High Point Holiday Festival Parade
Visitors line the sidewalks of downtown High Point to watch a festive community procession travel along Main Street. The event features more than 100 entries, including colorful floats, marching bands, clowns, and beauty queens. The parade concludes with an appearance by Santa Claus to usher in the holiday season.
What to Expect
Annual holiday procession featuring more than 100 festive entries and Santa Claus.
Event Details
Duration
Approximately one and a half hours.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown High Point
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Guilford Merchants Association
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday parade fans
Vibe
Festive and lively
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Begins at 3:00pm.
- Parking: Parking is available at various businesses along the parade route and at downtown parking decks. Disabled persons can view from a reserved area in front of Sheraton Towers at 400 North Main Street.
- Accessibility: A reserved viewing area for disabled persons is available in front of Sheraton Towers at 400 North Main Street.
Tips & Advice
- Bring rain gear or warm layers, because the parade goes ahead rain or shine and there is no rain date.
- Southbound Main Street traffic is rerouted an hour before the parade starts, so arrive and park early to avoid the detour.
- Use the downtown parking decks or the business lots along the route, which are the parking options set aside for parade watchers.
- Disabled guests can head to the reserved viewing area in front of Sheraton Towers at 400 North Main Street for a set-aside spot.
- Plan on about an hour and a half on the curb, since the parade has more than 100 entries, with Santa at the very end.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the parade last?
Plan on about an hour and a half.
Where should I park to watch?
You can park at businesses along the parade route or in the downtown parking decks.
Where's the best spot to watch from?
Anywhere along the route works well. Main Street and its sidewalks are wide, so the view is good all the way along.
Is there a viewing area for disabled guests?
Yes. Disabled guests have a reserved viewing area in front of Sheraton Towers at 400 North Main Street.
What happens if it rains?
There's no rain date. The parade goes ahead rain or shine.
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