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79th Annual Gastonia Christmas Parade

December 6, 2026 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM (EST)

Description

🎄 Get Ready for the 79th Annual Gastonia Christmas Parade! 🎅 Sunday, December 6th, 2026 @ 4:30pm (Setup at 3:00pm) We're thrilled to announce that the beloved Gastonia Christmas Parade will return for the 79th year on Sunday, December 6th! 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, November 30th @ 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: September 15th – November 26th 🚫 No registrations will be accepted after November 26th – don’t miss out! 🎉 Parade Day Info: The parade begins at 4:30 PM. All entries should arrive and line up between 3:00 PM and 4:30 PM at a street designated for your group. 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 the City of Gastonia and Keep Gastonia Beautiful! 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: 👉 https://www.eventeny.com/events/christmas-in-the-city-32979/ If you have any questions about the parade, please contact Alex Cabral at operations.gastoncojaycees@gmail.com

Time

Location: West Main Avenue, Gastonia, NC 28052 Date and time: Sun, Dec 6, 2026 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM (setup begins at 3pm)

Location

The parade route will start at Chester Street & Main Avenue. It will then travel East along Main Avenue, ending at Broad Street.
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Gaston County Jaycees
Details: Alex Cabral operations.gastoncojaycees@gmail.com
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