# Christmas parades and tree lightings in Syracuse, 2026

> We found three Christmas parades and tree lightings in and around Syracuse with 2026 dates: two 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: 2026-10-30
- 3 parades and tree lightings with 2026 dates
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## Christmas parades

- **Baldwinsville Parade of Lights** at Starts at Smokey Hollow Plaza, Baldwinsville, about 15 miles northwest. When: Sat, Nov 28, 2026. Time: 5:30pm; Santa and the tree lighting right after. Price: Free. After-party at the Baldwinsville Library with Santa and the community band. Official page: https://www.baldwinsville.org/category/uncategorized/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Auburn Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting** at Genesee St., from Fulton St. west to the Cayuga County Courthouse, Auburn, about 25 miles west. When: Sat, Nov 28, 2026. Time: Parade 4pm; tree lighting 5pm at the State Street Event Plaza. Price: Free. Official page: https://www.auburnny.gov/1365/Auburn-Holiday-Parade (checked 2026-10-30)

## Tree lightings and lighting nights

- **Syracuse Tree Lighting in Clinton Square** at Clinton Square, Downtown Syracuse. When: Fri, Nov 27, 2026. Price: Free. The city's annual tree lighting. The Erie Canal Museum's Gingerbread Gallery opening runs 4-6pm the same evening, a short walk away. Official page: https://www.downtownsyracuse.com/signature-events/experience-downtown-holidays (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### When is the Christmas parade in Syracuse in 2026?
Baldwinsville Parade of Lights: Sat, Nov 28, 2026, 5:30pm; Santa and the tree lighting right after (Baldwinsville, about 15 miles northwest). Auburn Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting: Sat, Nov 28, 2026, Parade 4pm; tree lighting 5pm at the State Street Event Plaza (Auburn, about 25 miles west).

### When is the Christmas tree lighting in Syracuse?
Syracuse Tree Lighting in Clinton Square at Clinton Square: Fri, Nov 27, 2026.

### Are Christmas parades and tree lightings in Syracuse free?
All of the ones we list are free to watch: Syracuse Tree Lighting in Clinton Square, Baldwinsville Parade of Lights and Auburn Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting. 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: Syracuse Tree Lighting in Clinton Square. 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/).