Wake Forest Christmas Parade

Since 1947: marching bands, fire trucks, every youth sports team in town, and Santa on the last float. About ninety entries, ninety minutes, and the biggest crowd downtown sees all year.

Schedule

• 1:00 — Street closes
• 2:00 — Parade steps off from Heritage High
• 3:30 — Santa · street reopens by 4

Plan your visit

Curb spots along White Street are claimed by noon. The corner at Owen Avenue has the best view of the bands turning. Dress warmer than you think.