NC Christmas Parades The Weekend

Date:      December 7
NC City:  BOONE
Event:     Annual Downtown Boone Christmas Parade   Join Santa Claus and all your friends and neighbors on King Street in Downtown Boone for the Annual Boone Christmas Parade. 11 AM - 12:30 PM.

Date:      December 7
NC City:  WEAVERVILLE
Event:     Weaverville Christmas Parade    At 1 PM the Annual parade begins at the intersection of North Main Street and Dula Springs Road, travels through downtown Weaverville, and ends at the intersection of South Main and Yost Streets. Join us on Main Street along with local bands, floats, marching units, local dignitaries and of course Santa.

Date:       December 7     
NC City:   BLACK MOUNTAIN  
Event:     Christmas Celebration in Black Mountain    Chamber Open House with Santa from noon - 3 PM. Enjoy light refreshments, see what's new in the Visitor Center and have your picture made with Santa ($10).   Christmas Parade 4 PM downtown.  Circle of Lights at Lake Tomahawk 6 PM (Free event)

Find more holiday and Christmas events on the NC Mountain Events Calendar.

  

NC Holiday Events: Christmas Parades in Marion and West Jefferson

November 17
NC City: WEST JEFFERSON
Event: Annual Holiday Parade 12 PM - 2 PM This annual holiday parade proceeds through downtown West Jefferson, featuring the Ashe County High School band and Santa on an antique fire engine.

Date: November 18
NC City: MARIONEvent: Marion Christmas Parade   3 PM   This Annual event marks the beginning of the Christmas season in historic downtown Marion NC.

Find more NC Holiday events throughout 50+ mountains cities on the NC Mountains Event Calender.

Christmas Event: Tryon Annual Christmas Parade

December 14    Town of Tryon's Annual Christmas Parade -  The Parade begins at 4 PM. Come and join the merriment of the Christmas season with The Town of Tryon's annual Christmas parade. The parade begins at the Methodist Church parking lot and winds its way downtown, thrilling children along the way and ending with a visit to Santa.

Saluda Hometown Christmas Celebration this Weekend

December 9-10    Saluda Hometown Christmas   A Christmas celebration throughout this charming little town. Enjoy live music, holiday refreshments and merchants "open houses". The event ends with a services at the Saluda Presbyterian Church.
Friday evening festivities begin at 6 PM with the city-wide open house. The Christmas tree lighting is at 7 PM in Veterans Park and the Ecumenical Service Saluda Presbyterian Church begins at 8 :30 PM.

Saturday events begin with a Children’s Workshop at Saluda Fire Department from 9:30 AM - 1 PM. At 2 PM the FIRST Saluda Christmas Parade marches down Main Street.

Music Venues from 6 PM - 8 PM:

• Cathy Jackson Realty & Top of the Mornin’
  (across bridge)- Suzuki Players - Strings
• Saluda Community Library - Blue Ridge Flute Ensemble -
  Suzanne Haskell & Friends
• Saluda Police Department - Cass Haskell and Larry Keith - Guitar and Base
• Purple Onion - Robert Seiler - Keyboard
• Heartwood - Montreat Duo - Ben Smith and Karen Entzie - Cello and Violin
• Evening Shade Pottery - Kyle and Cassidy Sorenson - Guitar
• Historic Thompson’s Store & Ward’s Grill - Sonya Monts - Dancer’s Extension
• Saluda Grade - Skeezik - Celtic Ensemble - Alan Dillman and Friends
• M. A. Pace - Joah and Daphne Bickley - Strings
• Somewhere in Time - James Metcalf and the Green River Boys
• Macon Bank - Todd Neel and Friends - Old Time Music
• Joni’s Artisanal Wine & Beer - Frank Beeson - Guitar
• Wildflour Bakery and Café - Cat and Friends - Vocal
• Saluda Inn & Wine Cellar (Greenville St.) - Naughty Pillows - Harmonic Trio
• Christmas Tree Lighting at Veteran’s Park -7:00pm
• Saluda Presbyterian Church - 8:00 - Sophie Young, Grace Lauer, and
  Zoe Parsons - Violin Trio - 8:30 - Ecumenical Service 

Get a link for the Saluda Hometown Christmas and other
Saluda events, lodging and visitor information HERE

Do You Love a Parade? The NC Mountains are full of Christmas Parades this Weekend

