We found three Christmas parades and tree lightings in and around Augusta with 2026 dates: two parades and one tree lighting or lighting night, one free to watch. Each one has the date, start time, price and a link to the organizer’s page.
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Tree lighting · 5–7 p.m.6DecSunColumbia County Christmas Parade
Parade · Sun6DecSunNorth Augusta Christmas ParadeParade · 3 p.m.Nothing matches that filter yet.
Christmas parades
Start time, price and what to know with little kids, from each organizer’s own page.
Evans · Evans, GA · about 12 miles away
Good to know: Run by the Merchants Association of Columbia County. A lineup is posted on the page closer to the date.
Georgia Ave., downtown North Augusta · North Augusta, SC
Good to know: The Lions Club puts it on, and this year's theme is A Storybook Christmas. Expect floats and music from local schools and community groups.
Tree lightings
Most lightings are short and happen at dusk, often with Santa, music or cocoa.
Calhoun Park, 714 Georgia Ave. · North Augusta, SC
Good to know: A Tuesday-evening lighting at Calhoun Park and the Lookaway Inn, with hot cocoa going around.
More to come.Tree lightings are often announced late. We recheck every week through early December.Email me when one’s addedBefore you go
SpotGet there earlyA curb spot near the start means little ones see everything and you can leave before the end.
WarmDress for standing stillWatching is colder than walking. Bring a blanket for the stroller and an extra layer.
TimingCheck the start timeLighted parades start after dark. Daytime parades are easier for nap schedules.Keep planning
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Columbia County Christmas Parade: Sun, Dec 6, 2026, Sun. Dec. 6; start time and route not posted yet (Evans, GA · about 12 miles away). North Augusta Christmas Parade: Sun, Dec 6, 2026, 3 p.m. (North Augusta, SC).
North Augusta Christmas Tree Lighting at Calhoun Park, 714 Georgia Ave.: Tue, Dec 1, 2026, 5–7 p.m.
One of the three we list are free to watch: Columbia County Christmas Parade. Some charge for extras like Santa photos or rides, and each card says so.
Daytime ones are easiest with toddlers: Columbia County Christmas Parade and North Augusta Christmas Parade. 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.
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.
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