a parade for everyone to enjoy. Here’s a guide to some of the best Christmas parades happening across the region in 2024.
Saturday, December 7
The Greater Manassas Christmas Parade
The Parade theme this year is “ Christmas in Candyland, featuring marching bands, floats and high- flying balloons.
Theme: Christmas in Candyland
Time: 10 am
Location: Downtown Manassas, Manassas
Winter Festival Parade
A Parade of decorated car, floats, and golf carts, leading up to Santa’s grand entrance, After, enjoy hot chocolate, cookie decorating, holiday Crafts, and cozy up by the fire while Christmas music fills the air.
When: 11am
Where: Colonial Beach High School, Colonial Beach
Info: https://colonialbeachevents.com/events/santas-wonderland-and-winter-festival-parade/
Alexandria Scottish Christmas Parade
Dozens of Scottish clans in Colorful Tartans Parade through Old Town, joined by pipe and drum bands, lively terriers and hounds, community groups and more.
When: 11am-1pm
Where: Old Town Alexandria, Alexandria
Spotsylvania Christmas Parade
A Spotsylvania holiday tradition! This year’s theme is “ Christmas at the Movies”.
When: 1pm
Where: Historic Courthouse District, Spotsylvania
Info: https://www.spotsylvania.va.us/2794/Spotsylvanias-Annual-Christmas-Parade
Middleburg Christmas Parade
Get ready for a lively parade down Washington St. filled with floats, clubs, groups, and even some animals.
When: 2pm
Where: Washington Street, Middleburg
Fredericksburg Christmas Parade
A Fredericksburg holiday tradition! This years theme is “ Fredericksburg Toyland”
When: 5:30pm
Where: Downtown Fredericksburg
Info: https://www.fredericksburgva.gov/1876/Christmas-Parade
Sunday December 8, 2024
Culpeper Christmas Parade
The Culpeper Christmas Parade 2024 is presented by Wreaths Across America Group VA 1029. More details to come.
When: 5pm
Where: Main Street, Culpeper
Info: Culpeper Christmas Parade presented by WAA VA 1029 | Facebook
Saturday December 14, 2024
Bowling Green Christmas Parade
Bowling Green’s Annual Holiday “ Christmas Around Town” Festivities featuring music, a Jingle bell hunt, and more activities start at 10 with a Parade at 2pm.
When: 2pm
Where: Main Street, Bowling Green
info : https://www.fredericksburgparent.net/events/301270/bowling-green-christmas-parade-and-jingle-jam
Saturday December 21, 2024
Stafford Christmas Parade
The Parade will feature local groups, businesses, and holiday themed floats. Expect Festive food themed Vendors, entertainment, and lots of holiday cheer. Parade Route TBD.
When: 3pm
Where: Pratt Park- 120 River Road. Fredericksburg, VA, 24405
Info: https://www.fredericksburgparent.net/events/300726/stafford-christmas-parade