Colonial Heights Christmas Parade
Spectators gather along the Boulevard to watch festive community units, marching bands, and floats, including the Santa float. The procession travels south along the corridor from Temple Avenue to Dupuy Avenue as part of a long-standing Tri-Cities holiday tradition.
What to Expect
Annual nighttime holiday parade along the Boulevard.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
City of Colonial Heights
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and local holiday-parade fans
Vibe
Festive and community-minded
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: For-profit groups or businesses: $50; non-profit groups or businesses: $25. These are registration fees.
- Hours: 7:00 p.m.
Tips & Advice
- Plan your drive around the closures, because every lane of the Boulevard from Temple Ave. to Hamilton Ave. shuts down for the parade.
- Get to your spot along the Boulevard early, because the parade starts on time and the roads close before it begins.
- Dress warmly, because this is a nighttime parade in December and you'll be standing outside along the Boulevard.
- If your group wants to march, register soon after registration opens on September 9, using the Christmas Parade option under the Special Events tab.
Special Events & Promotions
- The 2026 parade theme is "A Timeless Christmas: 100 Year Tribute."
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this year's parade theme?
The 2026 theme is "A Timeless Christmas: 100 Year Tribute."
Is it a daytime or nighttime parade?
It's a nighttime parade, run by the City of Colonial Heights. It draws people from all over the Tri-Cities area.
How can my group or business be in the parade?
Register online through the city's program registration. Click the Special Events tab and choose Christmas Parade. Registration opens September 9, and for-profit and non-profit groups pay different fees.
Where do parade units line up?
Staging areas are the Rent-Equip parking lot at 2600 Boulevard, Snead Ave. behind Johnson's Cleaners, the Lakeview Elementary ballfields at 401 Taswell Ave., and the Boulevard intersections at C, D, E, F and Brame Avenues. Volunteers walk the units from staging to Temple Ave.
Which roads close for the parade?
All lanes of the Boulevard close from Temple Ave. to Hamilton Ave. Southbound Boulevard closes from Lakeview Ave. to Temple Ave., and Snead Ave. closes for the evening. Westbound Temple Ave. traffic is detoured north on Snead Ave. to Laurel Parkway.
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