Saturday, December 7, 2024 - 7:00pm
We are excited that the traditional Harrisonburg Holiday Parade is returning on Saturday, December 7, 2024, in downtown Harrisonburg. In collaboration with Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance, the Holiday Parade will be a part of the Winter Wonderfest event.
This year’s parade theme is Illuminate the Night.
Limited spots will be available, entry deadline is Monday, November 11, 2024 unless maximum capacity of 70 units is reached.
[185KB] 2024 Holiday Parade Entry Form
[97KB] 2024 Holiday Parade Rules and Regulations
The parade begins at 7:00pm at the Rockingham County Office Building on Gay St and ends at City Hall.
For the best view of the parade, spectators are encouraged to watch the parade along Main Street from Gay Street to City Hall.
*Bands and walking groups will end at City Hall. Floats and vehicles will loop around to Grattan Street.
Schedule of Events:
7:00pm
The parade begins at 7:00pm at the Rockingham County Office Building on Gay St and ends at City Hall.
Following the parade there will be a tree lighting ceremony in Court Square.
Street Closures: Both lanes of Main Street, from Martin Luther King, Jr. Way to Wolfe Street will be closed along with Court Square, from 8:00am until approximately 11:00pm. Main Street from Wolfe Street to Noll Drive/ Gay Street will be closed from 4:00pm until approximately 11:00pm.
For more information contact Matt Little at 540-433-2474 or Matthew.Little@harrisonburgva.gov.