December 3    Annual Christmas Parade    The parade begins at 1 p.m. at the intersection of North Main Street and Dula Springs Road, travels through downtown Weaverville, and ends at the intersection of South Main and Yost Streets.  Join us on Main Street along with local bands, floats, marching units, local dignitaries and of course Santa.  Weaverville NC

December 3     Hendersonville Christmas Parade   The annual Hendersonville Christmas Parade travels along Main Street from Five Points to Caswell Street. Enjoy the sights and sounds of bands playing, clowns, floats and of course Santa Claus.  Hendersonville NC

December 3    The Town of Columbus Christmas Parade   Columbus' 2011 Christmas Parade begins at 4 pm. If you are standing anywhere between Park Street and Food Lion on Highway 108/Mills St., you will be able to see the 60 plus units in this parade and welcome Santa Claus!  Columbus NC

December 3      Old Fort Christmas Parade   "Country Christmas" themed parade starting at 4:00 PM.  Davidson's Historic Fort Park is participating this year along with local car clubs and more. Park downtown, visit the local Old Fort Art Show in the Old Fort Depot and Railroad Museum between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm before heading out to enjoy the parade.  Old Fort NC

December 3    Cherokee Christmas Parade   A Christmas procession with special Cherokee flair. Just the thing to get you in the holiday mood. Floats, bands, clowns, and more! Cherokee NC

December 3      Maggie Valley Christmas Parade   Maggie Valley Christmas Parade will start at 6pm at the Ghost Town parking lot and follow Highway 19 to the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. For more information call 828-926-0866   Maggie Valley NC

December 5      Waynesville Christmas Parade   Main Street. 6pm.  Waynesville NC

The Christmas Season begins in the Mountains

It's always magical in the NC mountains, but with the addition of twinkling lights, holiday wrappings, lively parades and even the jolly old man himself, the magic in the mountains is like no other. This weekend many of the mountain cities begin their holiday seasons:

Nov16 - Jan 1   ASHEVILLE    19th Century Carolina Christmas   Celebrate Christmas the old-fashioned way. The Smith-McDowell House Museum's time-line of authentically decorated period rooms showcase the evolution of Christmas celebrations and decorations.

Nov 18   MURPHY   The Murphy Hometown Christmas Celebration begins at 6 PM Friday with a tree lighting ceremony, music and entertainment. Shopping day will be Saturday, November 19th, complete with Santa strolling around town and merchants offering incentives to shoppers such as sales, snacks, etc

Nov 19   WEST JEFFERSON   Annual Holiday Parade   Annual holiday parade through downtown West Jefferson featuring the Ashe County High School band and Santa on an antique fire engine.
19   ASHEVILLE   The 65th Annual Asheville Holiday Parade will be at 11:00 AM. This year’s parade theme —“Days Gone By” — pays respect to the history of the Asheville community and to times past when life was less fast paced, as well as the best memories shared by all of Christmas and other seasonal holidays of the past.

Nov 19   ANDREWS   Andrews Community Tree Lighting   The fun begins at 6 PM - lighted "car-truck", Scooby-Doo Mystery Machine, music by the Andrews High Jazz Band, Christmas carols and Santa.

Nov 20   MARION   Marion Christmas Parade   Annual event marking the beginning of the Christmas season.

Nov 20    WAYNESVILLE   Holiday Open House   A Holiday Tradition on Main Street. Enjoy the sights, scents & sounds as the holiday season begins in our festively decorated shops and galleries. Noon-4pm

Get links and more information on our Event Calender

Asheville's 65th Annual Holiday Parade this Weekend

November 19    The 65th Annual Asheville Holiday Parade will begin at 11:00 AM. This year’s parade theme, Days Gone By”, is a celebration of the history of the Asheville community and its memorable past parade. Revisit  times past when life was less fast paced and relive some of the best memories shared by all of Christmas and other seasonal holidays of the past.
As usual there will be many creative entries - the pervasive spirit of creativity in Asheville is ever present.  The judges’ scoring will be based on creativity, entertainment factors and best use of the parade's theme. Prizes will be awarded in a number of categories.

While you're in downtown Asheville be sure to check out the Holiday window displays by downtown merchants. This year's display competition includes cash prizes and judging will be based on originality and creativity, use of space, use of merchandise and general "wow" factor. Many will also incorporate the "Days Gone By" theme, although it is not required.

Get a link for Asheville's Holiday Parade and other
Asheville NC events, lodging and information HERE.