# Christmas parades and tree lightings in Greensboro–Winston-Salem, 2026

> We found five Christmas parades and tree lightings in and around Greensboro–Winston-Salem with 2026 dates: four parades and one tree lighting or lighting night, all free to watch. Each one has the date, start time, price and a link to the organizer’s page.

- Last checked: 2026-10-29
- 5 parades and tree lightings with 2026 dates
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## Christmas parades

- **High Point Holiday Festival Parade** at Main Street, starting at Green Drive, Downtown High Point. When: Sun, Nov 22, 2026. Time: 3pm; about 1.5 hours. Price: Free. A Sunday afternoon parade heading north up Main Street. It runs about an hour and a half, so bring chairs. Official page: https://www.highpointparade.com/ (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Downtown Greensboro Holiday Parade** at Downtown Greensboro, Downtown Greensboro. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: Noon. Price: Free. A noon parade the day after the Festival of Lights, which makes it an easy one for little kids who can't do a night parade. Official page: https://www.downtowngreensboro.org/events/downtown-in-december (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Winston-Salem Ambassadors Holiday Parade** at Downtown Winston-Salem, Downtown Winston-Salem. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: 5pm. Price: Free. Winston-Salem's holiday parade, run by the Ambassadors since they took it over from the Jaycees. Official page: https://wsambassadors.org/wsparade/ (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Kernersville Christmas Parade** at Downtown Kernersville, 136 East Mountain Street, Kernersville. When: Sun, Dec 6, 2026. Time: 2:30–4:30pm. Price: Free. A Sunday afternoon parade through downtown Kernersville, put on by the Kernersville Chamber of Commerce. Official page: https://www.kernersvillenc.com/events/kernersville-christmas-parade-2026 (checked 2026-10-29)

## Tree lightings and lighting nights

- **Festival of Lights and Merry Marketplace** at LeBauer Park, 208 North Davie Street, Downtown Greensboro. When: Fri, Dec 4, 2026. Time: 5:30–9:30pm. Price: Free. Downtown Greensboro's big holiday night, with a makers market in LeBauer Park, food and family activities, and the community tree lighting in Center City Park. Official page: https://www.downtowngreensboro.org/do/festival-of-lights-merry-marketplace (checked 2026-10-29)

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## FAQ

### When is the Christmas parade in Greensboro–Winston-Salem in 2026?
High Point Holiday Festival Parade: Sun, Nov 22, 2026, 3pm; about 1.5 hours (Downtown High Point). Downtown Greensboro Holiday Parade: Sat, Dec 5, 2026, Noon (Downtown Greensboro). Winston-Salem Ambassadors Holiday Parade: Sat, Dec 5, 2026, 5pm (Downtown Winston-Salem). Kernersville Christmas Parade: Sun, Dec 6, 2026, 2:30–4:30pm (Kernersville).

### When is the Christmas tree lighting in Greensboro–Winston-Salem?
Festival of Lights and Merry Marketplace at LeBauer Park, 208 North Davie Street: Fri, Dec 4, 2026, 5:30–9:30pm.

### Are Christmas parades and tree lightings in Greensboro–Winston-Salem free?
All of the ones we list are free to watch: High Point Holiday Festival Parade, Festival of Lights and Merry Marketplace, Downtown Greensboro Holiday Parade and Winston-Salem Ambassadors Holiday Parade. 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: High Point Holiday Festival Parade, Downtown Greensboro Holiday Parade and Kernersville 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.

### 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 29, 2026, and we recheck them every week through early December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).