78th Annual Gastonia Christmas Parade
Sunday Dec 7, 2025
Location: West Main Avenue, Gastonia, NC 28052 Date and time: Sun, Dec 7, 2025 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM The parade route will start at Chester Street & Main Avenue. It will then travel East along Main Avenue, ending at Broad Street.
Elizabeth Johnson
Date and Time
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST
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Registration Details:
✨ Registration: July 31 – November 30
🚫 No registrations will be accepted after November 30– don’t miss out!
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🎄 Get Ready for the 78th Annual Gastonia Christmas Parade! 🎅
Sunday, December 7, 2025 @ 5pm
We're thrilled to announce that the beloved Gastonia Christmas Parade will return for the 78th year on Sunday, December 7th! It will be here before we know it, and we want you to be part of the magic! Whether you've participated in the past or are brand new, we can't wait to see your smiling faces and festive floats lighting up Main Avenue!
The Gaston County Jaycees will hold a Logistics meeting on Monday, December 1st @ 6:30pm. This will be hybrid - you may attend virtually or in person at the PD Community room. This meeting will cover logistics regarding line up, arrival time, parade route, etc. Parade participants are expected to attend.
Registration Details:
✨ Registration: July 31 – November 30
🚫 No registrations will be accepted after November 30 – don’t miss out!
🎉 Parade Day Info:
The parade begins at 5:00 PM. All entries should arrive and line up between 3:00 PM and 4:45 PM. The route will travel east along Main Avenue, starting at Chester Street and ending at Broad Street. NO LINE UP ENTRY before 3pm. Early Arrivals will be redirected until 3pm.
🌟 Stick Around for the Fun!
After the parade, head over to the Rotary Pavilion for Christmas in the City, presented by City of Gastonia! Enjoy a magical evening with local vendors, festive entertainment, and the always-beautiful tree lighting ceremony immediately following the parade.
✨Marketplace Hours: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
🎄 Tree Lighting: At the end of the parade at the Pavilion
For more details on Christmas in the City, visit:
👉 http://eventeny.com/events/christmas-in-the-city-22225
If you have any questions, please contact Elizabeth Johnson at gastoncojaycees@gmail.com
