# Christmas parades and tree lightings in Atlanta, 2026

> We found 11 Christmas parades and tree lightings in and around Atlanta with 2026 dates: five parades and six tree lightings and lighting nights, all free to watch. Each one has the date, start time, price and a link to the organizer’s page.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 11 parades and tree lightings with 2026 dates
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## Christmas parades

- **Piedmont Park Lantern Parade & Lighting Celebration** at Piedmont Park, Midtown. When: Sun, Nov 22, 2026. Time: Lantern workshop 3:30pm; parade 5pm. Price: Free. Official page: https://piedmontpark.org/light-up-the-season/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Snellville Christmas Tree Lighting and Lighted Christmas Parade** at Snellville Towne Green, 2342 Oak Rd., Snellville, GA, Snellville. When: Sat, Nov 28, 2026. Time: 5-8pm; tree lighting at 7pm. Price: Free. The 45th tree lighting and the 12th lighted parade, on the same evening. Official page: https://experiencesnellville.com/calendar/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Ugly Sweater Parade & Christmas Tree Lighting** at Marietta Square and Glover Park, Marietta. When: Thu, Dec 3, 2026. Time: 4–8pm; Santa's parade around 5pm. Price: Free. Official page: https://www.mariettaga.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=6019 (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Illuminate Holly Days Parade** at Downtown Kennesaw (lineup at Adams Park), Kennesaw. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: Steps off 6pm. Price: Free. Official page: https://www.kennesaw-ga.gov/kennesaw-event/a-day-with-santa/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Alpharetta Winter Parade** at Downtown Alpharetta, Alpharetta. When: Sat, Dec 12, 2026. Time: 5:30–7pm. Price: Free. Official page: https://www.awesomealpharetta.com/event/alpharetta-winter-parade/ (checked 2026-10-26)

## Tree lightings and lighting nights

- **Holiday Lights at Ellipse Park** at The Ellipse Park at Atlantic Station, Atlantic Station, Midtown Atlanta. When: Thu, Nov 5, 2026. Time: 4–6pm. Price: Free. Official page: https://www.atlanticstation.com/event/holiday-lights-ellipse-park/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Season of Celebration Tree Lighting** at Downtown Alpharetta, in front of City Hall, Alpharetta. When: Sat, Nov 21, 2026. Time: 5–8pm. Price: Free. Official page: https://www.awesomealpharetta.com/event/season-of-celebration/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Gwinnett Glows** at Gas South District, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. When: Sat, Nov 21, 2026. Time: 5–8pm; lantern workshop 4–5:30pm. Price: Free; lantern workshop is $25 per lantern. Official page: https://www.gassouthdistrict.com/events/detail/gwinnett-glows-2026 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **The Lighting of Avalon** at Avalon, Alpharetta. When: Sun, Nov 22, 2026. Time: 2–7:30pm; tree lit at 7pm. Price: Free. Official page: https://www.awesomealpharetta.com/event/the-lighting-of-avalon/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Roswell Christmas Tree Lighting** at Heart of Roswell Park, Roswell. When: Fri, Dec 4, 2026. Time: 6–8pm. Price: Free. Official page: https://www.visitroswellga.com/events/roswells-annual-lighting-of-the-christmas-tree/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Holly Jolly Block Party and Tree Lighting** at The Boardwalk at Town Center, 11362 Lakefield Drive, Johns Creek, GA 30097, Johns Creek. When: Fri, Dec 4, 2026. Time: 6-8pm. Price: Free. Santa visits, local choirs sing and the city lights its 40-foot Christmas tree. Hot cocoa too. Official page: https://johnscreekga.gov/recreation-parks/special-events/holly-jolly-block-party/ (checked 2026-10-30)

## Parades and tree lightings that come back every year

- [Piedmont Park Lantern Parade & Lighting Celebration](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/events/piedmont-park-lantern-parade-and-lighting-celebration/): next dates Nov 22, 2026
- [Marietta Square Christmas Tree Lighting & Santa](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/events/marietta-square-christmas-tree-lighting-and-santa-glover-park/): next dates Dec 3, 2026

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## FAQ

### When is the Christmas parade in Atlanta in 2026?
Piedmont Park Lantern Parade & Lighting Celebration: Sun, Nov 22, 2026, Lantern workshop 3:30pm; parade 5pm (Midtown). Snellville Christmas Tree Lighting and Lighted Christmas Parade: Sat, Nov 28, 2026, 5-8pm; tree lighting at 7pm (Snellville). Ugly Sweater Parade & Christmas Tree Lighting: Thu, Dec 3, 2026, 4–8pm; Santa's parade around 5pm (Marietta). Illuminate Holly Days Parade: Sat, Dec 5, 2026, Steps off 6pm (Kennesaw). Plus one more on this page.

### When is the Christmas tree lighting in Atlanta?
Holiday Lights at Ellipse Park at The Ellipse Park at Atlantic Station: Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 4–6pm. Season of Celebration Tree Lighting at Downtown Alpharetta, in front of City Hall: Sat, Nov 21, 2026, 5–8pm. Gwinnett Glows at Gas South District, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway: Sat, Nov 21, 2026, 5–8pm; lantern workshop 4–5:30pm. The Lighting of Avalon at Avalon: Sun, Nov 22, 2026, 2–7:30pm; tree lit at 7pm.

### Are Christmas parades and tree lightings in Atlanta free?
All of the ones we list are free to watch: Holiday Lights at Ellipse Park, Season of Celebration Tree Lighting, Gwinnett Glows and The Lighting of Avalon. Some charge for extras like Santa photos or rides, and each card says so.

### Which are best for little kids?
Daytime ones are easiest with toddlers: The Lighting of Avalon and Piedmont Park Lantern Parade & Lighting Celebration. Evening ones start after dark and are colder, so bring layers and a blanket for the stroller. Get there early for a curb spot near the start so little ones can see.

### How do you check these parades and tree lightings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every week through early December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).